After winning the 2019 National Single-Speed Cross-Country Mountain Biking Championships and claiming the plushie unicorn (true story), Stefan swapped the flat-bars for drop-bars and has never looked back. Let’s not forget that as well as performance, cycling sunglasses are also a fashion item, and looks are an important consideration for many. The Classic model we tested comes with a wraparound style polycarbonate lens, has a mirrored Revo coating on the outside for reduced glare, enhanced contrast and clarity, and an OAR coating on the inside to reduce reflected glare. As a rule of thumb, the pricier lenses will have an anti-fog coating, designed to prevent misting on the inside surface and to promote clearing if this does occur. If you're still wondering why you should get a pair of cycling glasses, we've also rounded up some of the most common questions further down in this article and answered them for you, so scroll down if you want some more info before making your decision.

Employing design features like snug fitting, wrap-around lenses that offer high levels of protection, frameless construction (affording unobstructed views from a number of angles) and advanced lenses with anti-glare, photochromic coatings, these sports glasses won't let you down. Some manufacturers offer sunglasses in a narrow design or a women-specific fit, but the vast majority of cycling sunglasses are unisex with a one-size-fits-all design. Wide, narrow lenses that wrap around the face and perch comfortably on top of the dome, it’s a look we like. The best cycling sunglasses protect your eyes from bright sunlight and harmful UV rays and also offer protection from the wind, rain, dust, grit and bugs that can impair your vision. POCs Propel sunglasses were first spotted upon the faces of EF team racing at the 2023 Tour Down Under.

Alba Optics Delta glasses feature a unique "hook" frame design that delivers a very secure fit, whatever terrain you charge through.

But they will not be as good at keeping the unwanted elements and little creatures out of your eyes as dedicated cycling glasses are. Depending on your preference, you might even say the Vectors are more beautiful too - they certainly are more in-touch with today’s full-face trend. The lens is designed to enhance visibility on cold tones in bright conditions – there are seven other options too - including a photochromatic lens. Furthermore, with a huge number of colour options available matching your kit or your frame colour should be easy.Comfortable And Well Fitting Design :- The motorcycle goggles by Carnac are well appreciated because of their comfortable and well fitting design plus the latest technical discoveries for lenses and materials. The Conquer sunglasses are snowsport expert Panda Optics' first foray into sports sunglasses, and despite the multisport intentions, they work very well for cycling. The Rudy Project Deltabeats may not compete with the unobstructed viewing experience large frameless sunnies provide, but the top-quality photochromic lenses adjust to changing light conditions effectively, as well as providing protection from wind and flicked-up dirt. When paired with a helmet, though, it really completes the aesthetic and balances out their bulk, and I think they look the business. It means their lenses have been manufactured in a way that only allows vertical light through to your eyes.