Egan 2026.23 - 5 Ways to the Four Ways
Egan 2026.23:
Dear Herd,
You’ve seen the 4-way stop at the top of Viscaino from a few different angles this year, but have you seen it from every single possible one in a single ride?!?! That’s right it’s time for one of my least favourite routes, “5 Ways to the Four Ways.” First, we’ll warm up with four short segments with basically no rest in between, then cruise over via 3 more segments to the fabulous 5.
While the route may be short, it is hot and the segments are relentless! Bring two bottles and a light for the ride home.
See you tomorrow!
Egan 2026.22 Results:
Thank you again to Christophe for setting up our new awesome leaderboard, now with analysis of your rider type and performance across the season! https://www.creativeshot.com/egan/2026/egan_2026_22.html. Congrats to riders of the day Francesca Li (9 PRs and second week in a row!) and Robert Ragno (10 PRs!). Well done all riders.
Start Times:
EE Group: 5:45 PM
A Group: 6:05 PM
B Group: 6:08 PM
The Egan Collective (Matt B, James, Robin, Brandy, Hannon, Katie, and Phillip)
Route:
https://www.strava.com/routes/2995554752139583268
Summary:
19.31 mi / 2551 ft
31.08 km / 778m
Segments:
1. Madonna Way: https://www.strava.com/segments/863594 - (43s / 58s)
2. Quinhill from University (Egan Official): https://www.strava.com/segments/20659253 - (33s / 49s)
3. Border Hill (official to summit): https://www.strava.com/segments/4111990 - (51s / 1:04)
4. Valley View from Border: https://www.strava.com/segments/1315771 - (33s / 49s)
5. O'Keefe summitage: https://www.strava.com/segments/22323489 - (38s / 52s)
6. Elena Sprint: https://www.strava.com/segments/8621559 - (55s / 1:13)
7. Duval Way outbound: https://www.strava.com/segments/1637778 - (35s / 48s)
8. Viscaino West Side: https://www.strava.com/segments/619616 - (50s / 1:18)
9. La Cresta: https://www.strava.com/segments/491203 - (2:56 / 3:45)
10. Anacapa - Sir Francis to La Cresta: https://www.strava.com/segments/681843 - (2:36 / 3:22)
11. Ascenscion + Anacapa: https://www.strava.com/segments/658065 - (2:23 / 3:06)
12. Viscaino Rd (East Side): https://www.strava.com/segments/676449 - (1:25 / 1:56)
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 with the A group (the B and women’s group have no OLH recommendations, just come join!).
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/469663