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Cycling sunglasses are advantageous, whether you are a motorcyclist, or simply like to ride a bicycle. Biking sunglasses are essential in providing protection for your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun, as well as keeping pieces of dirt, dust, and wind, from getting in your eyes when your are cycling or motorcycling.

Wearing cycling sunglasses is often times about making a fashion statement, but bikers who wear contact lenses, or have eye sensitivity, will wear cycling sunglasses out of necessity. It is typical for cyclists and motorcyclists to wear their normal prescription sunglasses as cycling sunglasses, in addition to wearing their goggles and helmets. The first manufacturer to develop designer sunglasses specifically for cycling and biking, was Oakley. When you are riding your bike or motorcycle, you want to ensure the best possible vision, and with the genuine polarized lenses available in these cycling sunglasses, you will experience crisp, clear vision.

In recent years, many other manufacturers have followed Oakley's lead, and created their own designer sun glasses appropriate for outdoor sports. The frame design of the newest line of cycling sunglasses, gives the wearer the appearance of an insect. This design is popular among cyclists because of the superior protection and snug fit that they provide. You will generally see only Tour de France participants, and other professional cyclists wearing these very pricey cycling sunglasses.

With a price of $500 or higher, these expensive designer cycling glasses will not be the choice of the average motorcyclist or cyclist. Professionals will tell you that you will get an equal performance from a regular wraparound pair of sunglasses. Motorcyclists will appreciate the sturdy construction of a pair of Oakley sunglasses. Cyclists, on the other hand, will usually not experience dust and dirt blowing in their eyes, as they are traveling at slower speeds.

Adidas, Bolle, Native, Rudy Project, and Zeal, are a few of the designer cycling sunglasses manufacturers, besides Oakley. The designers own racing background, and what they expected from a line of sunglasses, determined their cycling sun glasses style. You will have a wide selection of lens color and frames to pick from from each designer. Since the majority of cycling sunglasses' lenses are plastic and shatter resistant, debris striking your glasses while riding, needn't be a concern.