The Cogals

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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  • @strathlubnaig

    @ChrisO

    Oh and just to add a caveat - as most people seem to be easy with Monday or Tuesday we'll check the weather forecast over the weekend. If Monday looks biblical and Tuesday better then it might make sense to swap.

    I do believe that the original date chosen should be adhered to, regardless of weather forecast, in the Spirit of Rule Nine, unless The Rules are different dahn sarf ?

    Having done that Cogal in October NOBODY can throw Rule #9 at me... nesh southerners or not, we have nothing to prove.

    I just think that if the purpose is to have a social and pleasant get together then a miserable day isn't conducive to that and it would make sense to take an alternative if it looks better.

    And anyone who disagrees should feel perfectly free to settle the matter with a race up Box Hill.

  • @strathlubnaig

    @ChrisO

    Oh and just to add a caveat - as most people seem to be easy with Monday or Tuesday we'll check the weather forecast over the weekend. If Monday looks biblical and Tuesday better then it might make sense to swap.

    I do believe that the original date chosen should be adhered to, regardless of weather forecast, in the Spirit of Rule Nine, unless The Rules are different dahn sarf ?

    True - but and original date has not yet been set!

  • @Teocalli

    @strathlubnaig

    @ChrisO

    Oh and just to add a caveat - as most people seem to be easy with Monday or Tuesday we'll check the weather forecast over the weekend. If Monday looks biblical and Tuesday better then it might make sense to swap.

    I do believe that the original date chosen should be adhered to, regardless of weather forecast, in the Spirit of Rule Nine, unless The Rules are different dahn sarf ?

    True - but and original date has not yet been set!

    You're not a lawyer are you ?

  • @strathlubnaig     ha ha! No but I deal with a lot of technical project delivery contracts.  Kinda gets you used to finding the get out of goal free clauses.......

  • Hi All. I'm still up for a ride on one of those days. Looking at the long range forecast either day is going to provide weather suitable for a proper Rule #9 ride so for the sake of planning I'd rather just get Monday in the diary.

  • @PedallingTom

    Hi All. I'm still up for a ride on one of those days. Looking at the long range forecast either day is going to provide weather suitable for a proper Rule #9 ride so for the sake of planning I'd rather just get Monday in the diary.

    Yes by all means put Monday in the diary - I would only suggest changing if it was a day like today with official severe weather warnings and 60 km/h winds.

  • @ChrisO

    Great. It's a plan then. There is poor weather with wind and rain forecast for both days but in the time between now and then, everything could change.

    One last question - what is the meeting point at Richmond Park? The cafe near the Roehampton gate seems appropriate and I'll ask you and Teocalli to look out for me - fair hair, red face, TI framed steed.

  • Yes the Roehampton gate cafe would be fine. I don't have my V kit with me, it's in Dubai but I'll almost certainly have a Rapha softshell, and be riding a black carbon Giant TCR sans helmet.

    ping me an email and we can swap phone numbers. Ohearnc at g mail.

  • I hope this photo posts, but really hope it dries out in the next few days.  Box Hill start well and truly flooded today.

     

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