Whether you are a regular cyclist or one that cycles occasionally, it makes sense for you to understand the value of wearing cycling sunglasses. When you ride your cycle, your eyes are confronted with bees and flies and with dust and dirt. When riding at speed, you want to make sure that no harm comes to your eyes. Other than this, it is important to protect your eyes against the dangerous UV rays of the sun.

No Glass

The first thing you will understand the importance of these goggles is they are seldom fitted with glass lenses. Of course, there are exceptions but the rule is that the lenses are mostly made from plastic-like silicon. Plastic lenses are strong and they also do not get scratched easily.

Cheap Quality

These days you can buy cheap but good quality cycling sunglasses online. The only thing you need to be worried about is they do not have any imperfections as those could cause headaches. On the other hand, there is also no need to invest a lot of your money on an expensive pair. All you need to do is pick something that is reliable and which has the right kind of UV protection. More importantly, make sure the lenses are made specifically for the light category your eyes are going to be exposed to.

LENSE

Be sure to check for both CAT 0 to 4 and VLT (visible Light Transmission) of each lens. While category 0 refers to safety lenses, category 4 are lenses that are designed to deal with long exposure to the snow and ice as well as especially bright conditions.

As a cyclist, you also need to worry about polarized cycling sunglasses. Compared to the ordinary tinted variety, these are far superior because they not only block ambient light but also block glare.

Another aspect of choosing your cycling sunglasses is you should check the current rage in lenses which is of course the tinted lenses. These lenses look good on expensive as well as regular lenses but keep in mind that they can be spoilt if the lenses are scratched in any way. Some of the tint options available to you that are worth checking out include brown and green as well as grey.

Another thing that you should do is look at interchangeable lenses that have different tints. Using this option, you can ensure that you can change the tint to suit your riding conditions. Keep in mind that you may have to fiddle around a bit when changing your lenses. One option that you want to consider is to opt for photochromatic lenses which become dark, or light depending on the prevailing light conditions.

Last but not least, remember that even if you opt for a very snazzy pair of lenses, they will not prove to be of much help unless you have them fitted to a suitable frame. A good frame is one that has the right structure.

Another thing to keep in mind is you need to pick a pair of sports glasses that have the right hinges. Finally, make sure that you take good care of your cycling sunglasses and clean them regularly to ensure that all sweat and dirt particles are removed.