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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Before the site goes for good - is there still any interest amongst the faithful for a Welsh Cogal?
I've just been thinking about routes and I'd like an excuse to go for a big ride sometime - end of the summer/start of autumn perhaps.
@RobSandy
Potentially yes but I may be off the bike for a bit at the end of the summer.
@RobSandy
Hi,
if it's the last weekend in Augist or 1st weekend in September you have 2 definite attendees. My self and my partner - she's a VERY strong rider.
Cheers,
David
@RobSandy
Hi,
do those dates work for you?
Cheers,
DAvid
@davidlhill
Provisionally I think I'm free - but lets see if we can get a few more people involved.
I'd rather run it when we can get a decent group together.
of course - we'll keep the weekends free for now. Let's hope there is enough interest!
I can't do the last weekend in August, but could potentially do the following week (Sep 1/2).
But later is probably better for me, as in the late summer/early autumn option you mentioned first - I assume that's more like end of September/early October.
Although it is Wales, so it could be the second and third weeks of July...
One of the two weekends has now been taken - a friend has invited us to cycle around Cheddar Gorge 25/26 August. Rob, Chris et al you;re welcome to join us!
David