Road Is Dead
107 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsThis is a show about cycling. Road, Cyclocross, Track, Gravel, Fondo, riding to racing. It's a discussion in a bike shop including debates as well as guests and interviews. News regarding events and results with a focus towards midwest or chicago land riders and events.
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Barry Berds
April 25, 2024 21:18 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBBarry Roubaix and wheeset feedback and recap. Cast: Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area regular guests are from all over. Main focus ...
Gritty
April 15, 2024 21:11 - 1 hour - 33 MBAfter a plague of Difficult technical problems we have another episode. NCL, Chicago Grit, Gravel, Wheel Tech to name a few things. Cast: Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. Whi...
Out of Retirement
December 20, 2023 23:43 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBWe go all over from discussion about triathlons to fat biking to an announcement Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagol...
Chicago wrapping Nationals
December 07, 2023 22:48 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBDiscussion of the end of the Cup for 2023 and getting into Nationals with predictions Cast: Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area r...
Forging Ahead
November 27, 2023 20:31 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBGreat discussion on Cyclocross. Tim coming back, some recap of the last few races in the CCC and general talk about how to pass with grace. Time to cat up. Cast: Tim Strelecki, Anthony Mikos, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and e...
Dust-in the Wind
November 21, 2023 18:37 - 1 hour - 175 MBThis cyclocross season Cast: Anthony Mikos, Dustin Mitchell and Robert Curtis
Blerg
November 07, 2023 21:05 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBLots of technical difficulties made editing and getting this out timely. Apologies for the delays Cast: Tim Strelecki, Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the...
All in Sepptember
September 18, 2023 22:50 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBChecking in on where we are at. Some discussions of PSIMET's 14th Anniversary and Sepp and the Vuelta. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater C...
Stresses
August 18, 2023 16:54 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBPost Intelli wrap-Up and all sorts of stresses Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area regular guests are from a...
Mid Tour
July 18, 2023 11:24 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBMid tour reflections and all sorts of other things Cast: Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area regular guests are from all over. Ma...
Can LeMond get 35 ToADs with Sunglasses DUI
June 30, 2023 16:25 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBReview of the Last Rider, some ToAD, Nationals, Scooter DUI, and general Tour stuff like Cav getting 35. Cast: Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater...
Unchained Indiana on Dial Up
June 21, 2023 15:54 - 1 hour - 45 MBWe cover all sorts of happenings in the news with great insights from all. Cast: Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Mike Friedman, Rick Baisa and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater ...
Out of Nothingness
June 06, 2023 20:44 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBWe didn't think we had a podcast because Mike was gone and yet we created one. Talk from Wahoo, Strava, Garmin, Gravel, etc Cast: Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While ...
Is There Glory in the Suffering
May 31, 2023 16:43 - 1 hour - 35 MBIs the glorification of the suffering in pro racing what makes it good? Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area...
My Mother was a Word Artist
May 23, 2023 15:38 - 51 minutes - 23.9 MBMemories lead us to race costs, California Breakaways and Wahoo coming out of its dark times. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicag...
Search for Karmic Balance
May 12, 2023 16:35 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBSepp Kuss performs some Gymnastics which leads to a deeper talk about seeking to maintain the karmic balance of ones own existence. Complete with 13 year old tale about a group ride with lasting ramifications Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, pro...
EP 91 Make Sure the Door Is Closed
May 10, 2023 16:14 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBL3gion cries afoul after leaving the door open. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area regular guests are from...
Try to Maintain
May 01, 2023 19:20 - 46 minutes - 235 MBFrom Track to Genealogy to maintenance. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. While based in the greater Chicagoland area regular guests are from all over. Main focu...
Moments are made to be lived in
April 26, 2023 18:08 - 1 hour - 434 MBTim goes over his insights from Barry Roubaix and Gravel in general as we all come to the realization that time is finite for people and that being in the moment while riding is the key to enjoyment Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur ...
