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    Rebel Routes: The Snake

    Eric Schlange
    By Eric Schlange
    November 23, 2019
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    “The Snake” covers most of the roads in Watopia proper in both directions, which means you’ll hit 5 timed KOMs and 3 timed sprints. It’s a true “Out and Back” route, and we call it the snake because it looks like this:

    About Rebel Routes

    “Rebel Routes” are Zwift rides which are not available on Zwift’s routes list, thus requiring manual navigation.

    See all rebel route posts >

    The reward for your rebel ride? Exploring a new route, knowing you’ve gone where few Zwifters have gone before. And a Strava segment rank in the tens or hundreds instead of the thousands!

    Route Description

    This longer route winds through the less mountainous portions of Watopia then doubles back and retraces itself in reverse.

    We begin in the desert, riding over Fuego Flats before turning into Titans Grove for the forward KOM. Then make your way down to Ocean Boulevard and over to the reverse Hilly KOM for our second timed climb.

    Next we travel through downtown Watopia, hit the Esses and the reverse sprint, and make our way across the land bridge to the volcano. This is the largest climb of our route. Make it to the top, take a look around–you’re at the head of the snake, halfway through the ride. Now it’s time to retrace your path!

    Ride the land bridge to the Italian Villas, hit the forward sprint, then fly through downtown Watopia and up the forward Hilly KOM. Make your way down to the Fishing Village and into the Ocean Boulevard tube, then hang a right as you come out of it to head back to the desert.

    But before we reach the desert proper we’ve got to turn into Titans Grove and have a go at the reverse KOM. Then it’s back through the desert, finishing at the desert rock arch. Well done!

    Profile

    Even though you will ride over 5 timed KOMs, this route is actually quite flat with only 661 meters of elevation over 77.4km. The Volcano KOM halfway through is the largest climb. Since this is a true out and back route, you can see the profile mirrors itself.

    Getting Started

    Start by choosing the Tempus Fugit route, or any route that puts you near the desert start pens. The route begins at the desert sprint arch.

    Turn by Turn

    Here are the turns you’ll need to make to successfully complete The Snake. Start by choosing the Tempus Fugit route, or any route that puts you near the desert start pens. The route begins at the desert sprint arch.

    1. Straight (Right) to Epic KOM
    2. Right to Titans Grove
    3. Left to Ocean Blvd
    4. Left to Ocean Blvd
    5. Straight to Italian Villas
    6. Straight (Right) to Italian Villas
    7. Right to 360 Bridge
    8. Straight (Right) to Reverse KOM
    9. Straight (Right) to Reverse KOM
    10. Straight (Right) to Downtown
    11. Straight (Left) to Downtown
    12. Straight (Left) to Sprint
    13. Right to Volcano Circuit
    14. Straight (Left) to Volcano Circuit
    15. Straight (Right) to Volcano KOM
    16. Straight (Left) to Volcano Circuit CCW
    17. Straight (Right) to Italian Villas
    18. Left to Sprint
    19. Straight (Left) to Sprint
    20. Right to Downtown
    21. Straight (Right) to KOM
    22. Straight (Left) to KOM
    23. Straight (Left) to Bridge
    24. Straight (Left) to Italian Village/Sprint
    25. Left to Sequoia Circle
    26. Straight (Left) to Sequoia Circle
    27. Straight (Left) to Downtown
    28. Right to Desert Flats
    29. Right to Titans Grove
    30. Straight (Left) to Desert Flats

    Route details:
    Distance: 77.4km (48.1 miles)
    Elevation Gain: 661m (2170′)
    Strava Segment

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    Got an idea for a great rebel route? Share it below and maybe we’ll publish a post about it!

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      Eric runs Zwift Insider in his spare time when he isn't on the bike or managing various business interests. He lives in Northern California with his beautiful wife, two kids and dog. Follow on Strava

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      Triskel
      Triskel
      2 years ago

      I liked the route 🙂

      It would be desirable to include this route in https://zwiftinsider.com/rebel-routes/

      And also at https://zwiftinsider.com/verified-zwift-strava-segments/

      Greetins

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      2 years ago
      Reply to  Triskel

      Thanks Triskel! Done!

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      Hugh Grainger
      Hugh Grainger
      1 year ago

      The turn by turn instructions need updating. After 11 there is a second Right Straight Volcano KOM needed. And after 22 (which will be 23) a Left Straight Jagged Peak (or something like that) is required as there is now an mtb option on the right.

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      Kerry Davies
      Kerry Davies
      1 year ago

      I think there are quite a few changes here, I was frantically scribbling as I rode and this is my best effort at all the turns (with what the other option is, and whether they are manual turns for the vast majority, although I might not have got all the manual turns noted). New/different turns are added in with *** Straight (Right) to Epic KOM Right to Titans Grove Left to Ocean Blvd [Manual] Left to Ocean Blvd [Manual] Straight to Italian Villas Straight (Right) to Italian Villas [Left to Jungle/Epic KOM] Right to 360 Bridge [Left to Italian Villas]… Read more »

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      Kerry Davies
      Kerry Davies
      1 year ago
      Reply to  Kerry Davies

      Sorry 25 & 26 were new too, so should be marked with ***

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      Eric Schlange
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      Eric Schlange(@eschlange)
      8 months ago
      Reply to  Kerry Davies

      Thanks for the help, Kerry! I updated the turn list above… it’s very close to what you listed.

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