In 2018, the UN declared June 3rd World Bicycle Day. Until then it was April 19th, in memory of Albert Hofmann’s acid trip when he was cycling home under the effects of a new substance, LSD. If the intention was to remind us that the bicycle is a “drug” that…
Gravel? What is that? To put it simply: an increasingly popular and enjoyable form of cycling. Many cycling enthusiasts think it’s a fad, pure marketing aimed to sell more bikes, something that has been around since the first modern bicycles. And they are probably right, but thanks to Gravel many…
Stretching is a great way for cyclists to avoid injury, improve flexibility and tell the body that it’s time to rest after pedaling. Bear in mind that the following 10 basic stretches are to be done once you get off the bike. Stretching before is not recommended. If you want…
There are various Siroko products with names that make cycling fans see everything through rose-colored glasses. Not only because some garments are actually pink but because those names refer to emblematic points of the Giro d’Italia. Today we are going to talk about Gavia-Mortirolo, mountain passes quite commonly connected in…
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…
