16th Annual ElliptiGO Rally and World Championships: A Weekend to Remember
From October 3–5, 2025, Solana Beach, California, was the place to be for ElliptiGO enthusiasts from near and far. The 16th Annual ElliptiGO Rally and World Championships, co-hosted by ElliptiGO Headquarters and the Global ElliptiGO Riders Club (GERC), brought together riders and ElliptiGO HQ team members for a weekend celebrating the bikes, the people, and the passion that keep our community GOing.
The event attracted ElliptiGO riders from across the country and as far away as England for three action-packed days of connection and competition. Below are some of the standout moments from this unforgettable weekend.
Gathering, Riding, and Reconnecting
The fun kicked off Friday night with a meetup at Pillbox Tavern & Grill. Saturday featured group rides of five to 14 miles, along with the weekend’s main attractions — the World Championships race up Palomar Mountain and the annual Awards Dinner. Whether racing, cheering, or simply soaking it all in, attendees experienced the spirit of ElliptiGO at its best.
Conquering Palomar: The 2025 World Championships
Early Saturday morning, October 4, a determined field of athletes lined up for the Elliptical Cycling and Stand-Up Cycling World Championships, ready to take on the iconic climb up Palomar Mountain. The 11.69-mile course, featuring 4,209 feet of elevation gain and an average 7% grade, tested every rider’s endurance and resolve.
In the men’s elliptical bike division, Mark Berger, who hails from Canada, claimed first place with an impressive 1:33:54, followed by ElliptiGO CEO Bryce Whiting in 1:37:14, and former CEO Bryan Pate — now CEO of ElliptiGO’s parent company, PT Motion Works — finishing third in 1:59:13.
The fastest rider overall was Jonathan Matthews, who powered up the mountain on his ElliptiGO RSUB in 1:33:22, earning his second consecutive win in the men’s stand-up bike category.
For the women’s elliptical division, Teresa Fukumoto-Beebe continued her dominance, winning for the third straight year with a time of 1:41:28 and also placing third overall in the elliptical bike category. Shannon Kath secured second in 1:44:09, while Kim Rose finished third with a time of 1:57:59.
Podium Results
Men’s Elliptical Division
1st – Mark Berger 1:33:54
2nd – Bryce Whiting 1:37:14
3rd – Bryan Pate 1:59:13
Women’s Elliptical Division
1st – Teresa Fukumoto-Beebe 1:41:28
2nd – Shannon Kath 1:44:09
3rd – Kim Rose 1:57:59
Men’s Stand-Up Bike Division
1st – Jonathan Matthews (1:33:22)
Women’s eBike Division
1st – Keri Cleeremens (1:09:58)
2nd – Erin Whiting (1:17:45)
3rd – Carly Stein (1:17:46)
See the full list of 2025 World Championships results.
An Evening of Recognition and Camaraderie
The community came together Saturday night at the Park Del Mar Clubhouse in Solana Beach for the annual GERC Dinner and Awards Ceremony. It was a night filled with laughter, gratitude, and well-deserved recognition. Both ElliptiGO HQ and GERC honored individuals and teams who stood out for their passion, performance, and contributions in 2025. The winners are:
ElliptiGO Awards
GERC Awards
- GOGO September Team Tournament
- Eagle Trophy Winner: GiddyUp&GO
- Categories Winner:
- Distance ridden: Spoke and Mirrors — 4,341 miles
- Elevation climbed: Spoke and Mirrors — 206,249.26 ft
- Total days ridden: Spoke and Mirrors — 192 days
- GOGO High Points Winner: Eric Korevaar
- Effervescence Award: Steven Hay
Sunday Send-Off: Rides, Food, and Farewells
The final day of Rally weekend began with group rides along the Pacific Coast Highway, offering routes from 12 to 34 miles. Afterward, riders gathered for a farewell lunch on the patio at Fidel’s, marking the eighth consecutive year the tasty Mexican restaurant has hosted the ElliptiGO crew. It was a perfect way to wrap up the weekend: sharing stories, swapping photos, and savoring one last meal before heading home.
Until Next Year …
Want to be part of the fun next year?
- Learn how to qualify for the World Championship climb up Palomar.
- Visit the Global ElliptiGO Riders Club to find upcoming rides and events.
- Join the ElliptiGO Riders Facebook group to connect, train, and cheer each other on.
We can’t wait to see you in 2026. Until then, keep GOing strong!
5 Responses
This all looks so exciting! I took my first test ride a few weeks ago with a local enthusiast in my neighborhood. I am now simply waiting for the next sale to happen and I will make my purchase to “join the club!” When will the next sale be? Christmas?
You’re in luck, Thomas! Our biggest sale of the year is happening now through December 1st – use code BF2025 for 25% off everything on our site!
Wonderful in every way ❤️.
I had a fantastic and unforgettable weekend!If you enjoy riding an ElliptiGO, this is an event you won’t want to miss!!
The ElliptiGO community is GOmazing!