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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@Xyverz
Your thumb looks fucked, completely.
But you look like you're proudly taking your first real crash in major V style. Strong work, pedalwan.
And, as I expressed to you via email, I am so glad you're OK and get well soon, mate. Hopefully your thumb won't keep you typing, your community needs you!
@Xyverz solid work on the hip grazing, just a heads up, you may want to sit down when you change the bandage over. First time I did that I very nearly succumbed to gravity sans control, that shit hurts!
@Xyverz All in all you came out remarkably unscathed, praise be to Merckx. I suspect that RV suffered from some serious but hard to detect damage, to balance everything else out.
@scaler911
what you and mrs scaler do behind closed doors is none of our business.
in all seriousness hope everyone heals quickly.
@frank - That photo was taken just after my MD looked at it. It's actually looking better every day. I'm more and more able to use it, but still no pinching motions for very long (or with very much pressure) before I start screaming in pain (in my head - not out loud).
@Mikael Liddy - Actually, I didn't get a bandage for the hip, knee, shoulder, or lower leg. Shoulder stings the most, but everything else is fine. Most of the rash has already healed and fallen off, much to my surprise. The bruise looks pretty wicked though. =)
@Nate - Totally! Sadly, my left brifter has sustained at least cosmetic damage. We'll see after the check. I'm really feeling bad for you to have witnessed the thing first hand.
@roger - Thanks mate!
@Xyverz
That bastard Mountain Charlie beat any lingering upsetness out of me.
@Nate
I would have to call that cause for celebration! =)
dammit - this still looks good, I'm a sprinter at heart and this will kill me... not to mention take me a while...hmm
@Xyverz ouch -heal soon!
@Xyverz
Damn, glad you're OK! For all the riding everyone (except me) does on this site, it seems reports of injury are few and far between.