Road Is Dead
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
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
Back in the groove part 2
October 09, 2020 16:34 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBWe finish off our ramblings including tech changes and talks about Chloe. Leah Sanda John Boggs Rick Baisa Robert Curtis
Back in the groove Part 1
October 08, 2020 17:03 - 41 minutes - 58.3 MBGetting back into the groove of podcasting - part 1 Leah Sanda John Boggs Rick Baisa Robert Curtis
Impact on Racing
April 27, 2020 05:11 - 1 hour - 80.2 MBNew format - recorded using other apps and all over the phone. Cast: Anthony Mikos John Boggs Rick Baisa Rich Smott Robert Curtis
Last Pre-Covid Podcast
April 22, 2020 22:04 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBOur last podcast recorded at the very beginning of the spread of COVID-19. Barron Gira John Boggs Rich Smott Dan Mallek Robert Curtis
Off My Lawn
January 17, 2020 22:13 - 1 hour - 71 MBCast John Boggs Rich Smott Leah Sanda Robert Curtis
End of Year 2019
December 23, 2019 23:26 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBLeah Sanda, Rick Baisa and Rob Curtis talk about the end of the season, Cross Nats, and some Zwift.
10 Years
September 28, 2019 19:17 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBCast Bill Barnes Jessica Whiton Anthony Mikos Leah Sanda Robert Curtis
X Marks the Spot
August 23, 2019 21:13 - 1 hour - 89 MBEarly Cyclocross musings, Gravel is just Road, Road is still on, Do not be afraid...oh and Putting my foot in my mouth for 10 years now. Cast: Leah Sanda Robert Curtis Barron Gira John Boggs
Dead?
August 03, 2019 17:49 - 49 minutes - 51.4 MBRob Curtis and Anthony Mikos talk about the Intelligentsia series that wrapped up as well as quick final tour thoughts and the beginning of cross
Ketones and Voldemort
July 19, 2019 02:40 - 41 minutes - 42.9 MBWe talk a bit about some of the issues that the tour has brought up. Cast - Robert Curtis and Anthony Mikos
Random News Roundup
May 30, 2019 01:29 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBWe have a large podcast coming but ran out of bandwidth for the month so we figured we would cover the shortage and still get content out there. We talk a little about racing numbers from USA Cycling, The Safesport initiative, and Hia Velo / Allied in the news. Cast: Leah Sanda Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis
Cat 3 Memes
May 16, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 49.2 MBMediocrity is the highest level of success in road cycling and Cat 3 Memes has tapped into that core altruism. Cast: Robert Curtis Anthony Mikos Sean (Cat 3 memes)
Disc Brakes on Road: Why? Seriously why?
May 13, 2019 22:26 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBJohn Boggs joins us from a ride and we discuss disc brake use on the road. They're not going anywhere but it doesn't mean we have to bow down to our new disc overlords. Cast: Robert Curtis John Boggs Leah Sanda
Gravel Diatribes
May 10, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBCast: Barron Gira Anthony Mikos Leah Sanda Robert Curtis
CABDA and Industry Mood
May 09, 2019 02:13 - 1 hour - 115 MBCast Rich Smott John Boggs Leah Sanda Robert Curtis
Industry Talk with Brendan George
January 02, 2019 19:28 - 2 hours - 123 MBMany changes have been happening in the industry. From Bankruptcies to changes in trade policies. Brendan George - lifetime Industry guy who owned Alberto's, a mainstay in the Chicago Cycling scene for a generation or two, until he had to close it in 2016 came in to talk. Cast: Brendan George Anthony Mikos Leah Sanda Robert Curtis
The Law Episode
December 28, 2018 23:20 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn a first for this podcast we assembled audio from 4 sessions and combined them into 1 podcast. We discussed questions we have always wondered about with 4 amazing lawyers who are dedicated to practicing law impacting cyclists. CAST Jessica Cutler-Washington Bike Law Arley Kemmerer - Piscitello Law Joe Piscitello - Piscitello Law Michael Keating - Keating Law Offices Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis
#39 - Upgrade Issues
December 06, 2018 17:26 - 51 minutes - 51.3 MBWhen you have future pro racers toeing the line in the same field as the slowest racers around it's a formula for for those slower racers to get burned out. That's the enthusiast market that the sport needs for growth. At the same time what's the point of a P, 1, and 2 designation when all of those racers have the same level of skill. Listen and give us your thoughts and ideas at [email protected] Cast: Robert Curtis, Leah Sanda, and Barron Gira
Can We Save Cycling From Ourselves?
