Cycling is one of the most sustainable sports but let’s be honest, everything we do has an ecological footprint and riding a bike is no different. Each step has an impact: from the manufacturing process of the bike itself to energy gel or bar wrappers that we snack on while…
Cycling and rain don’t go well together. That’s why you can hardly ever see cyclists when it’s raining, instead they emerge like snails as soon as it stops raining. Yet, some are brave enough to say: “It’s just water, it’s not radioactive!”. Others, at the shortest break in the storm,…
We are proud to announce the new Coppi model: a Siroko cycling jersey within the M2 collection named after one of the best cyclists in history: Fausto Coppi. Coppi was one of the most stylish cyclists, but only when he was on his bike. He was long-legged, grim-faced, looking a…
Choosing the right size of cycling apparel is vital as it guarantees top performance of our garments: comfort, breathability, insulation and ease of body movement at the same time. As shopping online is gaining in popularity, knowing our measurements becomes crucial since we do not have the chance to try…
You come back home after an exhausting bike ride, out of energy, hungry, thirsty and in need of a shower and a good rest. The last thing you want to do is having to wash the cycling apparel you just used. Every cyclist has gone through this, but since you…
The first tip we have for you is: don’t believe the myths about hydration for cyclists. To help you understand, let us give you an example of “recommendations” that you may run across when looking for information about hydration and cycling: Don’t trust your body. You can’t rely solely on…
Knowledge is power, also in cycling. Being able to learn from your mistakes can help you avoid them in the future. That is why, whether you’re just a beginner or an experienced cyclist, we have our new top 10 mistakes in cycling for you to avoid. This time we’ll be…
We have already talked about the importance of base layers in our previous article on What to wear in winter to protect your core. This time we are going to get into a little more detail and explain different base layer options from Siroko. Here is a short guide you…
The name of one of Siroko’s cycling windproof vests – the Crosswind – will be our excuse to talk about one of the most characteristic formations in cycling: the echelon. A spectacular and beautiful tactical move when watched from the sofa, but a real torture for cyclists, especially for those…
If you want to know which bib shorts to buy and which chamois is best for you, take a few minutes to read this article and use it as a guide to choosing bib shorts whether you’re just starting out in cycling or you’ve been riding for a while. Bib…
