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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@the Engine Either locale is good for me. Got a little bit of knowledge of both too. Clear pre and post ride advantages to Callander though. Await majority decision with anticipation.
Well, for reasons known only to the Keeprs, I can't post in the guest article on the Mt. Baker Hill Climb.
A commercial photog got me on the way up in the V-Kitte:
http://www.pbase.com/patrickkennedy/image/145964614
Here's the track. 2:27 was outside my target of 2:20, but beat my 2009 record by 7 minutes. We didn't dawdle in the low 40 degF temps at the top. Was dry and overall a good ride; the descent rather chilly.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/220960087
Had a great time with mrs/dr eightzero, @imakecricles and @peakintwoyears and his VMH. See you all at the Whidbey Cogal.
@the Engine
I'm in looking forward to the details and will see if my riding buddies are up for it too.
Right - I've emailed an outline to the Keepers.
Due to Earning a Living I'm not around much over the next week but I'll take a look at the response and any further actions required next weekend.
Basically if you want to do this you need to be in Ancaster Square in Callander at 09.0V on Saturday the 13th of October.
@the Engine
OK, I might have a couple of other guys coming along but we might not stay overnight. If they come or not, I'll be there.
@the Engine
Looking forward to it. Overnight unlikely true to work commitments. May have a companion with me too if he finishes his 2 week, 1283 mile ride around the coast of Scotland in one piece.
Ok fellas - the Deli on Ancaster Square opens for espressi at 08.30 on Saturdays. So that's the first mission issue sorted.
@the Engine Just booked my flight, I get into Edinburgh at about 9am on the 13th. Unfortunately it's not for the cogal, I've got a fortieth to go to - drinking and golf, neither of which I do particularly well any more. Anoying that I'll be in the vicinity (just north of Perth) but unable to join you. Next time.
Have a good one.
Short notice Cogal on Sunday, the 21st of October, at West Point, NY. Totally, crazy hilly ride planned. Write up just sent to Gianni and Frank about two minutes ago.
It will be a casually deliberate, hill-climbing fest where we regroup at the top of each climb. Everyone can stay at my house the night before (Saturday) and we will provide dinner and breakfast. We will get lunch on the ride in Cornwall after crossing over the closed to motorized traffic Highway 218. If coming from NYC, you can ride the metro into Garrison Station and I can come pick you up on Saturday and bring you back Sunday. Rest of the details in the write up! Hope to see you there!!!