By coming on our bike ride, you're agreeing to the following terms and conditions...
1. Liability
Save in the event of any negligent act or omission on the part of the person or entity concerned, none of the Thighs of Steel organisers or core team members shall be liable to any cyclist for death or personal injury, damage to property or other loss or damage of any nature whatsoever suffered by any cyclist, whether arising from participation in the event or otherwise.
2. Cycling Is Risky
You (the cyclist) acknowledge that participating in this cycle event is a potentially dangerous activity and elect voluntarily to take part and assume all risks of loss, damages, injury or death that may be sustained.
The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, Thighs of Steel organisers and core team volunteers.
You are aware that this ride is being held on public roads and shared paths, and that Thighs of Steel cannot be held responsible for actions, accidents or incidents caused by other road or path users.
3. Personal Safety
You have read the event information and understand that ultimate responsibility for your preparation and personal safety lies with you.
You agree to remove yourself from participation if you sense any unusual hazard or unsafe condition, or if you feel unable or unfit to safely continue for any reason.
You hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during the event.
You agree to carry medical supplies required for treating any medical conditions specific to you and to declare those medical conditions during the sign-up process.
4. Covid & Other Things
If you become aware that you have been infected with the Covid-19 virus, you promise to follow the current government guidance on self-isolation and inform Thighs of Steel organisers and/or core team members.
You acknowledge that this trip will be run according to the legal guidelines of whatever country we are travelling through.
You take full responsibility for ensuring that you are legally allowed to enter the various countries that we will be travelling through, including, but not limited to, your Covid-19 vaccination status.
You accept that:
5. If Bad Things Happen
You agree that Thighs of Steel organisers and core team members can accept no liability for any theft or loss of personal possessions during the event, including, but not limited to, your bike.
Cycling and adventuring - especially in an unfamiliar country - is actually pretty dangerous. Lots of bad things can happen. Some of these bad things can be expensive.
To prevent you from ending up in a paupers prison for the rest of your days, we recommend that you purchase appropriate travel insurance.
Things you might want to insure include:
You can read more about travel and bike insurance on the thighs blog.
6. Our Right To Cancel :((
Thighs of Steel reserves the right to change any or all arrangements concerning the Glasgow to Athens event without notice. If we do this, we will refund 100% of your payment(s).
The Glasgow to Athens event will not take place if there are fewer than 86 participants. Sad face.
This is going to sound pretty harsh, but if you have not paid at least two thirds of your ticket price by May 14 2023 and the full balance 30 days before you join us on the ride, then Thighs of Steel reserve the right to cancel your place on the ride and offer it to someone else.
Yeesh! Please don't worry - that clause is only there because we had one little problem in 2022. We'll give you plenty of notice if this is even remotely likely to happen and do whatever we can to find a payment plan that suits you.
7. Refunds For Any Reason
Our refund policy is pretty simple and applies for absolutely any reason you might have to cancel, from getting cold feet to getting an actual cold.
You will need to send an email to [email protected] confirming that you are withdrawing from the event.
The amount that we can refund varies depending on how much notice you give us.
Furthermore, if you cancel after 14 May, then we will still expect you to fundraise. If you can’t fundraise for any reason, talk to us and let us know why. We’re not going to set the dogs on you!
If you are thinking of cancelling for any reason, please get in touch with us as early as possible. We desperately want to support you on this adventure and we might be able to help!
If you have chosen to pay the entry fee in instalments, then the refund amounts above refer to the FULL entry fee.
For example:
We will send the money back to the account linked to the card that you paid with. If your card has expired, the payment will still be transferred to your account by your bank.
If there are any problems, then you’ll be responsible for bullying your bank to get the money to your account. If the account itself is closed, then you need to let us know when you request the refund.
All fees and charges for issuing refunds are charged to the recipient and will be deducted from the refund amount due. For a refund of £410, this is around £6. (In reality, we usually take the hit on this one. But just in case something weird happens...)
8. We Take Photos
You acknowledge that images may be captured during the event using film photography, digital photography, video or other media and may be used on social media websites, promotional leaflets, newsletters and other publicity materials.
These images may also be provided to the media for publication in local or national newspapers or magazines.
If you don't want your image used for these purposes, then please make this clear to the whole group at the beginning of the week. Thighs of Steel can't be held responsible for images published by other participants or third parties.
9. Declaration 👍
You understand what Thighs of Steel is all about and hereby declare that you are made of the right stuff to be a Steely Thighed Cyclist.
Terms & Conditions Updated: 15 February 2023
1. Liability
Save in the event of any negligent act or omission on the part of the person or entity concerned, none of the Thighs of Steel organisers or core team members shall be liable to any cyclist for death or personal injury, damage to property or other loss or damage of any nature whatsoever suffered by any cyclist, whether arising from participation in the event or otherwise.
2. Cycling Is Risky
You (the cyclist) acknowledge that participating in this cycle event is a potentially dangerous activity and elect voluntarily to take part and assume all risks of loss, damages, injury or death that may be sustained.
The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, Thighs of Steel organisers and core team volunteers.
You are aware that this ride is being held on public roads and shared paths, and that Thighs of Steel cannot be held responsible for actions, accidents or incidents caused by other road or path users.
