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 rest of us are back safe. Heal up fast @xyverz!
Strava of the ride: http://app.strava.com/activities/68603108
Can't thank @xyverz and Velomilurker Dave for putting together an awesome and V-ful route.
@starclimber I moved left to avoid some gravel. Guy in the RV didn't know where his backend was and clocked me. I bit the dust at about 30kph.
@xyxax, @LA Dave, @gaswepass Thanks all! I hope to be back on the bike by the end of the week.
@Nate Good to hear. Dave said you guys motored on and hammered through the rest of the ride to make up for my shenanigans. =)
@Xyverz
Awesome. Hoogerland award material.
@Nate Thanks!
You realize that I'm going to have to complete this ride in the coming months? I need my revenge on Highway 1.
@Xyverz
The V is strong in this one.
@Xyverz
Bummer! Hope you heal fast!! Must be in the air as Mrs. Scaler got rear ended Friday (long story, but the douchebag did it on purpose).
Be safe out there!!
So, I was able to walk away, but thought my thumb might have been busted. Here's me smiling before hopping in the ambulance. Nate was giving his report to the officer while I was preparing to go for a 4-wheeled ride.
And the thumb...
My doctor (who also happens to be a Sports Medicine Specialist) has told me that everything is in relatively good shape and will heal. I'm hoping to be back on Bike #2 by the end of the week.
And this is the last I hope to be playing up Rule 81. =)
Quite some time after the event but was there ever a write up of the Bristol Cogal?