Egan 2025.28 - 🎃 Egan Halloween Ride – Trick or Treat on Two Wheels! 🎃

Egan 2025.27 Ride results

Last week, rider of the day was Florian Costa with all 9 PRs, 4 top 10s, and 1 XOM! Just ahead, Wil Gibb took the top spot of the men’s GC with 8 PRs and 4 top 10s, while Jackie Dulken took the top spot for the women with 9 PRs and 3 top 10s!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-27

Egan 2025.28 Ride Announcement

🎃 Egan Halloween Ride – Trick or Treat on Two Wheels! 🎃

It’s the season finale at Egan… so why not go out in style?

This Tuesday, test your scariest, funniest, or wildest costume on the Egan loop.

👻 Trick or Treat Rules of the Road:

• Costumes must survive a hot lap at speed.

• Extra points if your cape doesn’t get caught in the chain.

• Glow sticks, fake blood, wigs, or masks—bring the drama!

💡 Costume Ideas:

• Lycra Dracula 🧛‍♂️

• Tour de France Ghost Rider 👻🚴

• Peloton Pumpkin 🎃

• Mario Kart Cosplay 🍌🚦

• Squid Game Rider (don’t drop your number)

• Classic Superhero or Villain 🦸‍♀️🦹

The faster you ride, the more your costume gets tested.

Will you drop the pack… or will your tutu drop you?

• EE group - 5:45

• A/B group - 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=2874856572963175602&s=4243560,610571,21036783,10534914,3687553,686220,863594

Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2874856572963175602

Summary: 11.3 mi, 1300 ft

Segments:

1. La Paloma from Westwind: https://www.strava.com/segments/4243560 - (57s / 1:05)

2. La Barranca Rd: https://www.strava.com/segments/610571 - (25s / 31s)

3. Taaffe from Dezahara (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/21036783 - (55s / 1:07)

4. Stonebrook from Priscilla: https://www.strava.com/segments/10534914 - (49s / 59s)

5. Dirk's super short hill sprint: https://www.strava.com/segments/3687553 - (14s / 17s)

6. Quinnhill from Summerhill: https://www.strava.com/segments/686220 - (33s / 40s)

7. Madonna Way: https://www.strava.com/segments/863594 - (43s / 58s)

Ride Rules: For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

Waiver: https://www.altovelo.org/waiver

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly colored socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/eganride

Egan 2025.27 - Ultimate Penultimate

Egan 2025.26 Ride results

Pavlo T was rider of the day with all 9/9 PRs. Robin Betz took the top spot for the women with 2 PRs and 2 top 10s while Wil Gibb took the top spot for the men with 4 PRs and 2 top 10s!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-26

AV Summer Picnic

Show your support to the club which puts on the Egan ride! The AV Summer Picnic will be at Huddart Park 3pm this Saturday (9/13). It will be catered by Sancho’s Taqueria and is open to both AV and non-AV members. Click HERE to register.

Egan 2025.27 Ride Announcement

We are down to the penultimate ride just before the final Egan on 9/16! For the occasion, we’ll take a more completionist’s route through south Los Altos, including two of the sister climbs of the Egan classic, Oxford, on our way to a scenic finish on Mora!

• EE group - 5:45

• A/B group - 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3397753033761746376&s=1315771,659027,640149,6664213,711223,1105444,1105558,1105588,617901

Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3397753033761746376

Summary: 15 mi, 1500 ft

Segments:

1. Valley View from Border - https://www.strava.com/segments/1315771 (33s / 46s)

2. Plateau Ave Climb - https://www.strava.com/segments/659027 (37s / 45s)

3. Arboretum Drive - https://www.strava.com/segments/640149 (1:15 / 1:41)

4. Sierra Ventura - https://www.strava.com/segments/6664213 (55s / 1:12)

5. Highlands Circle (east) - https://www.strava.com/segments/711223 (39s / 59s)

6. Regent Dr - https://www.strava.com/segments/1105444 (20s / 32s)

7. Andover Way - https://www.strava.com/segments/1105558 (23s / 34s)

8. Oxford Dr (West) - https://www.strava.com/segments/1105588 (15s / 25s)

9. Mora: Trail of Tribulation - https://www.strava.com/segments/617901 (1:54 / 2:38)

Ride Rules: For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

Waiver: https://www.altovelo.org/waiver

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly colored socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/eganride

Egan 2025.26 - Egan GP

Egan 2025.25 Ride results

Jackie Dulken was rider of the day with 10 PRs and 1 top 10! Marc Osswald top the top GC spot for the men with 7 PRs and 2 top 10s while Jen Tavé took the top spot for the women with 6 PRs, 2 top 10s, and 2 QOMs!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-25

