Traffic risk, helmet policy, e-bike speed and braking distance, and theft responsibility when the bike is left locked up.
[Business Name]
bicycle and e-bike rental
•Participant full name: ______________________________
•Date of birth: ____________________ Age: __________
•Address: ______________________________________________
•Phone: ____________________ Email: __________________
•Emergency contact name: ____________________________
•Emergency contact phone: ___________________________
•Date of bicycle and e-bike rental: ____________________
I am requesting to participate in bicycle and e-bike rental operated by [Business Name] ("the Company"). I understand that I will ride on public roads, paths, and trails shared with vehicles, pedestrians, and other cyclists, without supervision by the Company.
I confirm that my participation is entirely voluntary, that no one has pressured me to take part, and that I may stop participating at any time if I believe conditions are unsafe or beyond my ability.
I understand that bicycle and e-bike rental involves inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken by the Company, and that those risks include, but are not limited to:
•Collision with motor vehicles, pedestrians, other cyclists, and fixed objects
•Falls caused by road surface hazards, tram tracks, gravel, and wet conditions
•Head, facial, dental, wrist, and collarbone injury in a fall or collision
•Higher speeds, greater weight, and longer braking distance on e-bikes
•Mechanical failure of brakes, tyres, chain, or battery systems
•Unfamiliarity with local traffic laws, road layouts, and riding direction
•Theft of or damage to the bicycle while it is in the renter's care
•Serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, and death
I have read this list, I understand it, and I knowingly and voluntarily accept every one of these risks, including risks that may arise from the negligence of others or that are not specifically listed above.
I agree to follow all posted rules, safety briefings, and instructions given by [Business Name] staff, including:
•Obeying all traffic laws, signals, and local cycling regulations
•Wearing the helmet provided, and as required by local law for minors
•Using the supplied lock to secure the bike to a fixed object whenever unattended
•Using lights when riding at dusk, at night, or in poor visibility
•Reporting any crash, damage, or mechanical fault to the Company immediately
•Not exceeding the rated weight limit or carrying passengers on a single bike
I understand that failing to follow the rules may result in my removal from the activity without a refund.
I agree to inspect any equipment provided to me before use and to immediately report anything that appears damaged, worn, or unsafe. If I choose to use the equipment, I am confirming that I accept it in its current condition.
I accept responsibility for the reasonable cost of repair or replacement of equipment that is lost, stolen, or damaged beyond normal wear while it is in my care.
I confirm that I am not under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or any medication that impairs judgment, coordination, or reaction time, and I will not become so during the activity.
I understand the Company may refuse or end my participation, without refund, if staff believe I am impaired.
I confirm that I am physically able to take part in this activity and that I have disclosed any medical condition, injury, allergy, pregnancy, or medication that could affect my safety or the safety of others.
Conditions to disclose: ______________________________________________
In the event of an injury or medical emergency, I authorize the Company to arrange first aid, emergency transport, and medical treatment on my behalf, and I accept financial responsibility for the cost of that care.
To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of [State], I release, waive, and discharge [Business Name], its owners, officers, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, and property owners (together, "the Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, and causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in this activity, including those caused by the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties.
I agree to indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from any claim brought by me, by anyone acting on my behalf, or by a third party as a result of my conduct during the activity.
This release is binding on me, my heirs, my personal representatives, and my estate.
I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named below and that I have full legal authority to sign this agreement on the minor's behalf.
•Minor name: ____________________________ Date of birth: ______________
•Minor name: ____________________________ Date of birth: ______________
•Minor name: ____________________________ Date of birth: ______________
I have explained the risks described above to the minor in terms the minor can understand. I accept every term of this agreement on the minor's behalf, I authorize emergency medical care for the minor, and I agree to indemnify the Released Parties against any claim brought by or on behalf of the minor.
I have read this entire agreement. I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to sue. I am signing it freely, without inducement, and I intend it to be as broad and inclusive as the law allows. If any part of this agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining parts stay in full force.
•Participant signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________
•Printed name: ______________________________________
•Parent/guardian signature (if participant is under 18): ______________________________ Date: ____________
•Printed name of parent/guardian: ______________________________
This template is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Waiver enforceability varies by state and by activity. Have an attorney or your insurer review this document before using it with customers.
Bike rentals expose you to a risk most rental operators do not carry: traffic. Your customer is riding an unfamiliar bike in an unfamiliar city, often on the wrong side of the road for them, surrounded by vehicles you have no control over.
E-bikes raise the stakes further. They reach 20 to 28 mph, weigh far more than a standard bike, and take longer to stop — and most renters have never ridden one. Treat e-bikes as their own category in the waiver rather than folding them in with pedal bikes.
Theft is the money clause. Bikes get stolen from outside cafés constantly, and the difference between a covered loss and a customer charge usually comes down to whether the supplied lock was used as instructed. Put the lock requirement in writing.
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