1. Introductions & Riding in the PNW

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)