Egan 2025.26 Ride Announcement

After Matt’s nonsensical 6% route last week, we can finally return to a true sprinter’s delight: the infamous Egan Grand Prix. With the days getting shorter, we’re closing in on the end of Egan season—the final ride of 2025 will be on 9/16. Until then, the routes will begin winding down in distance and complexity, but not in fun. This week we’re keeping the momentum rolling with a fast, punchy version of Egan GP: plenty of smooth, rapid segments for the sprinters, with a few short climbs sprinkled in to keep things spicy. Bring your speed, bring your legs—it’s Grand Prix time. 🏁

• EE group - 5:45

• A/B group - 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3397694812031525560&s=1247601,3010957,10249847,619616,35204659,610571,1664991,771633,4312996

Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3397694812031525560

Summary: 15 mi, 1850 ft

Segments:

1. St. Francis to La Cresta - https://www.strava.com/segments/1247601 (48s / 59s)

2. Horseshoe Ct - https://www.strava.com/segments/3010957 (31s / 48s)

3. Purissima — Arastradero to Viscaino - https://www.strava.com/segments/10249847 (1:30 / 1:53)

4. Viscaino West Side - https://www.strava.com/segments/619616 (50s / 1:18)

5. The Best Part of Purissima - https://www.strava.com/segments/35204659 (47s / 44s)

6. La Barranca Rd - https://www.strava.com/segments/610571 (25s / 31s)

7. Edgerton from the bottom - https://www.strava.com/segments/1664991 (1:25 / 1:51)

8. Briones climb - https://www.strava.com/segments/771633 (44s / 1:00)

9. Boronda View Sprint - https://www.strava.com/segments/4312996 (46s / 56s)

Ride Rules: For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

Waiver: https://www.altovelo.org/waiver

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly colored socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.25 - 6% Suffering & Women’s Group

Egan 2025.24 Ride results

Last week 79 riders completed Hannon’s inaugural Moody route, with 475 PRs set. Rider of the day was tied between Colin Vignon and Kai Yee, both with 10/10 PRs, 1 top 10, and reaching the top 10 on GC! Din 🦩 took the top spot for the women with 8 PRs and 3 top 10s while Matthew ! took the top spot for the men with 6 PRs and 1 top 10! Lundy Grind took the honors of most achievements with 11 top 10s (men + women) set during the ride.

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-24

Egan 2025.25 Ride Announcement

It’s time to dust off the aero kit. This week we have a more accurate and honest version of the classic “5% Fun” from prior years: “6% Suffering”. This time, only one climb will violate the 6% claim, with most in the 4-5% range. This also means that 24% of the entire route by length is a segment this week (compare to 13% from last week)! GLHF

• EE group - 5:45

• A/B group - 6:05

• Women’s group - 6:05 <- note an earlier start

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3394904332876655488&s=627427,4243560,610570,638963,1324513,10534914,678219,15025857,619680,3588820

Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3394904332876655488

Summary: 20 mi, 2300 ft

Segments:

1. Miranda Hill - https://www.strava.com/segments/627427 (57s / 1:05)

2. La Paloma from Westwind - https://www.strava.com/segments/4243560 (57s / 1:05)

3. Elena Rd to Natoma - https://www.strava.com/segments/610570 (1:31 / 2:00)

4. Black Mtn Rd. - https://www.strava.com/segments/638963 (1:32 / 1:56)

5. Byrne Park - Deer Springs - https://www.strava.com/segments/1324513 (57s / 1:15)

6. Stonebrook from Priscilla - https://www.strava.com/segments/10534914 (45s / 59s)

7. Hilltop Drive - https://www.strava.com/segments/678219 (1:26 / 1:57)

8. Magdalena - Dawson to Stonebrook - https://www.strava.com/segments/15025857 (2:05 / 2:27)

9. Stonebrook to Prospect - https://www.strava.com/segments/619680 (41s / 50s)

10. Altamont - Stop Sign to Crest - https://www.strava.com/segments/3588820 (3:57 / 4:59)

Ride Rules: For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

Waiver: https://www.altovelo.org/waiver

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly colored socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.24 - In the Mood(y) for Mor(a) (foot)Hills

Egan 2025.23 Ride results:

Last week we received some punishment from Jerome, french style. in the form of the classic La Punition.

Rider of the day was: Mattheüs Johnson with 9 PRs, 5 top 10s, and a XOM to boot. Jen Tavé won the Women’s GC, while Quinn Fëlton won the men’s GC with 2 XOMs, 3 top 10s, but only 8 PRs which are what really count in this game.

Egan 2025.24 Ride Announcement

I’ve been shouting at you all for a few weeks, but I haven’t made a route of my own yet, so I strung together a few of the Egan greatest hits for us to enjoy.

