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How to Measure Feet for Cycling Shoes: A 2026 Guide

Table of ContentsWhat You'll Need to Measure Feet AccuratelyStep-by-Step: How to Measure Your Feet for Cycling ShoesMeasuring Foot LengthMeasuring Foot Width at the Widest PointHow Should Cycling Shoes Fit? Key Differences from Everyday FootwearCycling Shoe Width Guide: Why Width Matters More Than LengthCommon Cycling Shoe Fit Mistakes to AvoidUsing a Shoe Fit Tool to Confirm [...]

Best Cycling Shoes for Bunions: 2026 UK Fitting Guide

Table of ContentsWhat to Look For in Cycling Shoes for BunionsToe Box Shape and WidthUpper Materials and Closure SystemsQuick Comparison: Features That Matter for BunionsWide Fit Cycling Shoes UK: What Sizes and Brands Actually OfferHow to Stretch Cycling Shoes for BunionsStep-by-Step Stretching MethodsCycling Shoe Insoles for Foot Pain: Support That Protects Your BunionCommon Mistakes When [...]

High-Quality Bicycle Components for Cycling Performance

Table of Contents What Makes a Bicycle Component High-Quality? Best Road Bike Performance Upgrades Wheels and Tyres Drivetrain Components How to Choose Bicycle Components for Racing Weight vs Durability Compatibility and Fit Cycling Drivetrain Maintenance Tips Factors to Consider When Buying Bicycle Components Common Mistakes When Upgrading Bicycle Components Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions Last Updated: 22 September 2026 What Makes a Bicycle Component High-Quality? A high-quality bicycle component is one [...]

An incredible 3 days cycling in Verona with Italy Bike Hotel

If anyone fancy's like doing a similar trip let me know... Richard@saltdogcycling.com Limar Helmets Italy Bike Hotel This is the fantastic Italy bike hotel where we stayed.. Bike Best Western Soave Hotel *** - San Bonifacio (VR) Euganean Hills & Venice NRG4 Coffee Stop in Verona. Richard - Salt Dog Cycling Online Store Manager Amazing Friday afternoon ride Soave Vineyard Cycling out of [...]

Evening Ride Cycling Around Northamptonshire

Great Evening Ride Wednesday 18th April 2018 Around Northamptonshire

50/50 Leicestershire Gravel Ride Sportive - Adventure In November

50/50 Leicestershire Gravel Ride.Discover parts of north Leicestershire you didn’t know existed! 50/50 on/off road route using byways and bridleways in the Melton Mowbray area.This event was run with the long-term aim of financially supporting the new Leicestershire Cyclocross League!Awesome day out! And did come away feeling like being on a proper adventure!I don't think [...]

Salt Dog Cycling proudly sponsored Flore Primary School

As part of National Bike Week a few weeks ago Salt Dog Cycling proudly sponsored Flore CE Primary School to help with their fundraising efforts to purchase a new cycle/scooter rack to enable the children to leave their cycles and scooters securely at the school. Governors and parents at the school organised a sponsored bicycle [...]

What caught our eye. Catlike Helmets, Lake Cycling Shoes

We traveled to Core Trade Bike Show 2017 to check out what’s new for 2017 here is a quick glimpse of what caught our eye from Catlike Helmets, Lake Cycling Shoes, Deuter Rucksacks and Defeet.Catlike Helmets The Catlike Rapid Tri Helmet looked awesome in Orange and Yellow Fluor New colours for 2017 NOW AVAILABLE CLICK HERE The clever [...]