Don’t even think of putting your bike away in autumn because you’ll miss out on one of the best times of the year for cycling. This season certainly has its quirks, but if you follow these 10 simple tips you’ll fully enjoy the fall scenery on the saddle: Keep in…
If you’re interested in how the pros eat, you’ve probably heard of rice cakes. Along with energy bars and gels, they are the most common snacks in every rider’s jersey pocket during training and competition. But why do cyclists eat rice cakes? They contain fast-digesting carbohydrates, crucial when you are…
Every cyclist likes to ride fast. Smart, well-planned and balanced training is the best way to achieve this. However, technology that can help us progress is always welcome. That’s why at Siroko we have decided to create a jersey that would be lighter and more aerodynamic than our M2 range:…
As the daylight hours dwindle or the winter season sets in, we slowly head back to our indoor bike trainers to start pedaling at home again. But, as Darth Vader would say: “If you only knew the power of the dark side”. With proper bike lights, the right clothing and…
Despite being one of the most common problems among cyclists, cramps remain one of the great unsolved mysteries. Those of us who cycle or exercise regularly know perfectly well what cramps are and how they feel, but the reasons why they occur are as varied as the miracle solutions we’re…
Whether you want to choose a pair of road cycling glasses and don’t know what the differences are between the different tints, or you need to know which lens color is best for mountain biking, in this post you will find information about each option, applicable not only to cycling…
What are bib shorts? Are they necessary for riding a bike? Are there any differences between bib shorts for women and bib shorts for men? Can a woman use men’s bib shorts? By answering the most basic questions, beginner cyclists, regardless of their sex, will get all their doubts cleared…
Safety is paramount in road cycling. On previous occasions we have given you some tips on how to keep safe on the road, such as using lights and clothes with reflective detailing, as well as always staying alert to what is going on around you, acting with caution as if…
In our new Siroko’s cycling food blog post we are going to explain how to make 3 types of energy bars at home. The first one is perfect for crunchy snacks’ lovers and doesn’t require an oven, so it’s quite simple. The next one is even easier, it doesn’t require…
Just like bicycles and cycling clothes, glasses also need care, cleaning and maintenance. It is essential to know how to protect them, where to put them when we take them off and, above all, how to safely and properly clean them. Let’s not forget that apart from being a basic…