-Hannon

Leaders: The Egan Collective (Matt, Hannon, Jonathan, Brandy)

Start Times: Tuesday at 6PM meet up at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. Early group rolls at 5:45 and the second group at 6:05PM. Start times as follows:

• Early Egan Group @5:45 Matt

• Egan A Group @ 6:05 Hannon

• Egan B Group @ 6:08 Jonathan

• Women’s Group @6:10 Brandy

Route: Egan 2025.25: In the Mood(y) for Mor(a) (foot)Hills

Strava Route Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/3392375669682877518

Summary: 36.47km, 874m

Segments:

1. Quinhill from University (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/20659253 - (33s / 48s)

2. Lundy Grind: https://www.strava.com/segments/9184244 - (11s / 17s)

3. Mora: Trail of Tribulation: https://www.strava.com/segments/617901 - (1:54 / 2:38)

4. Dawson Road Wall: https://www.strava.com/segments/631065 - (48s / 1:09)

5. Stonebrook to Prospect: https://www.strava.com/segments/619680 - (41s / 50s)

6. Rhus Ridge Road: https://www.strava.com/segments/730153 - (2:11 / 2:39)

7. Old Snakey Rd - Off Moody Rd: https://www.strava.com/segments/1184408 - (33s / 51s)

8. Tanglewood Lane: https://www.strava.com/segments/9055326 - (31s / 37s)

9. Moody - New "Official": https://www.strava.com/segments/6445920 - (2:21 / 3:11)

10. Foothills Park Vista Point (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/20963377 - (2:11 / 2:47)

Ride Rules: For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

Waiver: https://www.altovelo.org/waiver

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly colored socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.23 - XL La Punition

Since two Egan Leaders will be MIA tomorrow (Michael and Matt — not that we’re naming names), you all deserve a treat: an XL edition of La Punition. We’ll sprinkle in some extra stealth segments if you misbehave on Tuesday, so consider yourselves warned. Yes, I am not kidding. Be sure to thank Michael and Matt for these “gifts” when they return. Tomorrow’s adventure: a field trip to Wayside, followed by a scenic cruise through Los Trancos. Expect some punchy climbs and a couple of longer segments — something for everyone.

I almost forgot… it is Jonathan’s birthday today. He will lead the EE Ride. Do not forget to sing happy birthday at the top of each climb!

Leaders: The Egan Collective (Jerome, Hannon and Jonathan)

Start Times: Tuesday at 6PM meet up at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. Early group rolls at 5:45 and the second group at 6:05PM. Start times as follows:

• Early Egan Group @5:45

• Egan A-B Group @ 6:05

Route: Egan 2024.20 - La Punition

Summary: 28.66mi, 3482 ft

Segments:

1. De Bell (Egan official): https://www.strava.com/segments/21706104 - (31s / 42s)

2. St Francis Rd: https://www.strava.com/segments/3483867 - (1:33 / 1:51)

3. Arastradero 280 Steep Sprint: https://www.strava.com/segments/7073675 - (42s / 57s)

4. Westridge first K (Alpine to Boliver): https://www.strava.com/segments/4784901 - (3:07 / 3:58)

5. Wayside (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/20760283 - (5:22 / 5:58)

6. Willowbrook: https://www.strava.com/segments/12920450 - (1:48 / 1:57)

7. Alpine hill repeats: https://www.strava.com/segments/10983974- (40s / 1:05)

8. Joaquin Climb: https://www.strava.com/segments/10265967 - (1:44 / 2:10)

9. Vista Verde (Egan Official) Old Spanish to End: https://www.strava.com/segments/21091956 - (2:48 / 3:35)

Ride Rules: For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly colored socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.22 - Twin Peaks

Egan 2025.21 Ride Results:

Last week, rider of the day was Alex Obrand with 9/11 PRs, 6 top 10s, and 2 XOMs while also taking the top spot of the women’s GC! Top of the men’s was Wil Gibb with 8 PRs and 1 top 10!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-21

Egan 2025.22 Ride Announcement:

This week we don’t need to make any compromises - we get to do Blandor AND mega Blandor on the same ride! While there may be 12 segments, 2 of them nearly outweigh the other 10 in terms of GC time, so choose your efforts wisely!

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3252140893608646078&s=931998,29199832,1847115,10534914,34802507,686220,913443,1315771,659027,934161,2190242,739865

Summary: 34 km, 900 m / 21 mi, 2900 ft

Segments:

1. Deerfield Drive up - https://www.strava.com/segments/931998 (26s / 36s)

2. Wildcrest to 2nd White Gate (Egan Official) - https://www.strava.com/segments/29199832 (48s / 1:15)

3. Vinedo Lane (to summit) - https://www.strava.com/segments/1847115 (59s / 1:06)

4. Stonebrook from Priscilla - https://www.strava.com/segments/10534914 (49s / 59s)

5. Olive Tree from Stonebrook - Egan Official - https://www.strava.com/segments/34802507 (4:52 / 5:27)

6. Quinnhill from Summerhill - https://www.strava.com/segments/686220 (33s / 40s)

7. Border Hill - https://www.strava.com/segments/913443 (1:12 / 1:32)

8. Valley View from Border - https://www.strava.com/segments/1315771 (33s / 46s)

9. Plateau Ave Climb - https://www.strava.com/segments/659027 (37s / 48s)

10. fulll Whitham Avenue - https://www.strava.com/segments/934161 (48s / 1:05)

