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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@Teocalli
Correct on all counts. 10/18/14. It's in the queue; I just emailed @gianni yesterday to nudge him.
I have also reconnoitered practically all of the Seattle Summer Cogal 2015. It will be *epic* yet doable. I am open to date suggestions. STV was a success, but perhaps we wish to move into late June to avoid the scorching heat. Once a date is picked, we are going to all put it on our calendars. Right @frank? Right?
10/18
Roger, Roger.
Caledonian Christmas Cogal (Mark II)0I am due back from Alberta in December, is there interest in a repeat winter solstice abbreviated Cogal ?
@strathlubnaig I was wondering the same thing. I would offer to host(happy to if nobody else can), but I suspect the 10km of urban crap at the start and end of the ride may be less than appealing.
@strathlubnaig
Keen but been invited to coach the SC development squad Sunday 21st. Perhaps they should experience a midwinter Cogal?
unfortunately it's the local clubs Christmas lunch/ride that day.
Perhaps a route like this:
http://www.strava.com/routes/140374
Not hard or long(unless the weather decides to play up), but enough to keep us going. Cafe stop just after half way in Sorn if it's open. There is even a good 12km section before we get back to the city for some through and off to keep the development squad occupied if they haven't dropped us by then...
Main problem being the first 10km, and last 14km are through the city, which probably isn't too appealing.
Moving to the tri-cities in WA in January -- any cogals/rides planned for those parts?
We seem to have lost the the comments on the individual Cogals (eg, the Adelaide one).
@The Grande Fondue
These have been restored. Nice catch!