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2 WELCOME TO THE ELLIPTIGO FAMILY At ElliptiGO we are passionate about fitness. It s what drove us to create the world s first elliptical bicycle and it s what continues to drive us in our daily efforts to improve the lives of our customers. We are thrilled to welcome you to our rapidly growing community of elliptical cycling enthusiasts. Every time you ride your ElliptiGO you are helping to grow our sport. We want you to know that we re here to support you and help you get the most out of your experience. From our earliest days, people like you have been using the ElliptiGO to accomplish goals that at one time seemed impossible. Whether it s climbing Alpe d Huez, riding solo across the country, losing 50 pounds, eliminating medications, qualifying for Boston, staying active after a hip replacement, or making an Olympic Team, our customers achievements inspire our entire community and motivate us to do our very best every day. Hopefully your ElliptiGO journey will lead you to set your own impossible goals and work to achieve them. Thank you for putting your faith in us. We are excited about the future of our customers, our athletes, our company and this new industry. You are a part of that future now and we can t wait to see what you ll do next. Welcome to the family. -Team ElliptiGO

3 PURSUE YOUR PASSION

GET THE MOST FROM YOUR GO BECOME OF THE CONNECT ONLINE PART COMMUNITY Although you might feel like you are the only person who owns an ElliptiGO, there is a thriving community of thousands of owners

The two most effective ways to do this are through Strava and Facebook. Strava is a free smartphone app and online website that enables you to track your workouts and evaluate your performances.

4 GET THE MOST FROM YOUR GO BECOME OF THE CONNECT ONLINE PART COMMUNITY Although you might feel like you are the only person who owns an ElliptiGO, there is a thriving community of thousands of owners like you spread across the globe. Even if we can t all ride together, we can ask each other questions, track our rides and share the joys of ElliptiGO virtually. The two most effective ways to do this are through Strava and Facebook. Strava is a free smartphone app and online website that enables you to track your workouts and evaluate your performances. By joining the ElliptiGO Club on Strava, you ll be able to see who else is riding in your neighborhood or on the ElliptiGO riders touring Boston s Irish Riviera following the other side of the world. A weekly leaderboard lets you keep up on other riders efforts and is a great source of motivation. The discussion section is the place to get questions answered by our most knowledgeable users and find some virtual riding buddies. To get started, go to the app store and download the free Strava app. You can also upload rides from your Garmin or other GPS-enabled bike computers. To join the ElliptiGO Club on Strava, set up your own profile and then search for ElliptiGO, or go to Visit our main Facebook page, elliptigo, or the international Facebook page for your country to engage with us, get your questions answered, and stay up to date on the latest news. For an even deeper level of engagement with some of our most active riders, join the private Facebook group for ElliptiGO owners. You can find it by searching ElliptiGO on Facebook and then asking to join. You ll find a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm in that group. CONNECT WITH RIDERS IN YOUR AREA More and more riding groups are forming in communities around the world. Here are some good ways to get connected with other ElliptiGO riders in your area: PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS Many ElliptiGO riders enjoy riding in general cycling events and coming to the ElliptiGO-specific events around the world. Joining in the fun is a great way to find other active riders in your area. ElliptiGOs are welcome at almost all recreational cycling events, which are easy to find on the Internet. You can find a list of ElliptiGO-specific events at Racers gather before the start of the ElliptiGO Winter Classic held in Phoenix Arizona in January CHECK OUT GET ON THE MAP Use our frequent riding program (called Get on the Map ) to find contact info for riders in your area. You can also list your location and contact info on The Map so other riders can find you. Visit to get started. GET IN TOUCH THROUGH STRAVA OR FACEBOOK Posting in the discussion forums on our Strava and Facebook pages are also good ways to locate riders in your area. Our most frequent riders participate actively in these communities so they are great resources for networking with other riders. New England ElliptiGO Summer Classic held in August

TRAINING AND COMPETITION GET THE MOST FROM YOUR GO RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR TRAINING Whether your goal is to lose 25 pounds, complete a 50-mile ride, qualify for Boston, or improve your 10K PR, we have

TRAINING PLANS FOR RUNNING Our training plans are designed by top tier running coaches to deliver great performances at any distance from the 5K through the marathon.

Each plan provides specific ElliptiGO and running workouts based on your goal race distance so you can deliver your best performance on race day.

Check out our online catalog of ElliptiGO training plans for distances from 25 miles to 100 miles. If you put in the work, these plans will get you the results.

