Riding a bike is great both for our own health as well as for our planet, but it is not a risk-free activity. Figures don’t lie: Every 13 minutes a cyclist dies in the world. The vast majority of these deaths are caused by accidents with other vehicles. Regardless of…
In part one, we looked at the bikes that initially participated in the Tour and how brakes, freewheel and gear shifting gradually appeared in their design. In our second article, we are going to take a leap in time right to the 1990s and the early 2000s, when the greatest…
The Tour de France is the cycling event with the largest number of viewers and huge media coverage. This means that both sponsors and brands related to cycling are involved in the Tour, showcasing their new products. The Tour, however, was actually created to promote a newspaper; and it was,…
No matter if you ride a mountain, road, gravel or urban bike, one of the most common mistakes in cycling is not having the right tire pressure. Sometimes by excess, thinking that with a lot of pressure we will ride faster, or due to a misconception that tires are airtight…
After our overview of the best budget high-end bikes, let’s take a look at the best mid-range bikes on the market priced between €3,000 and €5,000. Canyon Endurace CF SL And once again, we’re beginning our list with Canyon because it offers great features and components at a good price…
If you’re planning to buy a new high-end road bike and your budget is between €5,000 and €8,000, here are 10 models that bring together the best of each brand at great value. Canyon Endurace CF SLX In the endurance category, the two top-of-the-range models for 2022 from the German…
Before you start riding on paved roads, if you don’t know the tire size and width of your road bike, take a look at this basic guide to choosing bike tires. You will find the guidelines to determine what size tire you need, when to change tires and how to…
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…
