Tips for Buying Bicycle Sunglasses

Selecting the right pair of bicycle sunglasses can be a challenging task.  Cycling sunglasses should protect the eyes, keep your vision clear and stay on your face while biking on all types of terrain.  Bicycling sunglasses can easily be purchased at retail stores and online. 

• Purchase a frame that wraps around your head.  This type of frame is the best protection against dirt and debris entering your eyes from any direction.


• Keep your glasses in place by purchasing frames with a no-slip temple and nose grip.


• The frame should have ventilation at the top and a sweat bar to stop moisture from building inside the sunglasses and obscuring your field of vision.


• Bicycling sunglass lenses should have 100 percent UV protection and be polarized.  Polarized sunglasses help reduce glare from reflecting surfaces.


• Scratch-resistant coating keeps the lenses from getting damaged by debris and decreasing visibility. 


• Glass lenses are not recommended because they are more likely to shatter upon impact. 


• Polycarbonate lenses are lightweight, strong and impact-resistant. 


• Photochromic lenses change hue depending on the light conditions.  These lenses are important when riding in areas of both sun and shade. 


• Brown and amber lenses are best for visibility in bright conditions.   


• Yellow and orange lenses are best for low-light visibility. 


• Multi-purpose sunglasses feature interchangeable lenses with different tints for different lighting conditions.  These bicycle glasses are perfect for the cyclist who is biking during different times of the day and weather conditions. 


• Pick a style that has both a performance advantage and personal preference styling.