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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  • Who is within jumping distance of Colorado, more specifically Gunnison and precisely Crested Butte?

    Making some early plans to be back here in the late Summer / Fall to try out some of the Gravel around here such as......

    and to put my bike here (this is not mine).......

    More details when I have firmer plans but initially wondered if there many be any interest in a long weekend Colorado Cogal.

  • @Teocalli

    Who is within jumping distance of Colorado, more specifically Gunnison and precisely Crested Butte?

    Making some early plans to be back here in the late Summer / Fall to try out some of the Gravel around here such as……

    and to put my bike here (this is not mine)…….

    More details when I have firmer plans but initially wondered if there many be any interest in a long weekend Colorado Cogal.

    I'm in Boulder -- put me down as intrigued!

    Here's a shot from the Old Man Winter Rally in February. This was at the relief station where we started our descent down Sunshine Canyon into Boulder...

     

  • @LawnCzar

    Relief station looks right - roads are better up here now, though hardly surprising Feb vs April.

    This would be HQ - depending on numbers.

  • Drove up one of the routes I have in mind today, that is, as far as the current snow levels would allow.  Stunning views - 30 Km steady climb along the Taylor River till it turns to gravel and continues upwards!

  • @Teocalli

    Drove up one of the routes I have in mind today, that is, as far as the current snow levels would allow. Stunning views – 30 Km steady climb along the Taylor River till it turns to gravel and continues upwards!

    Jaw drop,  that is spectacular ...  scrolls through airline prices from Australia.

  • @Barracuda

    @Teocalli

    Drove up one of the routes I have in mind today, that is, as far as the current snow levels would allow. Stunning views – 30 Km steady climb along the Taylor River till it turns to gravel and continues upwards!

    Jaw drop, that is spectacular … scrolls through airline prices from Australia.

    *Google searches "selling kids in to indentured servitude"*

  • @Mikael Liddy

    @Barracuda

    @Teocalli

    Drove up one of the routes I have in mind today, that is, as far as the current snow levels would allow. Stunning views – 30 Km steady climb along the Taylor River till it turns to gravel and continues upwards!

    Jaw drop, that is spectacular … scrolls through airline prices from Australia.

    *Google searches “selling kids in to indentured servitude”*

    Ha Ha.

    Though at the moment the VMW seems to want to have a series of long weekends in the Uk and Europe vs an autumn trip back to Colorado.  So it's a tough call between working a trip back to the condo or a trip to the Dolomites and riding round the Sella Ronda and surrounding area.  Decision, decisions.

  • Well the 2016 Hurricane Ridge Cogal  is in the bag.  There were two of us who went myself and a good friend of mine who is a very strong rider. It was misty and fog from the marina parking lot until the top then it began to rain ever so slightly, oh and there was freshly laid pavement which would have been wonderful it it was dry. In other words we were soaking wet, cold, and having fun. We stopped for espressos and warmed up then it was one of those great feelings were you are cold, wet, tired but the mind says what the hell dig deep and leave all out on the course.  We tore it up from Port Angeles over our last climb drilled it on the flats and died in the parking lot totally spent and enjoyed a tasty Belgium recovery beverage. Oh I did take a camera meaning to take pictures but believe me stopping to take a picture was the least thing on my mind.

    So I am looking forward to Fallen Leaves Cogal next, and I hope to see more folks next year.

    John

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