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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@Buck Rogers
Or even 200 on 100, which would be more V than the opposite. Twice as much, I would think...
@Mikel Pearce
Love that general Carlisle/Kilbride area in general, by the way. I typically come up Snake Rd, along Cedar Springs, and then out on McNiven/Nassagaweya 1, etc. Some great riding: very pretty.
@Steampunk
! Moment of weakness showing there. Hill repeats this afternoon for me!
@Chris
This is the 2011 page - I seem to recall them saying they would have the 2012 site up in early December.
http://sport.be.msn.com/cyclingtour/rondevanvlaanderen/2011/eng/
@Buck Rogers
Paradiso is one of my favorite tequilas. A friend turned me on to Pappy a couple of years ago. That stuff is amazing - others seem to agree because, as you say, it gets harder to find all the time.
@Chris
good to see you back out on that gammy knee again - agreed Strava no good for planning - I used mapmyride for ride planning in Espana, as it is the only one that seems to give vert and profile accurately, which is very important , and it still seems the best for that since the Bryton site went and died - that said, it is a bit complicated, and doesn't easily lend to comparative and cumulative riding that Strava does
I guess it's a case of using whichever one suits your porpoise
@eightzero
I'm a WP expert, am I allowed to weigh in? There are some suck plugins. One of the things I'll be doing is adding that map based on your location as indicated on your community page.
Because of my (always higher than supported elsewhere) requirements and standards, none of the plugins do what I want, so I'll code it myself.
For instance I want to mash it up w MapmyRide and Strava so it also gives you access to that persons rides on the maps. Cool stuff, just takes time, of course.
@Dr C
Dude: dolphin meat is very high in mercury. I'd stay off it.
@Cyclops
Absolutely; anyone can order a Cogal V-Pint any time - we'll be watching the orders, though, and only those who attended the ride will receive them (obviously we'll contact any orders made in error and issue refunds etc).
Whidbey Island Cogals attendees: order your pints!
@Frank
Cool, cool, cool.
And of course. Time - it isn't just a pedal.