5 TRAINING AND COMPETITION GET THE MOST FROM YOUR GO RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR TRAINING Whether your goal is to lose 25 pounds, complete a 50-mile ride, qualify for Boston, or improve your 10K PR, we have the resources to help you achieve it. TRAINING PLANS FOR RUNNING Our training plans are designed by top tier running coaches to deliver great performances at any distance from the 5K through the marathon. These programs suggest using the ElliptiGO mainly on cross-training days or whenever your body needs a break from running. Each plan provides specific ElliptiGO and running workouts based on your goal race distance so you can deliver your best performance on race day. TRAINING PLANS FOR ELLIPTIGO EVENTS Looking to take on a challenging course or just wondering how to get the most from your GO? Check out our online catalog of ElliptiGO training plans for distances from 25 miles to 100 miles. If you put in the work, these plans will get you the results. You can find all of our training plans on our training page: LOOKING TO COMPETE? There are a number of competitive ElliptiGO events held around the world each year and the list is growing. These events range from 5-mile races at the New England ElliptiGO Summer Classic held near Boston and the ElliptiGO Winter Classic held in Phoenix, to epic climbs up Pikes Peak, Mt. Washington, and Mt. Revard in France. The culminating event of the year is the World Championships of Elliptical Cycling held each fall in California. Here racers from around the world vie to have their name recorded forever on the ElliptiGO Founders Cup and receive the title of Elliptical Cycling World Champion. Each event is unique and draws a different level of competition. For more details check out our events page: The lead pack from the 2012 World Championships of Elliptical Cycling

GET ON DO INSPIRING RIDES GET COOL STUFF ACCESSORIES EARN REWARDS FOR YOUR MILES THE MAP GET ON THE MAP Leaderboard Rank Name Points 1 Jane LeGore 500 2 Bill Pinnell 387 3 John Pilkington 377 4 Anna

about it, and you ll earn points and get a pin on the map!

Click on the map on the GOTM webpage to see all of the events that ElliptiGO riders have completed so far and to locate other riders and ElliptiGO Clubs in your area.

Each year will have its own unique designs and set of awards. Also, be sure to check out our event page at www.elliptigo.

com/get-on-the-map for details. PERSONALIZING YOUR GO Your ElliptiGO is compatible with a wide range of standard and custom cycling accessories.

The standard riding kit for ElliptiGO users, these shirts use a sweat-wicking fabric to keep you cool and dry on your daily workout. B. RACKS. Need a way to transport your ElliptiGO?

6 GET ON DO INSPIRING RIDES GET COOL STUFF ACCESSORIES EARN REWARDS FOR YOUR MILES THE MAP GET ON THE MAP Leaderboard Rank Name Points 1 Jane LeGore Bill Pinnell John Pilkington Anna Thatcher Bryan Pate Larry Rosenblatt Jordan Trump John Mistler Carol Galgano Keri Cleeremans 176 It s simple: Ride your ElliptiGO in an official event, tell us about it, and you ll earn points and get a pin on the map! At the end of the season, you can use your points to get jackets, jerseys and other unique awards that can only be earned through the Get on the Map (GOTM) program. Click on the map on the GOTM webpage to see all of the events that ElliptiGO riders have completed so far and to locate other riders and ElliptiGO Clubs in your area. The Leaderboard shows a running tally of point totals for all GOTM riders so you can see how you stack up. At the end of the season we ll let you know how to order the gear of your choice. Each year will have its own unique designs and set of awards. Also, be sure to check out our event page at so you can see which events will earn you bonus points for completion. The more rides you do, the more points you ll collect and the more prizes you ll earn. Go to for details. PERSONALIZING YOUR GO Your ElliptiGO is compatible with a wide range of standard and custom cycling accessories. You can purchase some of our favorites through our website or from your local dealer. A. ELLIPTIGO PERFORMANCE RIDING SHIRTS. The standard riding kit for ElliptiGO users, these shirts use a sweat-wicking fabric to keep you cool and dry on your daily workout. B. RACKS. Need a way to transport your ElliptiGO? Check out our range of hitch racks, trunk racks and roof racks to help you get your ElliptiGO where you want it to go. C. BOTTLE HOLDER. Get this handlebar-mounted water bottle cage and water bottle so you can stay hydrated during your workouts. D. FRONT LIGHT. You can use a handlebar-mounted front light to improve your visibility. E. DIGITAL WIRELESS COMPUTER. Track your distance, speed, average speed, and workout duration. The wireless computer can also be equipped to track your cadence so you know how fast you are pedaling during your ride. F. TOE CAGES. This accessory provides an added level of security while increasing acceleration and improving climbing performance. G. INDOOR TRAINER. Turn your ElliptiGO into an indoor elliptical machine by using the stationary trainer. Perfect for those days when bad weather or darkness prevents you from riding outdoors. A C G D E B F

REGISTER YOUR ELLIPTIGO BENEFITS OF REGISTERING YOUR ELLIPTIGO Register your ElliptiGO to receive important service information and to help us expedite future service or warranty requirements.

7 REGISTER YOUR ELLIPTIGO BENEFITS OF REGISTERING YOUR ELLIPTIGO Register your ElliptiGO to receive important service information and to help us expedite future service or warranty requirements. You can register your ElliptiGO online at or by completing and returning the enclosed registration card. LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP Our goal is to ensure you have the best experience possible with your ElliptiGO. If you have any questions or feedback, we d love to hear from you. Please send us an , give us a call, or come by our headquarters in Solana Beach, California to meet our team and discuss your experience in person. (858) info@elliptigo.com 722 Genevieve St. Suite O Solana Beach, CA 92075

Discover the fun, comfort and pure exhilaration of stand up cycling it s like running on air.

ELLIPTIGO 1 Discover the fun, comfort and pure exhilaration of stand up cycling it s like running on air. ElliptiGO Stand Up bikes let you experience a highly effective cardio workout that s easy on your