The change in leaf color, gradually turning from lush green to yellow, orange and red, not only marks the transition from summer to fall, but also a transition in our daily lives and in the sports we practice, as well as how and when we engage in them. For cycling…
Do you need a helmet to ride a bike? Well, of course! That is unless you have a secret superpower that allows you to fully absorb the impact against the asphalt in case of a fall. We know it might not always be compulsory to wear a helmet, and that…
The introduction of disc brakes in road cycling created a huge debate among professionals. Some people even believe this is a marketing strategy from the cycling industry, a solution to a nonexistent problem, as if they had trouble selling bikes, components and accessories over the years, or as if good,…
If you had to choose a bike for a mountain stage, which one would you go for? Probably the lightest one possible, right? This is what we’ll tackle in this blog post: the best lightweight climbing bikes in 2023. We had been waiting to publish this article until we were…
Cycling handlebar bags are a simple and functional item that, as we have seen on this blog post on gravel apparel and accessories, has been used since the emergence of the very first modern bikes, for mid- and long-distance bike touring. Its consequent popularization started thanks to gravel cycling and…
Cycling is not just the sport you see on TV. It’s also a means of transportation. Every day, thousands of cyclists set out onto roads and streets of our cities to enjoy free time or just trying to get to the point of destination. We do so knowing that sharing…
Summer is here. As the scorching sun hits our hemisphere really hard, we are constantly reminded of the importance of hydration, looking for shade and avoiding direct sun during peak hours. You don’t have to be a climate scientist to realize that things are getting hotter, too hot. It seems…
If you are not familiar with the concept of a chamois cream, we’re about to reveal one of the best kept secrets among cyclists. Once you try it and see how cool, hydrating and comforting it feels to wear Siroko’s Freeride chamois cream for men and women, you’ll never go…
Having previously talked about the power meter, how it works and the different types in this basic guide, we’re now jumping back on this topic to bring this tool closer to any cyclist ready to take on a challenge, and move on to more intense workouts. Whether you want to…
When it comes to cross-country mountain bikes, choosing between a hardtail or a full suspension one depends on several factors. The first one would be our budget and preferences, followed by the type of terrain you usually ride on, and finally your experience and riding style. Now, before we dive…