11. Loyola with Berkshire sidetrip - https://www.strava.com/segments/2190242 (2:28 / 3:14)

12. Base of Blandor to Olive Tree Cul de Sac - https://www.strava.com/segments/739865 (3:06 / 3:44)

Ride Rules: For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly colored socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.21 - A Little Bit Country Clubbin’

Egan 2025.20 Ride Results:

Rider of the day was Ben Fiennes with 14 PRs on all 14 segments! Sue Lin Holt took the top spot for the women with 5 PRs and 1 top 10, while Wil Gibb took the top spot for the men with 11 PRs and 2 top 10s!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-20

Egan 2025.21 Ride Announcement:

This week we continue our tour with some classic Egan climbs and some of my favorites. To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

• Women’s group: roll 6:08

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3245266965700359252&s=12597337,628214,676449,610570,1664991,2083915,1727466,21331441,20917732,994786,491203

Summary: 17.86 mi, 2874 ft

Segments:

1. Quail Beotch - (0:29 / 0:44)

2. Westwind (E side) - (0:18 / 0:23)

3. Viscaino Rd (East side) - (1:25 / 1:56)

4. Elena Rd to Natoma - (1:31 / 2:00)

5. Edgerton from the bottom - (1:25 / 1:51)

6. Altamont_Circle KOM - (1:14 / 1:40)

7. Alexis to Country Club - (1:46 / 2:16)

8. Bandera Dr (Egan official) - (0:40 / 1:00)

9. Laurel Glen to Top of Alexis (Egan official) - (2:26 / 3:24)

10. A little bit Country - (0:52 / 1:10)

11. La Cresta - (2:56 / 3:39)

Ride Rules: For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly colored socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.20 - Egan Squid Game

Egan 2025.19 Ride Results:

Rider of the day was Katie Monaghan with all 11 PRs and 5 top 10s! Steph Hart took the top spot for the women with 6 PRs and 5 top 10s, while Wil Gibb took the top spot for the men with 10 PRs and 4 top 10s!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-19

Let the Egan Squid Game begin! 🦑. How many Eganers will get flagged as riding an eBike and disqualified by Strava tomorrow? Stay tuned for our Special Report: eBike Edition — coming this week. Ride hard. Ride clean. Or get flagged. 😏

Egan 2025.20 Ride Announcement:

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3257556529066987042&s=21706104,1247601,619166,1529368,994786,771633,1691743,3744123,7021782,631065,2903909,20659253,6871583,12244647

Summary: 20mi / 2800ft; 32km / 850m

Segments:

• De Bell (Egan official) - https://www.strava.com/segments/21706104 (31s / 42s)

• St. Francis to La Cresta - https://www.strava.com/segments/1247601 (48s / 59s)

• Arastradero Steep Sprint - https://www.strava.com/segments/619166 (58s / 1:17)

• Mir Mirou - https://www.strava.com/segments/1529368 (32s / 49s)

• A little bit Country - https://www.strava.com/segments/994786 (52s / 1:10)

• Briones climb - https://www.strava.com/segments/771633 (44s / 1:00)

• Altamont [WB] - Natoma to Almaden Court - https://www.strava.com/segments/1691743 (27s / 33s)

• Almaden Ct. Climb - https://www.strava.com/segments/3744123 (36s / 47s)

• Oak Park Court (steep bit) - https://www.strava.com/segments/7021782 (33s / 45s)

• Dawson Road Wall - https://www.strava.com/segments/631065 (48s / 1:09)

• Valley View Climb from south - https://www.strava.com/segments/2903909 (29s / 39s)

• Quinhill from University (Egan Official) - https://www.strava.com/segments/20659253 (33s / 48s)

• Summerhill / Rockpoint - https://www.strava.com/segments/6871583 (49s / 59s)

• Madonna Way (the climb) - https://www.strava.com/segments/12244647 (41s / 56s)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/eganride

Egan 2025.19 - Field of Gold

Note: Egan 2025.18 Ride Results: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-18

Egan 2025.18 Ride Announcement:

This week, we’re heading to the Field of Gold.

Remember — the real California gold isn’t from the Gold Rush or the high-tech boom. It’s the priceless natural beauty that surrounds us. Every Tuesday, we dive into this parallel universe — one that doesn’t care about your assets, income, or screen time.

Come ride with us and savor the golden sunsets of Portola. It’s free, it’s real, and it’s worth more than anything money can buy.

