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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  • Alcon:

    Just received an email from the awesome Cannibals in Connecticut.  I will cut and paste it here and then let them lay in the final details but sounds like they are setting up a killer Cogal for this Spring in Connecticut!

    Here is their email:

    "While we are of course looking forward to the 2nd Annual West Point Cogal next October, the Cannibal Velo Club Trustees met recently over frosty mugs to plan a joint Velominati-Cannibal Spring Cogal here in Connecticut.  We hope you guys will be able to broadcast it prominently on the V-site to attract a good-size group.  There's obviously lots of advance notice, which is good for planning.

     Proposed details:

    • Date: Sunday May 19th (shrewdly missing both the Mother's Day and Memorial Day weekends). 
    • Accommodations:  I'm sure that among the Cannibals, we can host most or all of the visiting Velominati/hoti.  Bed & Breakfast venues are also available nearby.  A Saturday Dinner/BBQ would be great for those who arrive the day before the ride.
    • Route: about 130km, about 5k climbing.  A mix of short, tough climbs, endless rollers, and scenic beauty in both rural and coastal areas.

    http://connect.garmin.com/course/2423364

     We can figure out other details, mid-ride chow, timing, etc. as the date nears.  In the meantime, please share your thoughts and suggestions.

     Kind regards."

    Sounds awesome.  Another one to throw on the calendar!

  • I remeber seeing that photo at your house buck, and i both laughed at the irony (i love rapha kit) and how well executed it was.

    That said i cant wait for all the rides next year.   this Connecticut group is the bees knees!  I think we can firmly put to rest the myth that roadies are all pricks.

    Whoever took the photo of us coming through West Point should enter it in the photo of the year article.  Even the seagulls are mid Vlight

  • @all

    Our Cogal page was all jacked up; there are a mountain of Cogals coming up - check out the list and attend whatever rides you want. I'm on Maui and will be at the East Maui Cogal on the 9th. HELL YEAH!

  • @frank

    @all

    Our Cogal page was all jacked up; there are a mountain of Cogals coming up - check out the list and attend whatever rides you want. I'm on Maui and will be at the East Maui Cogal on the 9th. HELL YEAH!

    Nice one, what do we need to do to organise ordering the Cogal Pints for the Adelaide one?

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