SUNGLASSES

Unless you want grime, grit, dust and insects plastering your eyeballs, a pair of sunglasses – or the rather grandiose alternative title of ‘performance eyewear’ – is a must. Arguably you could slip into any, but the benefit of cycling-specific types is that many come with interchangeable lenses so you can pair your optics to different riding conditions. Typical combinations are clear, red for low light and mirrored for sunny days.