Robert Curtis

Road Is Dead

Sports EN ↓ 100 episodes

This 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.

Author

Robert Curtis

Category

Sports

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Moments are made to be lived in 26.04.2023

Tim 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, ro...

Hearts a Racing 15.04.2023

After 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 06.04.2023

Misc 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. 24.03.2023

We 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, pro...

is it legal? 16.03.2023

The 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, an...

Iliac Kink 14.03.2023

A 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 02.03.2023

We 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 23.02.2023

Frank 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 17.02.2023

We 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 10.02.2023

From cyclocross world championships, Sven tweets, Wahoo steering, and CABDA feedback. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis.

Lifetime Junior Gravel Helmets 02.02.2023

From 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 26.01.2023

Discussing 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 23.01.2023

Due 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 06.01.2023

With 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? 29.12.2022

Large 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 20.12.2022

Discussions 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 13.12.2022

Misc 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 29.11.2022

Not 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 04.11.2022

Specialized 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 13.10.2022

Cyclocross discussions including the recent Trek CX Cup and Wold Cup action with Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis

It Happened 03.09.2022

Celebrating Episode 69 Cast: Robert Curtis, Leah Sanda, Mike Friedman, Kenny Labbe, Anthony Mikos, Bill Barnes, Jessica Whiton

Forget the rules 10.06.2022

We 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 28.05.2022

Discuss 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 12.05.2022

Racing 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 13.04.2022

Huge 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

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