The Cogals

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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  • @Nate

    @Buck Rogers

    You have an address yet?

    my personal email is kbaldwin00@hotmail.com (those are zeros, not captial ohs).  Anyone coming to the Cogal just shoot me an email for the actual house address.  Probably doesn't matter these days, a simple interent search would probably show you my address but seems safer to not post it outright?

  • @Nate

    @Buck Rogers

    You have an address yet?

    @Buck Rogers

    @Nate

    @Buck Rogers

    You have an address yet?

    my personal email is kbaldwin00@hotmail.com (those are zeros, not captial ohs).  Anyone coming to the Cogal just shoot me an email for the actual house address.  Probably doesn't matter these days, a simple interent search would probably show you my address but seems safer to not post it outright?

    Thanks Nate!  Can you send me an email and I will send you my personal address?

  • @Buck Rodgers

    You've successfully triggered one of the few times in my life that I regret not living in Poughkeepsie anymore.  Ninety-nine and one-half percent of the time, I'm happy to be living out West instead, but today -- today I wish I could join you.  Those are some beautiful hills down there, and you might even get some fall color, too.  Cheers.

    I should be back to visit the parents just after Christmas if you feel like riding with someone; fair warning that I would be on an ancient bike and four or five months away from peaking.

  • Not sure how many Aussies are here, but is there any interest in a Gold Coast/Northern NSW Cogal ?

    I indulge in one man Cogals in this area regularly, and happy to share some routes.

    I have a Personal Koppenberg ride planned too, for a rainy day, so I can combine Rules V, 9 6 and VV.

  • @Ken Ho I know Brett organised a mini one in Newcastle when he went & caught up with some mates a while back, in the mean time you'll just have to make the pilgrimage down south for the Tour Down Under & the Adelaide Cogal on the Sunday before the race kick's off (see links at the top of the page).

  • @Mikael Liddy sorry I haven't replied earlier about your SA Cogal. Unfortunately I won't be able to head over there - school holidays, disdain for Adelaide, etc. etc.

  • @Mikael Liddy

    Thanks.  I've made a mental note of that.  Pretty easy to fly over, do the Cogal, then fly home.

    I like the idea of teh Keepers Tour except for, bloody awful time if year to leave Oz and go to Europe.  Aussies should only visit Europe in high summer, to make the most of the daylight hours.  I'm guessing Fronk chooses early spring so he can be assured of Flandrian mud to give him braggin rights .

    Also, might need to upgrade the dental plan if I'm to ride the cobbles.  Glad I've never wasted money on a vasectomy.

  • @Marcus

    @Mikael Liddy sorry I haven't replied earlier about your SA Cogal. Unfortunately I won't be able to head over there - school holidays, disdain for Adelaide, etc. etc.

    Yeah I'd assumed as much...plus the amount of paperwork involved in being allowed to leave the state probably isn't worth it.

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