It's Rideable!

In the season finale, we break down every recurring ride that Case of the Mondays hosts — what to expect, when they happen, what pace and distance to anticipate, and how to show up prepared. From the original Monday morning ride to the Wednesday evening community rides, Femmes Fridays, monthly Saturday rides, the new beginner series, and the debut of the Middle Fork Shootout, this episode is the essential guide for anyone thinking about joining.The episode closes with community members sharing their favorite COTM ride and why — a chorus of voices that captures exactly what makes this group special. Whether it's the Monday morning "character building" in the dark and rain, the sunset descents on Wednesday nights, or the welcoming energy of Femmes Friday, every ride has its champions.The "Snacks" segment wraps up every episode with a tribute to the most important part of any ride: snacking. We are thrilled to have our friends at Neversecond as a sponsor for this segment. To help you fuel your ride or next epic journey, Neversecond is offering our listeners 15% off their high-quality performance nutrition. Just use the discount code SNACKS15 to get yourself some high-quality performance fuel / snacks.Strava Club / Calendar of Events

Esther joins the podcast alongside Martin for a wide-ranging conversation about getting into off-road cycling races. They cover how both of them found their way to competitive cycling (through nursing commutes, mountain bike enduro, Wednesday Night Worlds, and a shared $400 gravel bike), what makes each discipline — gravel, cyclocross, XC mountain biking, and enduro — feel different, and how their relationship with Mischief Cycles came together.The episode is packed with practical encouragement for anyone curious about racing: sign up first and figure the rest out later, set realistic goals before the start line, and lean into the fact that races are one of the best learning environments in cycling. Esther and Martin also preview an exciting 2026 race calendar including Steamboat Gravel, the Oregon Gravel Trail stage race, and the BC Bike Race.The "Snacks" segment wraps up every episode with a tribute to the most important part of any ride: snacking. We are thrilled to have our friends at Neversecond as a sponsor for this segment. To help you fuel your ride or next epic journey, Neversecond is offering our listeners 15% off their high-quality performance nutrition. Just use the discount code SNACKS15 to get yourself some high-quality performance fuel / snacks.

Mike and Lee — longtime friends and COTM regulars — join to tell the story of their 12-day, 900-mile self-supported bike trip along the Rhine River, from Andermatt, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands. What started as a simple Google search for "the coolest bike ride in Europe" turned into a cross-border adventure through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.The episode is as much about the philosophy of adventure travel as it is about the riding itself — the pair embrace minimal planning, maximum flexibility, and a willingness to laugh at everything that goes sideways (wrong hotel bookings, missing pedals, misread train rules, and pants ruined by chamois cream). Their story is an inspiring reminder that you don't need a perfect plan to have an incredible trip.The "Snacks" segment wraps up every episode with a tribute to the most important part of any ride: snacking. We are thrilled to have our friends at Neversecond as a sponsor for this segment. To help you fuel your ride or next epic journey, Neversecond is offering our listeners 15% off their high-quality performance nutrition. Just use the discount code SNACKS15 to get yourself some high-quality performance fuel / snacks.EuroVelo 15 / Rhine Cycle Route (the official route)

Beth, Carri-Ann, and Monica join to share their experience racing the Unbound Gravel 100 in Emporia, Kansas — one of the most iconic gravel events in the world. The three women recount how they came together as a team through the Case of the Mondays Femmes community, spent the winter training together (with a coach-provided plan and a lot of virtual accountability), and ultimately raced as a coordinated pace line across the Flint Hills.The conversation covers everything from the chaos of the start line to the brutal final 28 miles, the mental strategies that kept them going, and the unexpected beauty of Kansas in early summer. Their story is a genuine testament to what happens when cycling stops being just a solo workout and becomes something you do with people you care about.The "Snacks" segment wraps up every episode with a tribute to the most important part of any ride: snacking. We are thrilled to have our friends at Neversecond as a sponsor for this segment. To help you fuel your ride or next epic journey, Neversecond is offering our listeners 15% off their high-quality performance nutrition. Just use the discount code SNACKS15 to get yourself some high-quality performance fuel / snacks.Unbound Gravel

