Eyes right: best cycling glasses

It's vital to keep your eyes on the road, and just as important that they're protected along the way. Jon Halfhide of Putney Cycles advises us on the best lenses

Good eyewear should give both clarity and protection.

1) Choose protection from all angles. A model that wraps around your face provides a barrier from rain and overhanging branches.

2)  Make sure to get lenses for all conditions. Some glasses have inter-changeable lenses, but otherwise you'll want to buy more than one pair. 

3)  Most important is to go for the best quality. Forget fashion, sports-specific shades do the job properly. Polycarbonate is tougher than ordinary plastic. Look for 100% UVA and UVB resistance. Ensure the lens has as little distortion as possible - uneven lens finishes can cause headaches or flawed depth perception. 

Check out Putney Cycles on their website

Surrey is home to eyewear specialist, BLOC, based in Bramley.

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• BLOC’s Titan is launched this month

Available in a polarized multi-lens set, with a single

lens option. These goggles retail at £40, or £75 for

the multi-lens version.

• BLOC’s Bladerunner X45

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​A reasonably low-priced model at £40, these 

sunglasses have decent lenses, intended to be 

tough and used in all weathers.

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• Tifosi’s Podium XC

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This best selling frameless model has the features of 

more expensive brands. The chromium lens has a

hydrophobic coating that repels sweat and ensures

sharp vision. It's priced at £59.99 - check Zyro for

stockists.