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Olin Cycling Experiences

Participation Agreement, Release of Liability and Waiver, and Grant of Rights

Tour de France 2026 — July 21–26

Effective date
1 May 2026
Updated
June 2026

PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. BY COMPLETING THE ELECTRONIC CONSENT PROCESS ON OLIN.BIKE, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER, AND GRANT OF RIGHTS. YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE THE LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT FOR YOURSELF AND ANY MINOR CHILDREN THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND THAT YOU ALLOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXPERIENCE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ADVISED NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXPERIENCE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXPERIENCE SAFELY. YOU CONFIRM THAT ALL REPRESENTATIONS THAT YOU HAVE MADE TO THE COMPANY ARE ACCURATE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE ENTERING INTO THE AGREEMENT FREELY AND WITHOUT DISTRESS.

1.Parties to This Agreement

This Participant Agreement, Release of Liability and Waiver and Grant of Rights ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Olin Cycling Experiences LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company ("Company"), and the individual identified in the booking confirmation ("Participant") on behalf of the Participant and any minor children that the Participant is responsible for and that participate in the Tour de France 2026 guided cycling experience operated by the Company, scheduled for July 21, 2026 to July 26, 2026, in the French Alps (the "Experience").

2.Description of Experience and Inherent Risks

The Experience includes, without limitation, the following: guided road cycling on mountainous public roads in France; proximity to and observation of a professional bicycle race (Tour de France), including race routes controlled by French authorities; stays in a private chalet in Oz, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France; van transport between Lyon and the chalet; and participation in group activities led by Olin guides. Participant expressly acknowledges that cycling, particularly road cycling in mountainous terrain and in proximity to a professional bicycle race, involves inherent and significant risks including but not limited to:

  • 2.1.Falls, collisions with other cyclists, vehicles, animals, or spectators
  • 2.2.Mechanical failure of bicycles or support equipment
  • 2.3.Extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, lightning, and high-altitude effects
  • 2.4.Physical exhaustion, dehydration, and altitude-related illness
  • 2.5.Road hazards including gravel, potholes, debris, and unpaved sections
  • 2.6.Actions of third parties including race officials, spectators, and other road users
  • 2.7.Emergency evacuation from remote mountain locations
  • 2.8.Risk of serious bodily injury, permanent disability, or death

3.Ability and Authority to Enter into this Agreement

Participant confirms they are over 18 years of age and have the mental capacity to enter into this Agreement. Participant confirms that they have the authority to enter into this Agreement on behalf of themselves and any minors that they are legally responsible for.

4.Recommendation for Physical Evaluation

The Experience is a strenuous physical activity at high altitude. The Company strongly recommends that all Participants undergo a physical examination by a medical professional to obtain the opinion of a medical professional that the Participant, and any minors that Participant allows to participate in the Experience, are in adequate mental and physical condition to participate in the Experience and that there are no known pre-existing medical conditions that would make it unsafe to participate in the Experience.

5.Voluntary Assumption of Risk

Participant freely, voluntarily, and knowingly assumes all risks associated with participation in the Experience, including those risks identified in Section 2 above and all other risks inherent in the activity, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, for the Participant and any minor children that Participant is allowing to participate in the Experience.

6.Release of Liability

IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPANT HEREBY RELEASES, DISCHARGES, AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE Olin Cycling Experiences LLC, its members, managers, employees, independent contractors, agents, guides, chalet property owners and operators, transportation providers, and all associated parties (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, losses, actions, and liability of any kind, including claims for personal injury, death, property damage, or other harm sustained during or arising from participation in the Experience by Participant or any minor children that Participant allows to join in the Experience, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the release shall include injuries and damages caused by the negligence and or breach of warranty, express or implied, on the part of any of the Released Parties. This release is binding upon Participant's heirs, executors, personal representatives, administrators, and assigns.

7.Indemnification

Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, costs, expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, and liability arising from or related to:

  • (a)Participant's breach of this Agreement;
  • (b)Participant's violation of any applicable law or regulation during the Experience;
  • (c)any injury or damage caused by the act or omission of Participant or Participant's minor; or
  • (d)any claim brought by a third party arising from the conduct of Participant or Participant's minor during the Experience.