Dr. Jason Lippman, a sports medicine physician and endurance sports specialist with MultiCare in the Puget Sound region, joins for a dive into the exercise physiology behind cycling. Jason breaks down aerobic vs. anaerobic metabolism, the role of fast-twitch and slow-twitch muscle fibers, why lactate is actually useful (not the villain it's been made out to be), and what all of this means for how we should be training.The conversation takes a practical turn with a clear explanation of training zones — particularly the much-discussed Zone 2 — and how riders of any level can use tools like the "talk test," heart rate monitors, or FTP testing to train more intentionally. Jason closes with a strong reminder that cyclists should incorporate strength or impact training to protect long-term bone density, and that above all, riding should stay fun.The "Snacks" segment wraps up every episode with a tribute to the most important part of any ride: snacking. We are thrilled to have our friends at Neversecond as a sponsor for this segment. To help you fuel your ride or next epic journey, Neversecond is offering our listeners 15% off their high-quality performance nutrition. Just use the discount code SNACKS15 to get yourself some high-quality performance fuel / snacks.

Kristen joins to recount her completion of the Arizona Trail Ultra Race — an 850-mile, self-supported bikepacking race from the Mexico border to the Utah border. Kristen walks through her training approach, her gear setup for desert riding, and the strategic choices that go into a multi-week self-supported event, including how to carry up to nine liters of water on a hardtail mountain bike.The episode gets into the real highs and lows of the race: the stunning beauty of the Gila River canyons and the Grand Canyon, the brutal hike-a-bike over Mount Lemmon, a skunk encounter that nearly ended the trip, and the quiet, anticlimactic 4 a.m. finish line moment. Kristen's story is equal parts adventure epic and honest meditation on mental resilience, fear, and what it means to keep going.The "Snacks" segment wraps up every episode with a tribute to the most important part of any ride: snacking. We are thrilled to have our friends at Neversecond as a sponsor for this segment. To help you fuel your ride or next epic journey, Neversecond is offering our listeners 15% off their high-quality performance nutrition. Just use the discount code SNACKS15 to get yourself some high-quality performance fuel / snacks.Arizona Trail Bikepacking Route

Tyler — a founding member of Case of the Mondays — joins to tell the origin story of the group that started as a small Monday morning ride and grew into a community of hundreds. Tyler traces his own cycling journey from a seventh-grade classroom inspiration through fixed gears, bike wrenching, cyclocross racing, and years as a Rapha brand ambassador in Seattle.The conversation covers what makes the Case of the Mondays riding style distinct — spontaneous, exploratory, and inclusive — and how the community has evolved to include Wednesday evening rides, the Femmes Friday group, and Saturday gravel rides. Tyler also shares reflections from riding with groups around the world and what he hopes COTM continues to build.The "Snacks" segment wraps up every episode with a tribute to the most important part of any ride: snacking. We are thrilled to have our friends at Neversecond as a sponsor for this segment. To help you fuel your ride or next epic journey, Neversecond is offering our listeners 15% off their high-quality performance nutrition. Just use the discount code SNACKS15 to get yourself some high-quality performance fuel / snacks.

Meet your three hosts — Tim, Hannah, and Martin — as they introduce themselves, the Case of the Mondays riding community, and the spirit behind the podcast's name. Each host shares how they got into cycling, what keeps them coming back, and what they carry in their jersey pockets (yes, pocket organization is a thing). It's a warm, candid conversation that sets the tone for everything to come.The second half of the episode dives into what makes riding in the Pacific Northwest so unique: abundant logging roads, steep terrain, year-round riding (despite the wet weather), and a genuinely welcoming cycling culture COTM is striving to create. The hosts offer practical tips for anyone new to gravel riding in the region — from tire and gear choices to navigating the rain — and close with their top sub-$100 gear recommendations.The "Snacks" segment wraps up every episode with a tribute to the most important part of any ride: snacking. We are thrilled to announce that this segment is sponsored by our friends at Neversecond. To help you fuel your ride or next epic journey, Neversecond is offering our listeners 15% off their high-quality performance nutrition. Just use the discount code SNACKS15 to get yourself some high-quality performance fuel / snacks.Brands & Items Mentioned:Wahoo (bike computers)Garmin (bike computers)Hammerhead (bike computers)Rapha (cycling apparel)Maap (cycling apparel)The Black Bibs / Pearl Izumi (entry-level cycling apparel)Ass Saver (fenders)Speed Rocker (fenders)Vessi (winter gloves)Grip Grab (gloves, shoe covers, cold weather gear)Showa (insulated fishing/active gloves)Eastern Outer (transition lens sunglasses)Specialized Power Mimic (women's saddle)Gerk’s Ski & Cycle (local bike shop, Issaquah)The Line (local bike shop, North Bend)