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
[events_list limit=”5″]
CONTENTS
[separator break=”true”/]
Submit Your Own Cogal:
[event_form]
[separator break=”true”/]
View Comments
@Teocalli
#Happy70Eddy
Cogal of the Falling Leaves - I humbly suggest Saturday, October 17 for a proper chance at some fuckedness and so as to not interfere with Canadian turkey weekend the week before.
@DeKerr
Seconded.
A reminder if any near-London Velominati want to do the Dulwich Ride of the Falling Leaves sportive on Oct 4. Entries are now open on Rider HQ and they go quickly as it is a limited number.
If you're not really into sportives this is a good one. A Clayton's sportive (which will only make sense to Aussies). More like a great big club ride in groups than a mass sportive.
It starts at Herne Hill Velodrome, does 115kms with some nice lumps in the Surrey/Kent hills and finishes just down the road at Dulwich Sports Club.
Speaking of near London Velominati, @blackpooltower and I are meeting up on the evening of 14 January for some velo centric banter and possible London (or there abouts) Cogal planning.
Venue is tbd so keep an eye on the Cogals page or email me on london.cogal@gmail.com and I'll let you know where and when it's going to be.
@chris
email sent!
David
@chris
I think I'll be away on the white stuff
@Teocalli
Ha ha, just saw this, I'm hoping you either meant snow or the strade bianche
@Barracuda
Ha Ha. Pun not intended but I did mean snow. Though there are probably some who think I'm away with the fairies most of the time. Plus Crested Butte does have a bit of a reputation as the last Hippy outpost in Colorado.
New to the site and was curious to know if there were any members in the Southwest U.S. I found a fabulous route starting in Talihina, OK that is about 85 miles with 7k feet of climbing. I live about 3+ hours away (in North Texas), but am thinking about doing this ride sometime in the fall. It would be great to make a bit of an event with it.