8.Medical Authorization and Health Disclosure

Participant authorizes the Company, its employees, contractors, and agents to seek and consent to emergency medical treatment on behalf of Participant or Participant's minor in the event that Participant is hurt and may require medical attention in the sole discretion of the Company, or its employees, contractors or agents. Participant acknowledges that any costs arising from emergency medical treatment, transportation, evacuation, or hospitalization are Participant's sole financial responsibility. Participant agrees to disclose to the Company, prior to departure, all relevant medical conditions, allergies, and medications that could affect the participation of Participant or any minor children that Participant allows to participate in the Experience.

9.Travel Insurance

Participant warrants to Company that Participant has obtained or will obtain prior to the Experience and will keep in good standing for the entirety of the Experience, valid travel insurance covering cycling activities in France including emergency medical evacuation coverage for Participant and any minor children that Participant allows to participate in the Experience. Participant will provide proof of travel insurance to the Company upon request.

10.Code of Conduct and Safety Priority

Participant agrees to follow all safety instructions issued by the Company at all times, including instructions regarding speed, road positioning, group formation, and proximity to the professional race route. Participant agrees to obey French traffic law, the Highway Code (Code de la route), and the directions of race marshals, gendarmerie, and race officials at all times. The Company reserves the right to remove any Participant from a ride or from the Experience for behavior that, in the Company's sole discretion, could unreasonably endanger that Participant, other participants, or members of the public. Any Participant removed under this section shall not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid.

11.Equipment

The Company requires that all individuals participating in the Experience use a certified cycling helmet at all times on all guided rides. Any individual without a certified helmet will not be permitted to ride. Helmets are available upon request at no additional charge. Participants renting a carbon bike from the Company agree to handle the bicycle with reasonable care and to report any damage, mechanical issues, or unusual wear promptly to Company staff. Damage beyond normal wear and tear will be charged to Participant at the documented repair cost. A valid payment method must be held on file for the rental period. Participants using their own bicycles represent that their bicycle is in safe mechanical condition and appropriate for mountain road cycling. The Company's mechanic support is provided as a courtesy and does not constitute a representation by the Company that a bicycle is safe to operate or appropriate to use during the Experience. The Company reserves the right to remove any Participant from a ride if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that the bicycle or any required safety equipment are not appropriate, for any reason, to use on the Experience. Any Participant removed under this section shall not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid.

12.Pricing and Payment

The price for each individual participating in the Experience is $3,490. A deposit of $1,700 is due at booking. The balance of $1,790 is due no later than 30 days before the start of the Experience. The price for each founding member (an individual who received an original invitation) is $2,990. A deposit of $1,300 is due at booking. The balance of $1,690 is due no later than 30 days before the start of the Experience. All prices are in US dollars.

13.Cancellation, Refund, and Transfer Policy

13.1. Cancellation by Participant

A Participant will receive a refund of amounts paid in the following amounts based upon the date that the Company receives the notice of cancellation:

  • 13.1.1.If cancellation is made within twenty-four (24) hours of booking, 100% refund of all amounts paid.
  • 13.1.2.If cancellation is more than 24 hours from the date of booking and more than 90 days before the start of the Experience, 100% of the deposit.
  • 13.1.3.If the cancellation is less than 90 days before the start of the Experience but more than 60 days, 50% of all amounts paid.
  • 13.1.4.If the cancellation is less than 60 days before the start of the Experience but more than 30 days, 25% refund of all amounts paid; or, a full credit toward the Olin TDF 2027 experience, at Participant's election.
  • 13.1.5.If the cancellation is less than 30 days before the start of the Experience, all funds received by the Company are non-refundable.
  • 13.1.6.Participant's confirmed place is transferable to a nominated substitute rider, subject to the Company's approval. A $150 (USD) administrative fee applies to all transfers.

13.2. Cancellation by the Company

The Company reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, shorten, modify, or materially alter the Experience, in whole or in part, at any time in the Company's sole discretion. If the Company cancels the Experience, the Company shall refund to Participant the amounts paid by Participant to the Company for the Experience, less any deposits, payments, charges, or other amounts previously paid or irrevocably committed by the Company to third parties in connection with the Experience that are non-refundable or non-recoverable, including without limitation amounts paid for lodging, transportation, vehicle rental, guides, event access, meals, equipment, or other travel or operational arrangements. Participant acknowledges and agrees that any such third-party amounts are not within the Company's control and shall not be refundable by the Company to the extent they are not actually refunded or credited to the Company. The Company shall have no liability for any additional losses, costs, or expenses incurred by Participant arising out of or related to such cancellation, rescheduling, shortening, modification, or material alteration of the Experience.

