@Cyclops has taken it upon himself to organize North America’s first official Cogal right in the backyard of where it all started: Seattle, Wa. @Scaler911 and @McSqueak have confirmed that they will be driving up from Portland, OR to attend and we hereby invite any and all Velominati to attend.
We’ll be doing a no-drop ride on Whidbey Island, following a route that is not terribly hilly and easily accommodates varying distances, though I myself will be planning on a 100k or more. We’ll leave the Coffeehouse Bookstore in Langley at V minutes past 10 to give everyone plenty of time to find their way up to the island and into Langley. Route details will be published in the posts below when it is confirmed. (I have to do some research as I’ve not done the ride in it’s entirety myself.) Hope to see you there.
UPDATE: The route has been posted on MapMyRide. It is a 160km ride with the option to cut section off for those who are getting tired.
UPDATE: Those who are interested are invited to dinner Friday Evening at Quinn’s Pub on Capital Hill in Seattle. Please arrive as close to 6:30 as possible; late-comers will not be guaranteed a seat at the table if the place is full.
Yours in Cycling,
Frank
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Though there are two 2011 U.S. National Champions about 30 minutes down the interstate from me – southeast Idaho isn’t exactly a road bike Mecca. And I wear the V-Shirt whenever I’m traveling in the area to races (whether to participate or spectate) but I’ve only had one person recognize the Sign of the “V”. So the chances of running into or riding with a fellow Velominati are pretty slim. Let alone the demented brainchild of all this nonsense – Darth Strack. What’s a boy to do? Take the bull by the horns and make it happen my own self, that’s what. I figure that anywhere that I can drive to in a day is not too far to go for a ride so I’m off to Seattle to see whether this “Frank” character is indeed worthy to be praised or if he’s just some guy behind a curtain pulling levers and turning dials.
The plan is for a meet and greet (and eat and drink) Friday night Oct. 14 and a ride on Saturday the 15th. A few blokes from Portland way are planning on coming up as well so it looks like it is going to turn into a little Gran Fronkdo. Anyone that can make it is invited. We haven’t sorted out the details of the route or meeting place or time or anything important like that but we should have all that set in cobbles by early this week, so stay tuned.
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Frank says: "even a dog can't take the sound of a fucking disk brake."
Marco: "wait. You read other shit blogs?"
Buncha drunks. 9am ferry. HTFU.
@Jeff in PetroMetro
What JiPM said. Texas cobbles. Loose but tight in the hands, pray that the Tire Goddess gets you through one more time. Also be satisfied that you aren't riding an organized event where they thought it would be better to lay 2x4s between the cattle guards. Absolute carnage.
In Velodarity of the Drizzle City Cogal, my route tomorrow - much less elevation, but only the Keepers can raise mountains: Ride Around The Block
You have to go to full screen before it lets you choose km compliance under "Map Options".
@eightzero
Please lot of pictures, video, and great stories for the rest of us who wish we could be there! Have a great time, let me know if my forecast worked out!
@King Clydesdale
Wil do. Frank has 160km of suffering set out for us. Will try my best to take pics, but...Merckx help me...Marco will be on the TSX. I will be so fucked.
@itburns
Awesome ride route! I wish I could join you. I'm gonna squeeze in 75 minutes this a.m. then head off to get all bent out of shape over Rule 11. Have a great ride!
@all who are participating in the 1st North American Cogal: I'm in awe, I'm jealous, and I hope y'all have an AWESOME ride and LOOK FANTASTIC!
@Jeff in PetroMetro
Really? I'm an idiot when it comes to computers and websites. Probably just me. Oh, and I have my VMH and FIVE kids so they make us get a double/suite. I bet that is the reason.
@itburns
Me as well. Just cannot make it the November 12/13 weekend or Thanksgiving weekend (On-call). Just emailed JiPM about a few other dates. What dates are good for you "itburns"?
My v-ride complete. Turned out to be a nice day, although a little chilly. Ride report shortly. 8 takers for the ride, and I had to cut mine shorter than the others. Just don't have 160km in my legs at v-speeds!
Marco looks fab on the TSX.