October 31, 2018 02:36 - 1 hour - 113 MBSpurred on by a few things in the current news we talk about and attack the futility of our sport. Sponsors, lack of participation, and general apathy in the face of our fanatic support. Lots of swearing - Impassioned arguing - fighting for what's left with the few words we still have. Honestly one of the best I think we've done. Cast: Anthony Mikos Alex Edwards Eric Olson Robert Curtis
Mid Season Jibber Jabber
October 20, 2018 23:16 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBDiscussion of cyclocross season to date. We talk a little about Jinglecross issues as well as local issues but mostly about just racing and the series. Cast Anthony Mikos and Robert Curtis
2018 Cyclocross Season Kickoff
September 07, 2018 18:17 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBWe are joined by Doug Bauer - mechanic extraordinaire to talk about the upcoming cyclocross season. We cover tips and tricks and things to make sure every rider needs to have in their bag when the go to races. Not so they can be like a pro as there aren't many actual pros and they usually don't know what's going on and are never prepared - rather so you can be like prepared racer. We cover course talk, Upcoming announcements regarding Woodstock, etc. Doug Bauer Robert Curtis Anthon...
American Pro - Jamie Smith - Author, Cyclist
June 04, 2018 18:02 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBAmerican Pro is a new book written by Jamie Smith and Published by Velopress. It chronicles the journey of the Astellas team from day one until the final race and podium. Astellas being a Chicago based team makes the book amazingly close to home in so many ways for the Chicago Cycling community and yet the stories throughout tell the true story of what it means to be in this sport in the United States. As mentioned in the podcast here is the link to buy the books: https://www.velopre...
The Real Reason Road Is Dead
April 28, 2018 21:23 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIts not the cost, attitudes, speed, etc. - Americans don't want to play if they're not the best. Correlations between road license numbers and performance at the top level of the sport. Cast: Alex Edwards Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis
Masters Payouts - The Burden of Our Ancestors
April 24, 2018 20:27 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIt is more often than not becoming the norm for bicycle races to cease paying out any race other than the top men's and women's races. For some (cough - masters racers - cough) this elimination of a payout has become too big of a pill to swallow. For this episode we were sent a copy of an actual email that an actual "masters racer" sent to the promoters of a local race.
Edwin Bull of Van Dessel
February 27, 2018 21:17 - 42 minutes - 58 MBEdwin Bull was in Chicago after the CABDA show so we invited him over to the shop for a podcast and to show off some bikes. We discuss all sorts of things from his background and experience into how the company started, etc. Give it a listen and check out their bikes at: https://www.vandesselcycles.com/ Cast: Edwin Bull - https://www.instagram.com/edwin__bull/ https://www.instagram.com/van_dessel/ Leah Sanda - https://www.instagram.com/lrsanda/ Anthony Mikos - https://www.instag...
Cyclocross Nats and Worlds and General Winter Tech Musings
February 09, 2018 23:17 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBWe discuss the end of the cyclocross season with some nationals and worlds coverage and impressions. We talk a bit about Aspire Racing and sponsorship. We also cover some winter tech and our own projects. Links to our youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMJ7ywz2t-2xuApwWlm_OrQ?view_as=subscriber Cast: Robert Curtis - PSIMET - https://www.instagram.com/psimet/?hl=en Anthony Mikos - Tormund Giantsbane - https://www.instagram.com/unstagrum/?hl=en Leah Sanda - Tawny Kit...