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3247679179194226098&s=4243560,619616,9473578,5873554,9984812,27347065,13012326,270069,21036775,1378290,17808568

Summary: 40k with 992 meters of elevation

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.18 - Saratoga Reshuffle

Egan 2025.17 Ride Results:

Rider of the day was Scott O’Shea with all 13 PRs and 1 top 10! Laura Formosa took the top of the women’s GC with 10 PRs while Jack Lund took the top of the men’s with 7 PRs and 2 top 10s!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-17

Egan 2025.18 Ride Announcement:

This week is throwback Tuesday as we resurrect a modified Greg Finley route from 2019 that takes us out to Parker Ranch in Saratoga. In honor of the ride we are asking that everyone wear your old Voler Alto Velo jersey from circa 2019 or earlier. We’d like to see everyone in the old blue/white or blue/white/orange jerseys (see samples below). 

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3376289575340098740&s=1315771,632574,15204014,660481,21137610,660321,623365,10979745,5659657,21149067,612207,747002

Summary: 29 mi, 3300 ft

1. Valley View from Border - https://www.strava.com/segments/1315771 (33s / 46s)

2. West Loyola, Eastbrook to Rolly - https://www.strava.com/segments/632574 (2:19 / 2:53)

3. RSA bump - https://www.strava.com/segments/15204014 (34s / 39s)

4. H2N: Voss - https://www.strava.com/segments/660481 (48s / 1:13)

5. Rainbow's End - Where's the pot of gold? - https://www.strava.com/segments/660321 (1:22 / 1:48)

6. Lindy Ln (No Canyon View) - Egan Official - https://www.strava.com/segments/21137610 (2:40 / 3:24)

7. H2N: Maria Ln - https://www.strava.com/segments/623365 (1:10 / 1:41)

8. Prospect hill repeat - https://www.strava.com/segments/10979745 (1:04 / 1:29)

9. Parker Ranch to Star Ridge - https://www.strava.com/segments/5659657 (1:19 / 2:01)

10. Comer (Egan Official) Bridge to Stop Sign - https://www.strava.com/segments/21149067 (1:59 / 2:35)

11. Comer Climbs (Third) - https://www.strava.com/segments/612207 (51s / 1:04)

12. Vist Arrroyo Wall Two - https://www.strava.com/segments/747002 (37s / 1:03)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.17 - LAH Traverse - Women’s group

Egan 2025.16 Ride Results:

The Patrol patrol certainly lived up to its reputation last week, with 46 out of 65 riders racing against the sun to complete all 9 segments, getting 409 PRs and 1 XOM along the way! Rider of the day was Scott O’Shea with all 9 PRs. Laura Formosa took the top spot of the women’s GC with 7 PRs and 3 top 10s, while Jackson Brody took the top spot of the men’s with 8 PRs, 3 top 10s, and 1 XOM!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-16

Egan 2025.17 Ride Announcement:

As a change of pace (and ride time) from the recent field trips, we will be staying more local this week, circumnavigating almost all of Los Altos Hills.

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

• Women’s group: roll 6:08

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3373811758508513420&s=20659253,934161,466363,6221490,619680,730153,6445920,20963377,1155804,10102840,11109958,4594985,491203

Summary: 23 mi, 3250 ft

1. Quinhill from University (Egan Official) - https://www.strava.com/segments/20659253 (33s / 48s)

2. fulll Whitham Avenue - https://www.strava.com/segments/934161 (48s / 1:05)

3. Mora Climb - Stop to Fence - https://www.strava.com/segments/466363 (2:09 / 2:39)

4. Magdalena: Frampton_to_Stonebrook - https://www.strava.com/segments/6221490 (1:09 / 1:30)

5. Stonebrook to Prospect - https://www.strava.com/segments/619680 (41s / 50s)

6. Rhus Ridge Road - https://www.strava.com/segments/730153 (2:11 / 2:39)

7. Moody - New "Official" - https://www.strava.com/segments/6445920 (2:21 / 3:11)

8. Foothills Park Vista Point (Egan Official) - https://www.strava.com/segments/20963377 (2:11 / 2:47)

9. Matadero Creek Ln - off Pagemill Rd - https://www.strava.com/segments/1155804 (23s / 30s)

10. Matadero Creek Ln Climb from Bottom - https://www.strava.com/segments/10102840 (31s / 44s)

11. Story Hill Ln - https://www.strava.com/segments/11109958 (39s / 59s)

12. Stirrup/Saddle to Moon - https://www.strava.com/segments/4594985 (1:31 / 1:50)

13. La Cresta - https://www.strava.com/segments/491203 (2:56 / 3:39)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.16 - Patrol patrol

Egan 2025.15 Ride Results:

74 riders set 493 PRs last Tuesday, with an astonishing 16 riders entering the top 10 of Christophers Ln!

Rider of the day was Ulysse Lemoine with all 10 PRs and 2 top 10s. Jen Tavé took the women’s GC this week, nearly clean sweeping the segment leader boards with 9/10 1sts! Matthew ! took the men’s GC, setting 5 PRs and taking 3 top 10s along the way!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-15

Egan 2025.16 Ride Announcement:

By the looks of it, many of you have already taken advantage of the extra long day of the summer solstice. This week, Egan will also have it's own special solstice edition, making our way to the base of Kings! While the subtitle for this route might be “The Perfect Out-and-Back”, don’t let the looks deceive you. This route is direct and to the point as it will hopefully (Jerome willing) be our longest ride of the season, with the elevation to match it!

