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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@RedRanger
Well, it's mostly been Scaler thus far but I'll take half-credit, sure!
@RedRanger
Thanks,
The VMH is the one that'll have her hands full depending on attendance.
@frank
Good stuff, Fronk! But our start time on the "200 on 100" is 5 am, not 8 am, and finish is more like 8 to 10 pm!
jk,, I realize that you are just throwing out times to get a posting going.
Also, my place on the Lake in North Ferrisburgh will be open to people for crashing on the couch/floor, first come, first served as a base of operations.
@Buck Rogers
Correct - your sample article didn't have a time and/or location for the start. If you give me an address of the starting point and a time, I'll update the Cogal listing.
But you're right, everything is subject to change pending more detail!
The route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/55543862
Something else I didn't mention; I can pretty much promise a strong headwind both going out and coming back. It goes up to the gateway to the Columbia Gorge, a world class windsurfing destination. Didn't get that way 'cause of light winds.
I'll probably re-post this a few more times before the Cogal starts, but you can RSVP me at skbugco@yahoo.com (ghost account), and I'll give directions, phone numbers etc. Please include your handle so I can sorta weed thru the riffraff.
Hey Brett, are we going to have a eNZed one?
The Whidbey Cogal V-Pint arrived: it's a beaut! We should have a world-wide Cogal day. Cogals everywhere all on the same day.
Merckx be praised!
I'm still up for hosting a Santa Barbara / Solvang, CA Cogal in March, April or May. I can do any number of routes, 100-150 km, with lots of climbing... Anyone interested?
PS Have fun in Austin tomorrow.
@sgt
Yes. Very interested. So long as we end up, or go thru Ojai up 150 from Carp. If I made 7-8 figures, that's where I'd live. Riding, surfing, culture.........