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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  • @Rob

    Buck, I am gutted that I won't make it - well honestly, not so much because I will be swimming and riding down in Miami! My very best to you and Mrs. Buck and of course all the Bucketts!

    Ahhhh, what, no mushrooms???  It will not be the same without you Rob but we'll raise a glass to you after we finish!

  • @Steampunk

    @Buck Rogers

    Aha! Found it! Canadian drivers' license sufficient, or is that just going to put me in a whole whack of trouble? I'd really love to come down for this, but I'm looking down the barrel of a very busy teaching semester, and I doubt I'll be able to get away. We still need to get you up this way, too, mate (I'm running out of Canadian cycling icons to drag out on rides...)!

    Yes, Canadian picture ID will do, as long as you are not wearing your toque in the photo, eh?

    And yes, I REALLY need to get to one of your, "Let's see what awesomely famous rider just happens to show up to THIS Cogal" ride!

    Hope that you can make it but if not, you will just be another one that we will raise a glass to after the ride!

  • @roger

    In case youre wondering, it is THAT west point. I failed to make the connection until after the 4th joke that bombed on the MP at the gate...

    Yeah, MP's just LOVE jokes about bombs.  Just make sure that you are either well ahead of me or behind me when you make it.  I really have never liked being caught in crossfire.

  • How about jokes about going to visit a fictitious character from the future? I had a moment of panic last year when, approaching West Point, I realized I didn't know Buck's real name. I felt pretty confident that his last name was in fact Rogers, so I figured I'd go with "Visit Dr. Rogers" when the MP asked me the reason for going on post.

  • @CanuckChuck

    How about jokes about going to visit a fictitious character from the future? I had a moment of panic last year when, approaching West Point, I realized I didn't know Buck's real name. I felt pretty confident that his last name was in fact Rogers, so I figured I'd go with "Visit Dr. Rogers" when the MP asked me the reason for going on post.

    Ha!  I REALLY wanted to name one of my sons Flash Gordon Rogers but the VMH wouldn't have it.  What a lost opportunity right there!

  • you're still a young buck, make it happen!  the vancouver and seattle cogal reports brought back that itch the connecticut one alleviated temporarily, now to wait until october...

  • @roger

    you're still a young buck, make it happen! the vancouver and seattle cogal reports brought back that itch the connecticut one alleviated temporarily, now to wait until october...

    It's getting CLOSER!!!  And after my ride today I'll be up to six rides for the year!  Woooo-whooo!  Look out, I am coming through!

  • @the Engine @snoov @JohnB  Is everyone still in for Saturday then?

    Forecast looks OK, wind is supposed to be a steady force 5/6 gusting 9 or even 10 at high levels which might make the Glen Finglas loop a no go. The rest should be fine though, with very little above 400m and most of that not too exposed. Will just have to make sensible calls on the day, I don't particularly fancy trying to ride over the high point of the route with 100kph gusts!

    Apart from the stiff breeze, looks like it will be dry, which should be good!

  • @campbellrae1

    @the Engine @snoov @JohnB Is everyone still in for Saturday then?

    Forecast looks OK, wind is supposed to be a steady force 5/6 gusting 9 or even 10 at high levels which might make the Glen Finglas loop a no go. The rest should be fine though, with very little above 400m and most of that not too exposed. Will just have to make sensible calls on the day, I don't particularly fancy trying to ride over the high point of the route with 100kph gusts!

    Apart from the stiff breeze, looks like it will be dry, which should be good!

    A day for the mtb's then.

    V past 09.00 at the Spar car park in Drymen

    The cloud-capp'd tow'rs, the gorgeous palaces,
    The solemn temples, the great globe itself,
    Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve,
    And, like this insubstantial pageant faded,
    Leave not a rack behind. We are such stuff
    As dreams are made on; and our little life
    Is rounded with a sleep.

  • Well Up For It. 12 Brunehaut Blonde boxed with a bottle opener. Personally happy with a 100kph wind as long as its at my back but it rarely is. @snoov Yours at 0640 ish? There may be another from my neck of the woods if he gets a CX or MTB in time. I gave him The Rules when laid up injured a few weeks back and now on the road to being initiated. Looking at other transportation options (only got small cars now) so I'm still able to pick you up. Watch for email tomorrow.

    I'm assuming a fuelling stop at some point mid ride?

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