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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That Shakespeare was quite the guy. Got the spirit of the Scottish CX Cogal to a T.
Sorry guys, with a baby imminently due and the flat two months from peaking I'll have to work at home instead. Got new tyres for this ride but my hormonal VMH just won't have it - and she's right, right now, it's not all about the bike.
@snoov. I think we can all agree that an imminent first offspring coupled with a hormonal VMH are legitimate exceptions to rule #11. Just this once mind. The best of luck in getting the family home ready in time. I can wield a paint brush if help is required.
@snoov
@snoov
It'll be fantastic and both of you will be very happy - enjoy the experience and relative peace before your imminent new arrival learns to crawl.
Can I have your tyres?
@the Engine
You mercenary. He'll need them for the next one albeit with an extra 10psi to cope with the baby seat on the back
campbellrae1, the Engine and Mrs Engine. Thanks for today. My neck, hands and undercarriage certainly know that we we did 6hrs+ off road today. Fuelled only by 2 slabs of damn fine buttered fruit loaf and a double espresso. No punctures and more importantly no ticks after our trek through the trees and bracken. Dropped in by snoov on way home. His family home to be is coming along very nicely indeed. Inside the 2 months from peaking to my eye. Till the next one. Cheers. JB
I've been reconning fireroads for some possible SF/Bay Area dirt/mixed terrain Cogal options. This morning was a beautiful piece of trail with ~300m vertical in 10k, all smooth dirt and fine gravel, 8%-15% and parallels a paved route up toward Diablo.
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@EricW Cool, did you strava the route?
Will have dirt wheelset sorted soon.
@Nate I did, but it's on the Garmin. Will upload it tonight.