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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@RobSandy
Start point is only about 45 mins from Southampton.......
@Teocalli
It's possible then. Has to coincide with visiting the in laws. Assume it'd be a Saturday?
@RobSandy
Day can be flexible
@Teocalli
Awesome. I'll keep it in mind. However, don't make plans around my attendance. Sort out a convenient day for everyone and I'll see if I can join.
Tentative route for September SE UK Cogal.........taking in Leith Hill and Box Hill.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23118305/edit
If there is interest we can look at a date.
I'm up for it.
Middle to second half of September would be best for me - I'm away for two weeks at the end of August, beginning of September and have a vague plan to do a two-up TT on September 10.
Although I suspect my partner is going to blow me out so if anyone fancies it, keep the date free.
@ChrisO @RobSandy @DavidHill
How about 16th Sept as a tentative date. @DavidHill it's more of a Rouleur route for this year. Kinda rode it this morning bar a few wrong turns - and I need to remove the bit that is a mountain bike trail over Leith Hill.
@Teocalli
Date's in the diary - can't give more than a tentative expression of interest at this stage.
I'm still up for hosting a S wales Cogal some time later in the summer, too.
@RobSandy
I'd be up for coming over for a S Wales one but dates in what is left of Summer may be a bit of a challenge.
@Teocalli
True nuff.