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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@sgt
Wasn't that what u wore when we rode a scaler?
Crap, that was supposed to be @mcsqueak. That's no fun.
@gaswepass
I wasn't wearing anything, I got lost trying to find the Portland Naked Bike Ride and ran into @Scaler911 randomly.
@Gianni
no worries. I'm a bit scared to have it public for it to ripped apart do to poor gramer and spelling.
@sgt
this supervisor role is still new since I took the promotion 2 weeks before school started. Im just glad its a part time gig, merckx Im adding even more grey hairs to my head.
@mcsqueak
gosh, scaler didnt ever bring that up. I was talking about the summer, but the moment passed anyhow. won't rat you out for owning yja after all if I can't even correctly identify who I'm flaming with these posts....
@gaswepass
Holy Merckx. Just won't let my inability to identify gender go will y'all? That's alright, the Cogal is drawing near.............
@gaswepass
I was certainly not wearing a YJA during the summer, of all things!
@mcsqueak
just starting trouble for no good reason...
Any of you see this?
http://travel.cervelo.com/race-events/paris-roubaix/
Paris-Roubaix
Apr 5-9, 2012
US$3,495 (single supplement $1,000)
What a bargain!
@sgt
Dude, your Cogal piece will go up about a month before the cogal...otherwise we'll all just forget the fuckin' thing is happening...we have short memories around here!