Hearts a Racing
April 15, 2023 17:44 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBAfter a week off due to tech issues We are back and having fun. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Bill Barnes, and Robert Curtis
Sounds Inflated
April 06, 2023 02:16 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBMisc discussions with some Pre-Flanders Musings and Inflation systems Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Tim Strelecki, and Robert Curtis
If the gearing doesn’t fit, you must acquit.
March 24, 2023 01:31 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBWe discuss the new SRAM group, how gearing may make a difference, Milan-San REMO, and Scicon dropping Astana. Cast: Mike Friedman, Chad Hartley, Tim Strelecki, and Robert Curtis. The Road Is Dead Podcast is based on what happens when people visit a bicycle business and get to talking. Topics can range widely from riding, road cycling enthusiasts, cyclocross racing, gravel racing, road racing, professional and amateur racing, grassroots cycling and events, industry discussions and trends. ...
is it legal?
March 16, 2023 23:43 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBThe crew dives in to the disqualification Kristen Faulkner from her third place finish at Strada Bianche for wearing a continuous glucose monitoring device and the implications for limiting more electronic data infusion into the sport. Do domestic teams really need radios for criteriums? Also testing a new segment - favorite pro rider of the week. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Tim Strelecki, and Robert Curtis.
Iliac Kink
March 14, 2023 03:42 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBA large cast this week, talks about all sorts of things from Iliac artery issues to dealing with the discomfort that comes from demanding performance from your body. Cast: Chad Hartley, Debbie Dust, Leah Sandah, Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Robert Curtis.
AXS, NRS, GRX it's classified
March 02, 2023 22:07 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBWe talk about SRAM's new Force AXS launch, the temporary halting of NRS, and classified hubs tested in the pro racing. Cast: Barron Gira, Leah Sandah, Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki.
Getting Candid With Cundiff
February 23, 2023 23:16 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBFrank Cundiff from Project Echelon Racing joins us to discuss RGT, NCL, and pro bike racing in America. Cast: Frank Cundiff, Tim Strelecki, Mike Friedman, Robert Curtis
6 More Years but Time for a change
February 17, 2023 22:20 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBWe dive in to topics like NBC getting the ASO contract for their races for the next 6 years as well as the esports world championships this weekend. Cast: Mike Friedman, Time Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis
The American CX World's Autopilot Bike Show
February 10, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBFrom cyclocross world championships, Sven tweets, Wahoo steering, and CABDA feedback. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis.
Lifetime Junior Gravel Helmets
February 02, 2023 23:22 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBFrom talking about an article that came out about helmet use, Junior license fee increase, Lifetime's reality series on YouTube with some brief doper action. All in a good day's bike shop visit. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis.
Show me your ID
January 26, 2023 22:54 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBDiscussing the talent ID systems and revisions in the US. We kick some ideas around ourselves and then talk about Classified hubs again. All of this after talking about burning hair off legs. Cast: Kenny Labbe, Tim Strelacki, Leah Sanda, Mike Friedman, and Robert Curtis
Chain Drops, Layoffs and Getting Boxed In
January 23, 2023 17:35 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBDue to some tehnicall glitches we lost an episode so we squeezed 2 into 1. From layoffs in the industry to discussing tech, giving SRAM some props, to how to pronounce Qatar. Cats: Michael Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis
Then there were 3
January 06, 2023 22:55 - 1 hour - 180 MBWith a smaller cast and while trying to do the video side as well we discuss Unbound rule changes, NCL updates, SRAM getting a ride on Jumbo and other component stuff. Cast: Tim Strelecki, Mike Friedman, Robert Curtis
NCL or Bust?
December 29, 2022 22:59 - 1 hour - 160 MBLarge cast on this episode discusses primarily the idea of the National Cycling League and some ideas for personal improvement in the new year. CAST: Michael Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis, Anthony Mikos, and Bill Barnes.