Crowdsourcing Your Sponsorship
December 01, 2017 00:27 - 1 hour - 128 MBDebbie Dust hops on the phone to discuss the landscape of Domestic Pro Cycling and how it's changed. We discuss a bit of what it means to be a pro and/or at what level is sponsorship seeking and crowdfunding really just having friends pay for your hobby? Note after the podcast from Debbie: "One other thing about being a "pro" that I didn't mention but is certainly something to include: a pro doesn't take to social media to complain and whine about "sketchy" riding that causes wrecks. A pro...
Val Brostrom - Track Talk
October 19, 2017 21:31 - 1 hour - 141 MBCast Val Brostrom Leah Sanda Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis
Episode 28 - A morning gathering with Kelli Richter
October 06, 2017 21:26 - 1 hour - 129 MBCast Kelli Richter Barron Gira Leah Sanda Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis
Episode 27 - Cyclocross Musings with Alex Edwards
September 21, 2017 19:02 - 1 hour - 120 MBAlex Edwards walks into a bike shop with a 6 pack of beer. What ensues is a bit of a sleep deprived fueled spouting of thoughts regarding many things. Cast: Robert Curtis Alex Edwards Anthony Mikos Buy some Coffee: http://www.psimet.com/category/coffee/
Episode 26 - Cross Preview and Raphamarts
August 21, 2017 14:28 - 1 hour - 117 MBGood stuff and a bit of a filler until we can talk Bro Deal in the upcoming episodes. We cover the changes to the cross schedule here locally - talk about Ryan Trebon's work and then cover the purchase of Rapha by a private equity firm that has some stretched ties to descendants of the Walmart founding Walton family. Delicious jokes ensue. Cast: Anthony Mikos - The muddy Redbeard of Bicycles Barron Gira - Everyone's Prince Charming - will he ever reveal his dark side? Leah Sanda ...
Episode 25 - Tubeless Vs Tubular for Cylocross Racing
August 04, 2017 21:55 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBWe are back after adding coffee to the operation here at PSIMET. Check out our new coffee club or simply order some 11 Jackson Heckler blend:http://www.psimet.com/category/coffee/ We take a look at the current state of tubeless technology as it pertains to Cyclocross racing specifically. In preparation for the episode we discussed the issue with a lot of pros who have had documented success running tubeless in racing scenarios. Cast: Leah Sanda Anthony Mikos Gary Dicicco Robert ...
Road Is Dead Episode 24 - Wayne and Kevin Part 2
March 16, 2017 14:53 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBPart 2 of 3. Great stuff. Stories of the old days. Cast: Wayne Simon Kevin Moncrieff Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis
Episode 23 - Wayne Simon and Kevin Moncrieff
February 28, 2017 15:21 - 1 hour - 117 MBThere's name dropping galore in here - Lance, Julich, Hincapie, among many many others. Multi-time bad ass and Enzo's creator and owner Wayne Simon stopped by to kill some time. A little into the discussion Kevin Moncrieff dropped in. Turns out the two have a lot in common. The discussion went for 3 hours - we cut a lot but it's still a 2 part. Enjoy Cast: Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis Leah Sanda (briefly) Wayne Simon Kevin Moncrieff
Road Is Dead - Episode 22 Crit Season is Upon Us
February 15, 2017 19:45 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBCast Barron Gira Anthony Mikos Rob Curtis
Road Is Dead Episode 21 - Jen Agan Part 2
February 02, 2017 21:28 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBJen finishes her discussion of what it is like to be a souigneur and what she sees herself doing in the future. Cast: Jen Agan Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis
Road Is Dead - Episode 19 - Jen Agan (Part One)
January 17, 2017 20:56 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBCast: Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis Jen Agan
Road Is Dead Episode 19 - Just Fade Away?
