All persons registering on the Big Dog Web Site must agree to the following terms gefore being permitted to register as a Big Dog. For the purposes of this agreement, Big Dog Endurance Cycling Services refer to specific services provided by the Big Dogs web site (www.big-dogs.org). These services are the mileage logging application and the ride calendar and scheduling utility and similar related tools. We provide the mileage logger as a means for cyclists to calculate, display and compare their riding logs. Although we feel that the computations that are used to calculate the statistics on this site are reliable, a we do not guarantee the veracity of all statistics displayed. Users enter their own mileage and we cannot verify the accuracy of all entries. The scheduling utility and calendar are available to all registered users. This service is provided as a means for cyclists to schedule rides. We do not review the routes scheduled, nor do we vouch for the safety of those routes. It is up to the rider to determine what is within their ability and make decisions regarding participation using their best judgement. We cannot guarantee that all scheduled rides will, in fact, be held. By agreeing to these terms the user releases Big Dogs Endurance Cycling; all officers, agents, representatives and their successors; ride organizers and participants; persons involved in the scheduling of rides and in the design and programming of the Big Dogs web site, and users of the Big Dogs web site, from all responsibility for any personal injury, damaged equipment, or loss or theft, that might take place on any ride or event listed in the Big Dogs online Calendar or otherwise promoted in any way by Big Dogs Endurance Cycling. The user acknowledges that cycling entails certain risks and hazards, almost none of which arise from the organization of the cycling events. The user is aware of traffic laws governing bicycles and agrees to abide by them and demonstrate a concern for the safety of them self and others while participating in the Century Challenge, Mileage Mania and other events that may be listed on the Big Dogs web site. The user agrees to abide by all rules established by ride organizers for all events posted on the Big Dogs site including the Century Challenge and Mileage Mania. The user is over 18 years of age. Online registration is not allowed for riders under the age of 18.