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3370892632752830718&s=29199832,610571,9473578,5873554,669306,5872720,2414627,609311,663533

Summary: 35 mi, 4070 ft

1. Wildcrest to 2nd White Gate (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/29199832 (48s / 1:14)

2. La Barranca Rd: https://www.strava.com/segments/610571 (25s / 31s)

3. Liddicoat + Stanford: https://www.strava.com/segments/9473578 (50s / 1:16)

4. Portola Valley LKHC #3 Hillbrook: https://www.strava.com/segments/5873554 (1:10 / 1:46)

5. Entrance-Patrol rd dead end: https://www.strava.com/segments/669306 (4:30 / 5:07)

6. Summit Spring Rd: https://www.strava.com/segments/5872720 (4:17 / 5:20)

7. Bear Gulch to Gate: https://www.strava.com/segments/2414627 (1:05 / 1:32)

8. Hayfields: https://www.strava.com/segments/609311 (4:06 / 5:42)

9. John Marthens Lane: https://www.strava.com/segments/663533 (1:40 / 2:09)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.15 - Wayside stories

Egan 2025.14 Ride Results:

85 riders, 597 PRs, and 3 XOMs were set last Tuesday as we visited the towering duo of Regnart and Lindy!

Rider of the day was Rachel Hwang with all 9 PRs, 5 top 10s, and 2 XOMs, also taking the top spot of the women’s GC. Matthew ! has reclaimed the top of the men’s GC, having upgraded from dot to exclamation point, setting 5 PRs and taking 3 top 10s along the way!

https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-14

Egan 2025.15 Ride Announcement:

Coming this Tues (6/17), we will be taking a trip down memory lane with a classic route through Portola Valley. We will start off with some openers on the way to Westridge and head to a few (not so minor) climbs in Ladera. After that, we will climb one of the longer hills of the year, Wayside, before making our way back.

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3369541305593905948&s=9687341,30846866,1529349,697481,23831189,9870926,9870944,20760283,473763,11380228

Summary: 27 mi, 3,300 ft

1. Aric Lane: https://www.strava.com/segments/9687341 - (20s / 28s)

2. Deer Creek Sprint (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/30846866 (30s / 50s)

3. Christophers Ln. https://www.strava.com/segments/1529349 (57s / 1:21)

4. Minoca Climb - from Golden Oak to Cervantes: https://www.strava.com/segments/697481 (2:24 / 3:02)

5. La Mesa Dr from Mira Way: https://www.strava.com/segments/23831189 (2:44 / 3:33)

6. Morro Vista: https://www.strava.com/segments/9870926 (38 / 56)

7. Up Escobar to Westridge: https://www.strava.com/segments/9870944 (2:29 / 3:05)

8. Wayside (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/20760283 (5:22 / 5:58)

9. Corte Madera Rd to Tan Oak: https://www.strava.com/segments/473763 (1:10 / 1:39)

10. Horseshoe Bend - Steep Bit: https://www.strava.com/segments/11380228 (1:00 / 1:49)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.14 - Lindy, Mon Amour !

Egan 2025.13 Ride Results: 90 riders for Brandy’s birthday.

Want a custom Egan birthday ride? Let us know, and we’ll design a special route featuring your favorite segments—and even boost your GC position so you crack the top 10. The catch? You bring cake and pizza at SOM for 100 hungry riders. To book your custom Egan birthday package, contact Mike Kato. 🎂🚴‍♂️🍕

Ride of the Day: Steph Hart: 14 PRs, 9 Top 10s, 1 XOM. More details in link below.

Official Results: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-13

Egan 2025.14 Ride Announcement: This Tuesday night for a special edition of the Eganers’ Threw-Up Party. Expect fireworks (in your legs), friends, and a bit of post-ride suffering. Don’t miss it!

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3100651740190622148&s=20659253,659027,2190242,15204014,16491370,660481,9747141,660321,3498252

Summary: 42 km, 855 m

1. Quinhill from University (Egan Official):https://www.strava.com/segments/20659253 - (33s / 48s)

2. Plateau Ave Climb:https://www.strava.com/segments/659027 - (37s / 48s)

3. Loyola with Berkshire sidetrip:https://www.strava.com/segments/2190242 - (2:28 / 3:14)

4. RSA bump: https://www.strava.com/segments/15204014 - (34s / 39s)

5. Last climb out of Rancho:https://www.strava.com/segments/16491370 - (21s / 24s)

6. H2N: Voss: https://www.strava.com/segments/660481 - (48s/ 1:13)

7. Unbearable Regnart:https://www.strava.com/segments/9747141 - (2:23 / 3:03)

8. Rainbow's End - Where's the pot of gold?:https://www.strava.com/segments/660321 - (1:22 / 1:48)

9. Lindy to the tippy-top of Canyon View:https://www.strava.com/segments/3498252 - (3:03 / 3:53)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.13 Results and Egan 14 - Lindy, Mon Amour !

