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 @Xyverz, et al

    I'm up for helping organize a NorCal Cogal if dates work. Needs to be before mid-August for me.  Could even do it here in the Tahoe basin if folks are interested in some scenic climbing. Cheers.

  • Hmm could be in for a Nor-Cal cogal (if I'm not grossly underestimating the distance to get there which I probably am....)

    Otherwise, do any of you good folk ride out around the LA area? Would be good to get some miles and recovery beverages in with local Velominati.....

  • Not to hijack, but I'm going to be down in the Santa Cruz area (up in the hills out of Felton, to be exact) visiting my daughter and her husband later this month, 24th to 26th. Plan to do a couple of rides of 50-70 kms in the hills there and would welcome company if anyone's available.

  • Hi,

    A small group of Velominati pretenders are planning on 'doing' Mont Ventoux on Saturday 13 July, the daty before the TdF does. We're aiming to get there either the Thusday or the Friday, with the ascent on the Saturday. As part of my research I found there is a club de cingles, for riders that do all three roads in one day (!). Seeing as that adds up to around 130kms, can this be classified as Cogal territory?!

    But the main reason for writing is - does anyone here have experience of camping on the Mont Ventoux as part of the TdF entourage? I was insipred to do this by Frank's account of his trip to the Alpe d'Huez several years ago - I'm assuming 'different mountain, same type of deal'. Am I right or being deluded?!

    Also, anybody else here fancy joining our small peloton, which is 6 strong at present?

    Cheers,

    David

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