3. Personal Safety
You have read the event information and understand that ultimate responsibility for your preparation and personal safety lies with you.
You agree to remove yourself from participation if you sense any unusual hazard or unsafe condition, or if you feel unable or unfit to safely continue for any reason.
You hereby consent to receive medical treatment which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness during the event.
You agree to carry medical supplies required for treating any medical conditions specific to you and to declare those medical conditions during the sign-up process.
4. Covid & Other Things
If you become aware that you have been infected with the Covid-19 virus, you promise to follow the current government guidance on self-isolation and inform Thighs of Steel organisers and/or core team members.
You acknowledge that this trip will be run according to the legal guidelines of whatever country we are travelling through.
You take full responsibility for ensuring that you are legally allowed to enter the various countries that we will be travelling through, including, but not limited to, your Covid-19 vaccination status.
You accept that:
- You may be asked to take appropriate preventative measures, such as taking a Covid test in the days before joining the ride or using hand sanitiser to minimise infection during the ride
- Thighs of Steel will take appropriate preventative and (if needed) reactive action to minimise the risk of Covid infection among the group
- If Thighs of Steel decide that the ride needs to be cancelled for any reason (before departure or mid-ride), you will be offered a refund for the proportion of your trip that has been cancelled
5. If Bad Things Happen
You agree that Thighs of Steel organisers and core team members can accept no liability for any theft or loss of personal possessions during the event, including, but not limited to, your bike.
Cycling and adventuring - especially in an unfamiliar country - is actually pretty dangerous. Lots of bad things can happen. Some of these bad things can be expensive.
To prevent you from ending up in a paupers prison for the rest of your days, we recommend that you purchase appropriate travel insurance.
Things you might want to insure include:
- You and your health
- Your beloved bike and other possessions
- Trip cancellation. Although Thighs of Steel will offer you a full refund if we have to cancel the ride, insurance that covers trip cancellation means you could also get back the money that you've already spent on things like travel tickets.
You can read more about travel and bike insurance on the thighs blog.
6. Our Right To Cancel :((
Thighs of Steel reserves the right to change any or all arrangements concerning the Glasgow to Athens event without notice. If we do this, we will refund 100% of your payment(s).
The Glasgow to Athens event will not take place if there are fewer than 86 participants. Sad face.
This is going to sound pretty harsh, but if you have not paid at least two thirds of your ticket price by May 14 2023 and the full balance 30 days before you join us on the ride, then Thighs of Steel reserve the right to cancel your place on the ride and offer it to someone else.
Yeesh! Please don't worry - that clause is only there because we had one little problem in 2022. We'll give you plenty of notice if this is even remotely likely to happen and do whatever we can to find a payment plan that suits you.
7. Refunds For Any Reason
Our refund policy is pretty simple and applies for absolutely any reason you might have to cancel, from getting cold feet to getting an actual cold.
You will need to send an email to [email protected] confirming that you are withdrawing from the event.
The amount that we can refund varies depending on how much notice you give us.
- Up to (and including) 14 days after you sign up: You are entitled to a FULL REFUND
- More than 14 days after signing up AND still before May 14 2023: You are entitled to a 50% REFUND
- After May 14 2023: You are entitled to NO REFUND :( Sorry! We run this project on a shoestring and such late notice means that it's unlikely we'll be able to find a replacement cyclist to cover the costs we've already incurred on your behalf.
Furthermore, if you cancel after 14 May, then we will still expect you to fundraise. If you can’t fundraise for any reason, talk to us and let us know why. We’re not going to set the dogs on you!
If you are thinking of cancelling for any reason, please get in touch with us as early as possible. We desperately want to support you on this adventure and we might be able to help!
If you have chosen to pay the entry fee in instalments, then the refund amounts above refer to the FULL entry fee.
For example:
- You pay the £140 deposit and then cancel 20 days after signing up
- We calculate your refund by splitting the full £410 entry fee 50/50
- We keep the £140 that you have paid already AND charge your card an additional £65
- The 50% 'refund' is the £205 that you haven't yet paid
We will send the money back to the account linked to the card that you paid with. If your card has expired, the payment will still be transferred to your account by your bank.
If there are any problems, then you’ll be responsible for bullying your bank to get the money to your account. If the account itself is closed, then you need to let us know when you request the refund.
All fees and charges for issuing refunds are charged to the recipient and will be deducted from the refund amount due. For a refund of £410, this is around £6. (In reality, we usually take the hit on this one. But just in case something weird happens...)
8. We Take Photos
You acknowledge that images may be captured during the event using film photography, digital photography, video or other media and may be used on social media websites, promotional leaflets, newsletters and other publicity materials.
These images may also be provided to the media for publication in local or national newspapers or magazines.
If you don't want your image used for these purposes, then please make this clear to the whole group at the beginning of the week. Thighs of Steel can't be held responsible for images published by other participants or third parties.
9. Declaration 👍
You understand what Thighs of Steel is all about and hereby declare that you are made of the right stuff to be a Steely Thighed Cyclist.
Terms & Conditions Updated: 15 February 2023
