Glasses and helmet
Glasses and helmet
Cycling without eyewear is anathema to the experienced rider, and likely to inspire the uncomfortable sensation of riding naked. Being able to see is an inestimable advantage and protection for the eyes will help to achieve this happy state of affairs, even in the midst of airborne debris. Interchangeable lenses – dark on sunny days, amber in low light, clear when conditions are overcast or dark – will give you a view for all seasons.
Mere mention of a helmet sparks an irrational response in some cyclists, who feel their civil liberties are being hopelessly curtailed by the feeling among others (this correspondent included) that additional protection for the head is a sensible idea. We’ve heard the counter arguments a thousand times, and we’re aware that cyclists tragically killed in road accidents die from other injuries too, but as long as a cheap, lightweight, comfortable device exists to reduce the risk of head injury, we’re all for it. Add one to your ‘ready to ride’ checklist.
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