Before power meters became a thing, heart rate training was the main tool for building a solid, strong foundation and improving the cyclist’s performance. And while power meters are becoming increasingly more popular and accessible, heart rate monitors are closing in on them. Here’s a basic, easy guide to get…
Indoor cycling really gained traction during the pandemic. However, it had already been a pretty popular choice, both among pros and amateurs who wanted to keep training despite the bad weather outside and among recreational cyclists as an effective way of exercising at home. The improvement of materials and technology,…
Choosing your first bike can be quite exciting, but there are several things you have to take into account before making your final decision, such as what you’ll be using it for or what type of cycling discipline you practice. How are you supposed to know all that if you’re…
Picture yourself out on a ride, with a huge smile on your face, feeling the wind on your skin, and then… BOOM! You get a flat tire. Now, you’re suddenly stuck somewhere without an inner tube replacement. What if you’re about to pass out from hunger? You have your phone…
Going out for a ride in the heat can be extremely dangerous if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Nice, sunny weather makes you feel giddy with excitement to go on a ride and that’s why this issue is of special concern for us here at Siroko. We had already…
For many beginner cyclists, being part of a peloton or simply riding in a big group of cyclists while on a cycling tour or outing is quite the challenge. To make the experience fun and rewarding, as well as to avoid accidents, it is crucial to develop certain skills, gain…
If you’re passionate about cycling, you have probably heard about Strava. But what exactly is Strava and why has it been rising in popularity over the last few years? In this blog post we’ll share all you need to know about this app, from all its free features to how…
In cycling, as in so many other aspects of life, the basics are always the hardest to achieve, master and maintain. The sacrifice and effort involved in building the foundation is enormous. Especially if you don’t actually enjoy the process. At the same time, we all love “magic formulas”, superfoods…
We would like to dedicate this post to all those mechanics who suffer and curse when they see a bike in their workshop with a problem that could have been avoided if the owner had been more careful and taken the time to get informed. On behalf of all cyclists,…
Cycling as a sport has undergone a great deal of changes in the last few years. Thanks to new materials, the development of existing ones, new technologies and the invention of all kinds of tools and gadgets, anyone who wants to start cycling now has access to a variety of…
