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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STRONG work, Fronk, STRONG work!!! Just ordered my Austin Cogal pint. Cannot wait, only a few more weeks!!!
This is some bad ass shit Fronk! Strong work indeed!
Boy that sure is a purdy calendar, there!
Get it filled! You and Scaler were talking a lot of tough talk about a Portland ride in December!
As for the 100 on 200 ride in June. I have been checking it out and there is an actual organization that runs this exact event yearly in June. They have been doing it since something like the early '80's with a few years missed here and there. They invite all comers and do not ask for any money. They have full SAG and support set up and seem like really good people. Their website is 100-200.org. They have tentively set the date for June 23rd next year. Check out their website and let me know what you think.
It would solve a TON of logistics and also allow many sub groups to form as it kind of has to be a Rule V ride with the possibility of being a Rule IX ride as well with the overall distance being so long.
Please chime in when you can so that, at least for me, I can change my trip to France to the first part of June as opposed to the end of the month and we can all plan accordingly.
Thanks, Buck
@Buck Rogers
If you're interested in just doing the ride - go for the 100-200.org ride, but it won't be a Cogal. No big deal obviously; just pointing it out.
@frank
Excellent to know. Then we will obviosuly have to do a separate ride for the Velominati and not do the 100-on-200 ride! Cogal of brotherhood, BABY!!!
@Buck Rogers
I have a former student and filmmaker who would be interested in driving in support and filming a documentary of our suffering. More logistics to work out"”it seems to me that we would need to think about navigating around breaking into at least two groups on the road so that the pace isn't too high or too low. That might even mean a second vehicle. But definitely count me in for Vermont. June 19 is out for me, but the earlier period you mentioned awhile back definitely works for me.
@Steampunk
Fuckin' spot on! Awesome!
Is there any chance you can go later in the month at all? I have a wedding on the 16th in VT and the VMH now wants to hit France prior to the wedding and then spend the rest of the summer in VT from the 14th of june on.
It's okay if you can't. Just trying to sort out all kinds of plans.
@Buck Rogers
I expect so. June 19 is a Rule 11 infringement"”daughter's birthday. Later in the month gives me more time to get within two months of peaking...