Egan 2025.13 Ride Results: 90 riders for Brandy’s birthday.

Want a custom Egan birthday ride? Let us know, and we’ll design a special route featuring your favorite segments—and even boost your GC position so you crack the top 10. The catch? You bring cake and pizza at SOM for 100 hungry riders. To book your custom Egan birthday package, contact Mike Kato. 🎂🚴‍♂️🍕

Ride of the Day: Steph Hart: 14 PRs, 9 Top 10s, 1 XOM. More details in link below.

Official Results: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-13

Egan 2025.14 Ride Announcement: This Tuesday night for a special edition of the Eganers’ Threw-Up Party. Expect fireworks (in your legs), friends, and a bit of post-ride suffering. Don’t miss it!

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A/B group: roll 6:05

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3100651740190622148&s=20659253,659027,2190242,15204014,16491370,660481,9747141,660321,3498252

Summary: 42 km, 855 m (- PS: km and meters are the norm in the cycling world.)

1. Quinhill from University (Egan Official):https://www.strava.com/segments/20659253 - (33s / 48s)

2. Plateau Ave Climb:https://www.strava.com/segments/659027 - (37s / 48s)

3. Loyola with Berkshire sidetrip:https://www.strava.com/segments/2190242 - (2:28 / 3:14)

4. RSA bump: https://www.strava.com/segments/15204014 - (34s / 39s)

5. Last climb out of Rancho:https://www.strava.com/segments/16491370 - (21s / 24s)

6. H2N: Voss: https://www.strava.com/segments/660481 - (48s/ 1:13)

7. Unbearable Regnart:https://www.strava.com/segments/9747141 - (2:23 / 3:03)

8. Rainbow's End - Where's the pot of gold?:https://www.strava.com/segments/660321 - (1:22 / 1:48)

9. Lindy to the tippy-top of Canyon View:https://www.strava.com/segments/3498252 - (3:03 / 3:53)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan - 2025.12 Ride & 2025.11 Results

Eganeers,

DOGE gave me a call and asked why we have separate posts for ride results and route announcements. So in a effort to increase our efficiency and minimize manual tasks we are now going to combine the two communications into one post. You can also find the results posted on Slack the day after the ride.

Egan 2025.11 Ride Results: 85 riders rode the course this week. We had our first go at an Early Egan (EE) that worked out well for those who could join early. The usual split at 6:05 and 6:08 did not happen so we’ll keep working on the timing and splitting of the groups. Bear with us.

Rachel Huang was rider of the day with 12 PRs, 7 top 10s and 5 XOMs! Hannon complained that she didn’t spare any watts for the rest of us. Enzo Bergout was top of the men’s GC this week with 12 PRs and 8 top 10s.

Official Results: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-11

Egan 2025.12 Ride Announcement: Someone’s been a bit moody lately since we haven’t been up Moody and Blandor much this season. Master route picker Matt has promised to deliver both of these iconic Egan segments for this week’s route.

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A group: roll 6:05

• B group: roll 6:08

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3358590222271814690&s=12597337,29199832,1847115,1184408,9055326,6445920,730153,1523112,10534914,10698750,3687553,34802507

Summary: 19.68 mi, 2,777 ft

Segments:

1. Quail Beotch: https://www.strava.com/segments/12597337 (29s / 44s)

2. Wildcrest to 2nd White Gate (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/29199832 (48s / 1:14)

3. Vinedo Lane (to summit): https://www.strava.com/segments/1847115 (59s / 1:06)

4. Old Snakey Rd - Off Moody Rd: https://www.strava.com/segments/1184408 (33s / 51s)

5. Tanglewood Lane: https://www.strava.com/segments/9055326 (31s / 37s)

6. Moody - New "Official": https://www.strava.com/segments/6445920 (2:21 / 3:11)

7. Rhus Ridge Road: https://www.strava.com/segments/730153 (2:11 / 2:39)

8. Tepa Way (starting at Adobe): https://www.strava.com/segments/1523112 (41s / 51s)

9. Stonebrook from Priscilla: https://www.strava.com/segments/10534914 (45s / 59s)

10. Oak Park Ct - Cir Full Climb: https://www.strava.com/segments/10698750 (48s / 1:01)

11. Dirk's super short hill sprint: https://www.strava.com/segments/3687553 (14s / 17s)

12. Olive Tree from Stonebrook - Egan Official: https://www.strava.com/segments/34802507 (4:52 / 5:27)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan - 2025.11, Tuesday May 20 at 6pm

Eganeers,

An Ode to Akin classic, one of his first routes as an Egan leader. This week we are trying something different, an Early Egan departing at 5:45. If you are working from home nearby or if you can get in/out of work early try the Early Egan (EE)!

