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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@xyxax
You have my vote. Of course, I'm not allowed to vote in the US.
@Nate, @Tartan1749, @sgt
Alright, we'll try it your way. I'll get one of the Cogal articles up today then.
And then stopyerbitchin.
@mouse
That's great. I just proposed an ITT up the Kapelmuur.
@Chris, @xyxax
Yes, Chris is right - no connection whatsoever between the two. Pavé´Cycling Classics is our guide and they are alive and well.
What about a two up TT through Arenberg?
@frank
Better f'king be the 200 on 100 one!!!
(Said with all due respect, of course). :)
@936adl
Nice. Or a 260km P-R TTT.
@frank
Google streetmap shows a gate at the entrance to the Arenberg that might make it a bit tricky to hit the cobbles at full gas (anything less would seem inappropriate) will Pavé´Cycling Classics be able to get it open for us on the day?
@frank
Hell, just rapid fire all of them up today and people can go to which ever one they will be involved with. That way all the info will be out for planning purposes. Of course, I am sure that my suggestions count for f'k all, but still, there it is!
@Buck Rogers
Actually, I'll be doing @Sgt's first as its March 24. But I'll get yours up soon as well.
@Chris
Not sure, I'll check. That said, we were planning to first stop at the gate anyway to pay our respects to this most sacred of spots. Then back up and plow into it á bloc.
@frank
Quite proper, too.
If it can't be open, we'll have to work on our CX hopping skills.