Join ElliptiGO riders of all levels from across the country for a weekend of riding, socializing and FUN!
Group Rally Rides: Choose 1 of 3 routes of varying lengths each day depending on how you’re feeling; no rider left behind! Each route will have a lead GO & a sweep GO. All routes are either out & back or a loop and start & end at ElliptiGO Headquarters.
ElliptiGO bikes are available for those traveling in without their bikes. Please email rally@elliptigo.com to reserve your bike so that we can make sure we have enough bikes set up & ready to GO!
- (Preliminary) weekend schedule
- RSVP form. Please complete to let us know which activities you & your guests will attend. There’s a separate option to purchase tickets for the Saturday Group Dinner & GERC Award Ceremony at the end of the form.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Friday, October 19, 2018
4:30-6:30PM – MEET & GREET / WELCOME RECEPTION
ELLIPTIGO HEADQUARTERS
722 Genevieve St, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Please join us for a casual open house style happy hour, social & self-serve treat bar! Participants will also be able to pick up a commemorative gift & weekend agenda.
ElliptiGO accessories & apparel will be available for pick-up and purchase. (All welcome)
6:30-9:30PM – GATHERING SPOT for anyone interested in more socializing, casual food & drinks (unhosted)
TIDEWATER TAVERN
221 N. HWY 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075
www.tidewatertaverncali.com
(858) 755-4115
Parking is available in the lot behind Tidewater, the street behind Tidewater and also along the front of the restaurant & connected shops (southbound direction/approach).
Saturday, October 20, 2018
6:00-10:00AM – WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLIMB UP PALOMAR MOUNTAIN
Note: Award Ceremony and group photo of participants will take place at the top of Palomar Mountain immediately following this event.
2:30pm – GROUP RIDE PARTICIPANTS BEGIN GATHERING AT ELLIPTIGO HQ
ELLIPTIGO HEADQUARTERS
722 Genevieve St, Solana Beach, CA 92075
3:00-4:30PM – GROUP RALLY RIDES: Choose 1 of 3 routes of varying lengths that will depart ElliptiGO HQ at the same time. Each group will have a leader & a sweep. No rider left behind!
Hardest Route: Approx 14 miles and will include about 1,000 feet of climbing. It will go south along the coast up to the top of Torrey Pines Hill & back. Average pace will be about 14 mph.
Middle Route: Approx 10 miles and will include about 300 feet of climbing. It will go north along the coast to the Moonlight Beach parking lot & back. Average pace will be about 13 mph.
Short Route: Approx 5 miles and will include less than 100 feet of climbing. It will go along the lagoon across from Jimmy Durante Blvd. Average pace will be 10-12 mph.
5:00-9:00PM – GROUP DINNER & GERC AWARDS CEREMONY
PARK DEL MAR CLUBHOUSE
645 E Solana Circle, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Catered by Red Oven Pizza. All-you-can-eat pizza made fresh onsite in a stone pizza oven! Stone Brewing beer will be provided and BYOB; feel free to bring ANY of your own preferred beverages and personal ice chests if you like! Tickets sold in advance: $15 GERC Member** / $20 non-GERC Member / $10 Children 6-15 yrs old / Children under 6 are free. Purchase tickets on the RSVP page.
**GERC Members may buy as many tickets in advance at member price for their family & guests
Sunday, October 21, 2018
30 minutes before your group’s departure time – Group ride participants begin gathering at ElliptiGO HQ
ELLIPTIGO HEADQUARTERS
722 Genevieve St, Solana Beach, CA 92075
9AM, 10AM, and 10:45AM – GROUP RALLY RIDES – 3 routes of varying lengths depart ON TIME with the goal of all groups arriving back at ElliptiGO HQ by noon. All rides depart from ElliptiGO Headquarters and go north along the coast. We will again have three different routes that will leave at different times.
Long Route: Departs promptly at 9:00 AM; approximately 34 miles in total distance to the Oceanside Pier & back. Riders in this group will plan on averaging at least 14 mph to arrive back at ElliptiGO HQ no later than noon.
Medium Route: Departs promptly at 10:00 AM; approximately 21 miles in total distance to the Carlsbad Hilton & back. Riders in this group will plan on averaging about 12 mph to arrive back at ElliptiGO HQ no later than noon.
Short Route: Departs promptly at 10:45 AM; approximately 12 miles in total distance to D Street in Encinitas & back. Riders in this group will plan on averaging 12 mph to arrive back at ElliptiGO HQ no later than noon.
The goal is to have everyone back at ElliptiGO HQ by noon to return borrowed bikes, hang out and catch up. From there whoever is interested will walk across the street to Fidel’s Mexican Restaurant to enjoy some Mexican cuisine.
12:30PM to 2:30PM – GROUP BRUNCH (unhosted – 1 check will be provided to each table. Please be prepared to cover your portion.)
FIDEL’S LITTLE MEXICO (large patio with fountain)
749 Genevieve St, Solana Beach, CA 92075
www.fidelslittlemexico.com
(858) 755-5292
3:00pm – Farewell for all those traveling home