The Cogals

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

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  • @Barracuda I'm pretty sure you need to do the whole thing, plenty of time to plan so no excuses. Mikael, I will facebook you my details.

  • Hmmm... I'm considering flying over for some of the TDU from Perth next year, this could be just the impetus I need to get my arse in gear.

    Keep us updated.

  • @Barracuda right then, well the plan is to start in the city, ride south to Willunga before coming back in to the city to watch the pre-tdu crit in the east end. If you're driving up to get to the start there doesn't seem to be much point bailing half way when you can just ride back to your car and take in some pro riding as a bonus...

  • Scottish Cogal - provisional date Saturday the 13th of October. Start and route TBC but either Aberfeldy or Callander.

    As a suggestion - Aberfeldy would be some variation on the Etape route - it's just about long enough - so circuit of Loch Rannoch and Schiehallion. It contains coffee shops but I'm not sure any open early enough. Also - the availability of bunkhouses allows the consumption of Malted Recovery Beverage for those who have to drive. 

    The Callander option involves being fed by Mrs Engine and the big advantage is that staying over is viable at the Engine household for any Velominitas Budgetas who might otherwise struggle. Cheapo accommodation is available in the village if numbers turn out to be more than three. Again this allows Malted Recovery Beverage consumption for those who have to drive. Callander is sophisticated enough to offer double espresso too. Route for this would involve the Duke's Pass, Loch Katrine (theoretically traffic free) and The Crow Road.

    Given this is the weekend the clocks change, I think that Saturday is the better day. Weather could be awful and the opportunities for proper Rule #5 and #10 riding are many.

  • @the Engine

    Sounds like fun, but i've just looked on the map and that's a hell of a long way from where i live.

    Fingers crossed you get a good turn out.

  • @936adl

    @the Engine

    Sounds like fun, but i've just looked on the map and that's a hell of a long way from where i live.

    Fingers crossed you get a good turn out.

    Thanks - Scotland generally is a long way from Shropshire. In our defence both venues are served by railways (sort of).

  • @the Engine

    @936adl

    @the Engine

    Sounds like fun, but i've just looked on the map and that's a hell of a long way from where i live.

    Fingers crossed you get a good turn out.

    Thanks - Scotland generally is a long way from Shropshire. In our defence both venues are served by railways (sort of)

    Keep posting details, I could be tempted. Have in laws in Lancashire who couldact as a staging post!

  • @936adl

    @the Engine

    @936adl

    @the Engine

    Sounds like fun, but i've just looked on the map and that's a hell of a long way from where i live.

    Fingers crossed you get a good turn out.

    Thanks - Scotland generally is a long way from Shropshire. In our defence both venues are served by railways (sort of)

    Keep posting details, I could be tempted. Have in laws in Lancashire who couldact as a staging post!

    Most excellent - I'll get something up on the calendar (for Callander - see what I did there) by the end of the week(ish).

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