Egan 2024.06 - The Egan’s 3 Body Problem
Egan riders! Get ready to tackle the Egan's 3 Body Problem route on Tuesday's hill climbing! This route will test your mettle for 32km of ups, downs, and enough elevation gain to make your legs question their life choices.
Inspired by the mind-boggling complexity of the 3 body problem, this route will have you feeling like you're navigating a cosmic dance of gravitational forces, with chaotic and stable areas challenging your cycling skills. Remember, just like those poor celestial bodies, hydration is key! Nobody wants to end up feeling like a dried-up yoga mat by the end of the ride.
For those who haven't indulged in the mind-bending saga of "The Three-Body Problem" series, do yourself a favor and check it out on Netflix or pick up the books. You'll thank us later for the cosmic inspiration!
In the spirit of intergalactic exploration (or at least neighborhood exploration), we challenge you to spice up your Strava profiles and IG post with themes inspired by the 3 body problem. Let's see who can come up with the most out-of-this-world script and profile picture! The winners will be featured on the Performance Report.
To keep the groups well-spaced, please note the following roll times:
A group: roll 6:05
B group: roll 6:08
Women’s group: roll 6:10
Leader: The Egan Collective (Akin, Jerome, Matt, Mike, Robin and Tanner)
Route: 19.72 mi, 2792 ft, 13 segments
Segments:
1. Madonna Way (the climb): https://www.strava.com/segments/12244647 - (41s / 56s)
2. Quinhill from University (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/20659253 - (33s / 48s)
3. Border Hill: https://www.strava.com/segments/913443 - (1:12 / 1:32)
4. Wildcrest to 2nd White Gate (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/29199832 - (48s / 1:16)
5. Alta Tierra: https://www.strava.com/segments/628286 - (33s / 45s)
6. La Barranca Rd last steep part: https://www.strava.com/segments/10535308 - (22s / 28s)
7. Dezahara Way: https://www.strava.com/segments/1673922 - (47s/ 1:17)
8. Almaden Court: https://www.strava.com/segments/35588358 - (53s / 1:06)
9. Altamont_Circle_KOM: https://www.strava.com/segments/2083915 - (1:14 / 1:40)
10. A little bit Country: https://www.strava.com/segments/994786 - (52s / 1:10)
11. Stirrup/Saddle to Moon: https://www.strava.com/segments/4594985 - (1:31 / 1:50)
12. Horseshoe Ct: https://www.strava.com/segments/3010957 - (31s/ 48s)
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