14.Photography, Video, and Media Consent

The Company may capture photographs, video or other content created during the Experience (collectively, "Content") for its internal business purposes. The Company shall obtain the explicit opt-in consent for any Content in which Participant, or Participant's minor child, is individually identifiable prior to using the Content for promotional, editorial, or social media purposes. Incidental appearances in group images where Participant, or Participant's minor child, as applicable, are not the primary subject does not require the separate consent of Participant. Participant may at any time request removal of Content in which Participant, or Participant's minor children are individually identifiable from Company's published channels by contacting info@olin.bike. Company will evaluate within seven (7) business days of receiving the request. Subject to the foregoing, Participant acknowledges that the copyrights to Content are owned by the Company. Participant agrees that the Company has the right to make modifications, derivative works, composites, and variations of the Content.

15.Privacy and Data Protection

The Company collects and processes the following personal data: name, email address, phone number, emergency contact information, dietary requirements, medical disclosures, and payment information.

15.1. Purpose and Legal Basis. Data is collected and processed solely for the purpose of delivering the booked experience and complying with applicable legal obligations. The lawful basis for processing is contractual necessity and, where applicable, legal obligation.

15.2. Retention. Personal data is retained for the duration of the Experience plus seven (7) years for tax, insurance, and liability record-keeping purposes, after which it is securely deleted.

15.3. Disclosure. Data is not sold or disclosed to third parties except: (a) the chalet operator, transportation provider, and bicycle rental supplier, where strictly necessary to deliver the Experience; (b) Stripe, Inc. for payment processing; and (c) emergency medical or law enforcement authorities in the event of an incident.

15.4. Participant Rights. Participants resident in the European Union, United Kingdom, California, or other jurisdictions with applicable data protection laws retain all rights under those laws, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal data. Requests may be sent to info@olin.bike.

16.Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Participant and the Company irrevocably consent to the exclusive venue of the state and federal courts located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, for the resolution of any dispute arising under or related to this Agreement. Participant waives any objection that the venue is an inconvenient forum for any such proceeding. Nothing in this Agreement limits any mandatory consumer protection rights Participant may hold under the law of their country of residence, including applicable French consumer protection statutes for activities conducted in France.

17.Waiver of Jury Trial

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PARTICIPANT AND THE COMPANY EACH KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING, OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE EXPERIENCE, OR THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS WAIVER IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO THE COMPANY'S PERMITTING PARTICIPANT AND ANY MINOR CHILD OF PARTICIPANT TO TAKE PART IN THE EXPERIENCE.

18.Limitation of Liability; Waiver of Consequential Damages

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY OR ANY OF THE RELEASED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, COST OF SUBSTITUTE TRAVEL OR LODGING, OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR INTANGIBLE LOSS, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE EXPERIENCE, OR THE CANCELLATION, INTERRUPTION, RESCHEDULING, OR MODIFICATION OF THE EXPERIENCE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STATUTE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY AND THE RELEASED PARTIES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT, THE EXPERIENCE, OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXPERIENCE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNTS ACTUALLY PAID BY PARTICIPANT TO THE COMPANY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FAILURE OF ANY EXCLUSIVE OR LIMITED REMEDY AND SHALL APPLY TO ALL CLAIMS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SUCH LIMITATION IS PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

19.Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible, without affecting the enforceability of the remaining provisions. This Agreement, together with the booking confirmation and any attachments incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings, whether written or oral.

20.No Waiver

The Company's failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement at any time does not constitute a waiver of that provision or of the Company's right to enforce it in the future.

21.Supervision of Minor Children

Participant agrees to supervise any minors that Participant allows to join in the Experience at all times during the Experience and accepts personal responsibility for the minor's conduct, compliance with guide instructions, and adherence to all safety requirements.

22.Parental Consent and Acknowledgment

This section applies when an individual under 18 years of age at the time of participation is allowed by the Participant to participate in the Experience. The Participant represents and warrants that they have full legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the minor, and that they have read this Agreement in its entirety on the minor's behalf. The Participant acknowledges that they are voluntarily choosing to enroll the minor Participant in the Experience, that they have assessed the minor's physical fitness and maturity for participation, and that they assume all risks described in Section 2 on behalf of themselves and the minor Participant. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Participant, on behalf of themselves and their heirs, releases the Released Parties from all claims arising from the minor Participant's participation, including but not limited to Participant's own claims for medical expenses, loss of services, and emotional distress for the minor.