Influencing Athletes
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBDiscussions of what Brand Ambassadors are and why they have destroyed event and racer sponsorships. Specialized halting its program for Adventure Ambassadors and Ugly Sweaters. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis
I can order that myself
December 13, 2022 18:40 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBMisc ramblings from Wahoo layoffs to eBikes, Service Centers, to a reminder that Tubular is still the best for Cross. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Tim Strelecki, Robert Curtis
Darkest Hours Still Only Have 60 Minutes
November 29, 2022 18:20 - 53 minutes - 99.3 MBNot our normal podcast but a good listen. Listener warning in the start. Cast: Mike Friedman, Timothy Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis
Full Suspension Sailboats
November 04, 2022 04:04 - 1 hour - 160 MBSpecialized Diverge helps make the ROUGH IMPACT of SRAM supporting sailboat racing while PULLING OUT of actual bike race support a little softer...or more LIMP maybe. CAST: Tim Strelecki, Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis
The Champ
October 13, 2022 20:23 - 1 hour - 116 MBCyclocross discussions including the recent Trek CX Cup and Wold Cup action with Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis
It Happened
September 03, 2022 21:19 - 1 hour - 156 MBCelebrating Episode 69 Cast: Robert Curtis, Leah Sanda, Mike Friedman, Kenny Labbe, Anthony Mikos, Bill Barnes, Jessica Whiton
Forget the rules
June 10, 2022 19:21 - 55 minutes - 102 MBWe look at what rules and traditions have held over in a lot of road cycling with a more modern eye and start to question the ones we can. Cast: Michael Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis
What will inspire tomorrow
May 28, 2022 17:56 - 1 hour - 113 MBDiscuss how racing numbers are up. We talk about how even with media disappearing we still want good content and want to pay for it. Finally ending with Mike not remembering his racing. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Bill Barnes, Robert Curtis
Is it Up or Down
May 12, 2022 18:30 - 59 minutes - 112 MBRacing numbers seem to be trending upwards but local observations seem conflicting. Also we cover announcements in the industry and the trend with smart trainer companies to lay people off. Zwift, Saris and Wahoo. Finally the end of an era as Jingle Cross calls it quits. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis
Call to Action 22
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBHuge cast leads to all sorts of discussion and calls to action regarding events, racers, officials, etc. Cast: Steve Feehery, Michael Kelly, Bill Barnes, Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis
Backed In
March 24, 2022 21:14 - 1 hour - 137 MBOnline dating, Forest Preseve backed in cars, Specialized, USA Cycling, and Dropper posts being the stupidest marginal gain. Cast - Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis
Is it compelling?
March 10, 2022 20:15 - 51 minutes - 97.1 MBWe quickly touch on the latest SRAM acquisition and discuss Netflix series on the tour. FInally will gravel ever be compelling enough to be interesting to a non-fan in the way the Tour or even track is? Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Rich Smott, Robert Curtis
Olympic Tales
February 22, 2022 23:28 - 1 hour - 158 MBWe discuss some of Mike's experiences and stories concerning the Beijing Olympics. From masks to sweating and how he became unforgetable to the First Lady. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Bill Barnes, Robert Curtis
All sorts of stuff
February 12, 2022 22:29 - 1 hour - 171 MBMisc stuff from Worlds through Peloton. Cast: Anthony Mikos, Rick Baisa, Robert Curtis
Worst Kept Secrets of the Industry
February 01, 2022 23:44 - 1 hour - 154 MBWe've been building up to this moment for over 20 years. While others have dipped their toes in the consumer direct model Specialized just took the largest opening shot in what will be remembered as the movement that irrevocably changed the Bicycle Industry. We cover some of the background and look at what this really means. Insight - not reporting. Cast: Tim Jackson Mike Friedman Bill Barnes Leah Sanda Robert Curtis
PowerTap and Roubaix
October 01, 2021 16:18 - 1 hour - 121 MBWe discuss the life cycle of PowerTap and briefly touch on it's impact to racing and training and it's meaning to PSIMET. We also touch on the 2021 Paris Roubaix upcoming with some input from a new co-host who's been there. Cast: Leah Sanda - Rick Baisa - Mike Friedman - Robert Curtis
Beefy
September 17, 2021 00:58 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBOur discussion on gravel, again, in light of some of the current beef. Cast: Anthony Mikos Leah Sanda Rick Baisa Ryan Handley Robert Curtis