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• EE group: roll 5:45

• A group: roll 6:05

• B group: roll 6:08

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=3359422169819892988&s=907874,9687341,4594985,20659290,1727466,21331441,20917732,11886743,3744123,1445586,21036783,19435465

Summary: 20.6mi, 2828ft

Segments:

1. Orchard Hill: https://www.strava.com/segments/907874 - (38 / 48)

2. Aric Lane: https://www.strava.com/segments/9687341 - (20 / 24)

3. Stirrup/Saddle to Moon: https://www.strava.com/segments/4594985 - (1:31 / 1:50)

4. Paseo Del Roble Mir Mirou to Roble Alto: https://www.strava.com/segments/20659290 - (1:00 / 1:12)

5. Alexis to Country Club: https://www.strava.com/segments/1727466 - (1:46 / 2:16)

6. Bandera Dr: https://www.strava.com/segments/21331441 - (40 / 1:00)

7. Laurel Glen to top of Alexis: https://www.strava.com/segments/20917732 - (2:26 / 3:24)

8. Via Ventana and Briones: https://www.strava.com/segments/11886743 - (1:46 / 2:25)

9. Almaden Court: https://www.strava.com/segments/3744123 - (36 / 47)

10. Foothill Lane: https://www.strava.com/segments/1445586 - (34 / 45)

11. Taaffe from Dezahara: https://www.strava.com/segments/21036783 - (56 / 1:07)

12. E Byrne Park & Deer Springs Way: https://www.strava.com/segments/19435465 - (59 / 1:14)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride

Egan 2025.10 - Top Performers

A brave 88 riders navigated the unrelenting staircase climb of Los Trancos, minding the precariously intertwined segments start and end points for a total of 487 PRs and 4 XOMs. This week the women’s group was 16 strong, making the route look deceptively easy as seen in the photo evidence below. Keep an eye out for the next edition!

Enzo Berghout was rider of the day with 8 PRs and 4 top 10s, as well as taking the top spot for the men’s GC. Jen Tavé was top of the women’s GC this week, taking 4 segments as #1 and 4 as #2 from the ride group!

Reminder: The Egan store is open until 5/22

Official Results: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/results/egan-2025-10

Note: If you're wondering how to show up in the results, here's how it works:

• Upload our ride that evening (the results are tabulated early Wednesday mornings)

• In your privacy controls, make sure that everyone can see your activities (if you're worried about privacy, Strava has other settings such as restricting your profile page to followers and map start/end point visibility)

• You have to complete all segments to show up in the GC

Photo credit Jerome Sierra

Egan 2025.10 - The Egan Hangover

Definition of an Egan Hangover - severe sleepless night or other after effects caused by excessive power output on nonsensical climbing segments without any logical purpose. With the Egan madness in full swing and the days getting longer, it’s that time again to test your fragile mind and weakened legs on the infamous staircase of hell up to Vista Verde! Do you really want to join?

To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:

• A group: roll 6:05

• B group: roll 6:08

• Women group: roll 6:10 - led by Robin

Route: https://route-viewer.vercel.app/route?r=2971238516530273346&s=1247601,30846866,2904465,2655590,21091927,21091916,21091961,21091956

Strava route: 25.4 mi, 2965 ft, 8 segments

Segments:

1. St. Francis to La Cresta: https://www.strava.com/segments/1247601 - (48s / 1:00). Yes, again!

2. Deer Creek Sprint (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/30846866 - (33s / 50s)

3. Canyon Drive: https://www.strava.com/segments/2904465 - (1:00 / 1:10)

4. Nasty Los Trancos Driveway: https://www.strava.com/segments/2655590 - (2:02 / 2:32)

5. Los Trancos (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/21091927 - (1:10 / 1:34)

6. Ramona (Egan Official) Carmel to Vista Verde: https://www.strava.com/segments/21091916 - (3:20 / 4:18)

7. Vista Verde (Egan Official) Ramona to Old Spanish: https://www.strava.com/segments/21091961 - (1:36 / 2:08)

8. Vista Verde (Egan Official) Old Spanish to End: https://www.strava.com/segments/21091956 - (2:48 / 3:35)

Ride Safety:

For ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette

What: The Egan Ride meets at the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Tuesday at 6:00pm and leaves at 6:05. We regroup and recover after every climb; if you can do OLH in under 25 minutes you should have no problem keeping up.

Where: Los Altos Chamber of Commerce. 321 University Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022

How: Remember, pace yourself appropriately, there's lots of hills to climb! Pay attention to traffic and don't hog the road. Riders are encouraged to wear garishly covered socks on the Egan Ride, and riders are discouraged from riding Egan if they wear conservative socks.

Eganslack: https://eganrideclub.slack.com
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride