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4.8from
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100 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Robert CurtisExplicit
Yes
Date created
2016/06/29
Latest episode
2026/10/06
Average duration
68 min.
Release period
16 days
Description
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.
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Cross Is Boss
2026/10/06
Super quick recap of some of the races we have had recently. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Oops
2026/09/25
Apologies as I messed up the recording to this one. you have to turn it up and apologies for the hum. It ended up recording on my laptop microphone. Riverside can't figure out how to save the audio enhancements I did to try and save it. It is what it is but there is info about this weekend's races that I wanted to share.
Lunar Concrete
2026/09/17
We have a guest in Ty Kurth come in and talk a lot of stuff regarding the CCC, The kick off, etc. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Ty Kurth, Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
E-holes
2026/09/01
Late plugs for Commercial Street and Boone County. Then discussion of the new E-Bike laws in Illinois. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
For Dave
2026/08/21
Too much has been happening. Luckily we got some time to get the process rolling again. Some mtb recaps, some Grit, Some Little Apple, etc. This episode is dedicated to Dave Schneider. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Stage Help
2026/07/10
ToAD Wrap and some gritty talk with a bit of blown up group ride in there. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
HH Components
2026/06/19
Horribly Hilly recap, gravel group upgrades, shoes, etc. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Big Crit Weekend
2026/06/12
Midwest Cup Talk. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
All Bound Up
2026/06/05
General Catch-Up. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Bobby Meat-hooks
2026/05/07
Finally - Tech issues aside we dive in with what's going on. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Rough Road Ahead
2026/04/10
Rough Road 100 is discussed. Trek CX Cup. Grit Schedule. Barry. Others! Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Joy-Let
2026/04/04
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 is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Mysterious Mustache
2026/03/25
Matt Sedwick joins us as a CAT 1 to discuss all sorts of things including AI Training. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Matt, Sedwick, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Artificial One
2026/03/13
From State Championships to setups and a bit of AI Training. Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
Screwy
2026/03/06
Some talk about Rockford racing, Updates, Industry, etc Get tires are TreadSavvy.com Cast: Patrick Mcintyre, Leah Sanda, 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 focus is on US domestic cycling. Guests range from Pro cyclists, industry veterans, race promoters and announcers, to just cool people that walked in. Passionate discussion you won't hear in the cycling media - we don't tow company lines and we're not afraid to discuss rumors, tell you when something is bad, or otherwise do something the others would avoid.
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Gromdad2000 and DDRBMX on IG 2024/01/12
Loving the podcast!
Loving the podcast! I have wanted to give it a listen because of an old friend, Tim Strelecki, as part of the show. I’m really enjoying the opinions a...
kmckis 2023/05/18
Some good. Some bad.
Unfortunately, They support biologically born men in woman’s sports. You would think the female member on the pod would actually be trying to protect ...
CvTech 2023/02/10
Most brutally honest cycling podcast you’ll find
Title says it all. No frill, honest, genuine cycling chatter. No filters, all topics on the table. Perfect for the everyday cycling hero.
JSchultz77 2022/12/30
Great all-around cycling podcast
Whether it’s industry news, bike tech, wheel tech, cycling news, local Chicago scene stuff; this podcast is always a great listen.
bdub606 2022/05/28
On my short list
For bike nerds this is awesome. Like that convo you have on the long ride with your riding friends when the pace isn’t facemelting and the convo turns...
Mips36 2022/05/13
Fantastic Cycling Podcast!
If you are looking for a great cycling podcast that covers racing, tech and all things cycling subscribe today!
theboilermaker 2018/10/14
More cross podcasts is better!
Thanks for taking time to create this podcast Rob and crew! I love the content. But some wheels from Rob too!! Even if I do run tubeless which Rob...
chicrits 2017/09/22
Love it
Rob is hilarious
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