January 12, 2017 23:13 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBLaura Van Gilder calls in to discuss a bit of a snub that came from a VeloNews video regarding her win in the women's 50+ cyclocross national championships. They in essence called her a sadbagger. What's a 52 year old supposed to do when they aren't contending the top race anymore? Isn't that what a masters race is for? Is masters supposed to just be for those amateurs that couldn't make it in elites? Cast: Robert Curtis Anthony Mikos Leah Sanda Laura Van Gilder
Road Is Dead - Episode 18 - Geoff Siepker and Masters Worlds CX Championships
December 08, 2016 22:19 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBGeoff Siepker stopped by the shop and we stuck a mic in his face and asked him questions. We talk about his background in racing as well as his recent trip and return from Masters Worlds in Belgium. Cast: Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis Geoff Siepker
Road Is Dead Episode 17 - Bad Heckle and Power with Barron
November 30, 2016 20:37 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe get into discussing the post that popped up with Adam Myerson saying he had a bad heckle experience. Barron is back in house and we end up talking to Anthony about training with power. Easy listen. Taped pre-Thanksgiving. Cast: Anthony Mikos Barron Gira Robert Curtis
Road Is Dead Episode 16 - Cross with Barron and Matt
November 19, 2016 00:12 - 1 hour - 118 MBWe discuss a lot of what is going on in the season - a little bit of #rakegate2016. Some Heckling. The "old" days of chicago cross. Upgrades, Killing the series comp for cat 4, etc The man Barron Gira - nic-named "tall dark and handsome" and set up in my phone contacts as my "boyfriend" is one of the most genuine and nicest person you will ever meet possessing a voice for radio and the story telling abilities that rival the Bard himself. Then there's Matt. He's a criminal..................
Episode 15 - Brian Piotrowski & Scott Van Maldegiam
November 18, 2016 23:22 - 1 hour - 102 MBRob and Anthony are joined by Brian Piotrowsi and Scott Van Maldegiam to discuss the local cross season so far, the final ever (?) race weekend at Hilton Indian Lakes, and the current state of diplomatic relations in the Middle East.
Road Is Dead - Episode 14 - Sydney Guagliardo - Cleveland Sucks
October 31, 2016 19:04 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBCast - Sydney Guagliardo Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis Nathan Schneeberger Jared Verbecke Leah Sanda
Road Is Dead - Episode 13 - Jim Canella Cross Week
October 26, 2016 23:57 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBCast Jim Canella - ABD - Orange Home Services Rob Curtis Anthony Mikos Leah Sanda
Road Is Dead Episode 12 - Crosstalk
October 20, 2016 15:07 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBJust Anthony and Rob talking about Cyclocross, Jeremy Powers, Tim Johnson, Ryan Trebon, Carpentersville, Jinglecross, Trek, Sven Nys, Katie Compton, Georgia Gould, etc....
Road Is Dead - Episode 11 - Is the Bike Shop Dead
September 20, 2016 15:48 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBWelcome to the Road Is Dead Episode 11. In this episode I take the opportunity to drive everyone through a bit of the history of how we ended up in the current state of the bike industry as we know it from a retail perspective. Some if it is rather basic but there are tidbits in there that even the most stalwart veteran of the industry will find thought provoking. Many who know me have probably heard this discussion in parts before but most likely not all laid out in this format. I actually ...
Road Is Dead Episode 10 - Gravel with Nathan Schneeberger
August 30, 2016 15:03 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBWe discuss lots about Gravel as it is now and some up coming events. Cast Anthony Mikos Robert Curtis Nathan Schneeberger - Snowy Mountian Photography Axletree
Road Is Dead - Episode 9 - Mike Kirby
August 12, 2016 20:23 - 54 minutes - 75 MBMike Kirby from xXx Racing stopped by the shop to chat about the upcoming Svens cyclocross clinic. While here we talked about a bit more having to do with some local racing history. Cast: Anthony Mikos Michael Kirby Robert Curtis Thumbnail photo - Eric Goodwin