Egan 2022.27 - Last Rites with Dirk
Weep ye bitter tears, for the season of Eganing is coming to an end. To mark this solemn occasion the Leadership Cabal has asked me, a priest of the Elder Gods, to perform the last rites. This Tuesday I will be leading the traditional First and Last Route. It’s short, but that just means you can go harder on each segment; I expect to see many PRs and cups, and hopefully a few crowns. Come on down and get in one last fling before cold and darkness cover the land.
Do not despair, for there will be regular doses of gravity-assisted suffering in the off-season. I’ll be leading the bi-weekly Climbing Ride on alternate Sundays. Imagine an Egan route, but horribly stretched out; climbs several minutes long and comically steep. First ride will probably be October 2nd.
And don’t free up that Tuesday evening slot on your calendar just yet! Next week will be the traditional end-of-season banquet; details to follow.
Leader: That Dirk Guy
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 - (56s / 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 - (44s / 58s)
Ride Safety:
Riders must be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.
For additional ride safety rules, please visit https://www.altovelo.org/riding-etiquette
What: The Egan Ride used to meet at the Jr. High School, but now 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.
Egansite: https://altovelo.org/egan
Egangram: www.instagram.com/eganrideclub
Strava: https://www.strava.com/eganride