Cogals (pronounce it correctly: kog-al) are meetings of like-minded misfits brought together by the promise of beer, preceded by a bike ride. Cogals are free, open to all, organized by our fellow Velominati and are always followed by consumption of post-ride recovery ales and merriment. These are gatherings of unbridled observance of Rule #4.
Cogals differ themselves from other group rides by the meeting the following criteria:
- First, Cogals are free, organized and supported through Velominati, though not necessarily a Keeper. Anyone is welcome to join a Cogal. Legally speaking, however, we have no involvement, so if you crash or die, it’s your own problem. Please be careful to study the route previously and take precautionary measures to stay safe.
- Second, a Cogal is a day-long undertaking that focuses 100% on the bike. The rides are categorized (Casually Deliberate, Rule #5, Rule #10, for example) but are long. This is what you’re doing today, nothing else; see Rule #4. Rides can be any length, but a minimum distance of 130km should be expected.
- Third, Cogals always include a session of Malted Recovery Beverage Consumption after the ride. Whenever possible, it should also include a pre-ride espresso.
Not all the events in The Cogals are actual Cogals. We also post rides and events that are of interest to the community, as well as Keepers Tours, which are Velominati-hosted, paid cycling Tours tailored to the tastes of a velominatus.
Any member of the community is welcomed to organize a Cogal. If interested, either post your interest below or email us with the following information:
- Date of Cogal
- Starting Address (ideally somewhere neutral, like a café or park)
- Route (MapMyRide, Bikely, or Strava)
- Ride Classification (Casually Deliberate, Rule V, Rule VV, or suggest another)
- A paragraph describing the Cogal
Upcoming Cogals
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@Buck Rogers
Damn! And you'll be back to hammer 200 on 100 at the end of the month! You, sir, are a hardman.
@Steampunk
Ha! Yeah, if the pave' and Route 100 don't kill me, my VMH probably will!!! Should be an awesome month in June, though. Definitely inspires me to get the k's in and the calories out!
What ever happened to the write up for the Texas cogal, BTW?
@mcsqueak
Not sure where the official one ended up. JiPM wrote it. I gave him a bunch of photos, and I thought he had submitted it weeks ago. Maybe it is stuck in the hopper? Not sure.
I think some Tritard trolls kidnapped JiPM.
@itburns
Yeah, no kidding. He has seriously gone MIA. I have not seen or heard from him for a couple of weeks now. He lives right near you, correct? Any recent sightings?
I saw his daughter and ex at a Festivus party. He was supposed to show later but didn't. It was a shame, too. I was surprised with my Rule #5 custom wool jersey gift at that same party and was looking forward to his reaction. I'll have to revert to stalking him at the LBS.
@Buck Rogers
Yeah I was looking forward to reading it! I can't get too upset about its tardiness however, as I emailed Gianni about an article I had an idea for last month, and I have yet to follow through with writing and submitting it.
I swear, the moment I leave work all ambition for projects or writing turns off...
What's worse, I have an article announcing the CA Cogal sitting in Frank's queue getting pre-empted by a paean to a freakin' gilet, fercrapssakes!
I get no respect, I tell ya, no respect...
@sgt
I think that article was targeted at me, as I placed an order for the V-Kit a few weeks back and it did not include a gilet, just bibs and jersey. Clearly Frank is trying to rope me into an additional kit investment in a subtle, yet public manner.