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Portland Oregon Cogal

by scaler911 / Jan 6 2012 / 91 posts

Ah, the Pacific NW in winter, who can beat it? To ride in the foothills of some of the most majestic snow-capped volcanoes on the planet, with views of the Pacific Ocean or Puget Sound (which is almost the same as a view of the ocean).Anyway, take my word for it that all that is out there somewhere, because those who join us February 4th for the Po...

Beer, Frites and Mayonnaise

by Gianni / Dec 19 2011 / 102 posts

Riding the stones of Paris-Roubaix, in the Spring, in crap weather (it’s possible) and finishing the ride in the velodrome in Roubaix* should be enough enticement for any right thinking cyclists to jump on to this event. It gets better, watching the race in a scrum of drunken-loud-mad-fans, everyone covered in a sheen of beer, frites and mayo...

Velominati Keepers Tour: Cobbled Classics 2012

by The Keepers / Nov 8 2011 / 149 posts

The Hardmen. They inspire us; we aspire to be one among them. They drive us to be better cyclists. They are the solitary voice among the thousands in our heads that tell us to keep pushing when all the others tell us to stop. Their long shadows look on in approval as we pull on our cold and wet weather gear and head out into the elements to ride.Ev...

The Austin, Texas Cogal; December 4, 2011

by Jeff in PetroMetro / Nov 4 2011 / 193 posts

Stop the presses, North American Cogal #2 is off and running.  @Jeff in PetroMetro is organizing a ride deep in the heart-o-Texas on December 4, 2011 for the rider who wants a taste of drought, dust storm, truck nuts and fun. Lest we forget what a Cogal is, “… A meeting of like-minded misfits brought together by the promise of beer, pr...

Whidbey Island Cogal; October 15, 2011

by frank / Oct 21 2011 / 163 posts

On October 15, 2011, a select team of Velominati gathered in Langley on Whidbey Island to go for a ride together. These gatherings, referred to as Cogals, are a key component of the vision of Velominati, to bring the community from the Interwebs into the reality of The Ride. After all, we are Cyclists and we are meant to ride our bikes – not...

Bringing the Mountain to Muhammad: Seattle Cogal

by Cyclops / Oct 7 2011 / 294 posts

@Cyclops has taken it upon himself to organize North America’s first official Cogal right in the backyard of where it all started: Seattle, Wa. @Scaler911 and @McSqueak have confirmed that they will be driving up from Portland, OR to attend and we hereby invite any and all Velominati to attend. We’ll be doing a no-drop ride on Whidbey...

Gravé Diggers

by brett / Apr 13 2011 / 48 posts

Sometimes we need to be reminded that originality is paramount to leading a good and honest life.  It took some home truths from a poster in Frank’s Gavia post to jog our memories that old news is, well, just that; old news. We need to come up with some new material man, that shit is going on two tours old now.It’s with some embarrass...

A Sunday in Well

by brett / Apr 6 2011 / 39 posts

It’s on like Donkey Kong!  Welli-Roubaix: Hell of the North (Island) is recon’ed, the seal of approval has been licked and stamped and the gravé awaits.  Oh, yes, it is on!It looks like there may be a touch of dampness around on Sunday, which only adds to the fun (read: no fun).  We’ve added in a nice little ‘Muur̵...

Ever-Prescent V: Ronde van “V”laanderen

by frank / Mar 31 2011 / 48 posts

There is something about Northern Europe in general and Flanders in particular that exudes The V; you feel it in the air the moment you set foot into the region. Such terrible things have happened here for so long that living with hardship and suffering has not only become part of the culture of the region, but being tough has become a principl...

Velominati Cogal: Welli-Roubaix 2011

by brett / Feb 22 2011 / 172 posts

It’s a call to arms.  No, it’s a call to legs, hearts and minds.Just as the Illuminati would stage their fabled, and somewhat feared Cabals, we the Velominati will this year stage our own modern-day versions, the Cogals.  A meeting of like-minded misfits brought together by the promise of beer, preceded by a bike ride. Sound like a fo...
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