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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@Steampunk
A Hawaiian birth certificate and retrospective birth announcement in the local paper are on their way to you by courier. Welcome aboard!
@Chris
With the Lion of Flanders pacing the Keepers, I know where I'm putting my money...
@xyxax
You should know that I'm the kiss of death. Shows I like get canceled (typically before season finishes); folks I admire tend to live outside the mainstream. If you're seriously thinking of running for office, my advice would be to get out of that racket. Because if I'm voting for you, you don't stand a chance. Thanks for the citizenship, though; I might drive down to Juarez and see what I can get for it.
@Steampunk
So Firefly getting the can is YOUR FAULT. I see...
Firefly! I loved that show and in fact pulled out the DVD to go through it all again just the other evening as the only show I watch on TV now is Masterchef Professional.
@snoov
Such an AMAZING series. Just loved it! Well, at least I can blame Steampunk for the cancellation now. I mean, if you cannot blame someone for whatever stinks in your life, you're not tyring hard enough.
In the "other" category, I am registered for Cascade Bicycle Club's "chilly hilly" here in Seattle 2/26/12.
http://shop.cascade.org/content/events/chilly-hilly
I will be on the earliest boat, resplendent in my V-Kit.
@Buck Rogers
Actually, I'll be doing @Sgt's first as its March 24. But I'll get yours up soon as well.
What happened to that march 24 ride? is it going to happen? time to start planning spring break...
@gaswepass
The Cali Cogals are March 3-4, if that's what you are referring to. Links above.
@eightzero
I may come up for that, I have a friend that moved to Bainbridge before Xmas so I'd just stay with him. I'll give you a shout if I decide to go.