This year the Tour de France 2014 begins in a place very close to our hearts; in fact, it starts mere metres away from our flagship store in Leeds! Starting in Leeds’ Headrow area, the peloton will take the city in its stride and so will we with our crack team of staff, sales advisors and sunglass experts to bring you the very best service and some incredible prizes along the way. We’re thrilled that our city hosts such a fantastic, competitive and important race and we’re doing a lot to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – we’ve got incredible offers on various Rudy Project, Adidas, Nike, Bolle and Oakley sunglasses for the ultimate in comfort, versatility and performance that works as hard as the riders will.
Rudy Project sunglasses are one of the pioneers of comfort and lightweight functionality, with sweeping curves and an incredible set of lenses that accentuate the road ahead. Rudy Project cycling glasses utilise their own set of trademarks and patents like the Safety Project System, which protects the rider from falls and knocks, the ultra-lightweight Kynetium™, Grilamid®, carbon and titanium for superior comfort, as well as both Quick Change™ and Flip Change™ technology to suit the fast changes of light conditions. Look out for the Rydon and Hypermask Performance for testament to what this brand can do.
Adidas sunglasses create award-winning performance conditions and resist the glare and distracting light that many of its competitors let in. The Adidas range of performance eyewear combines hydrophobic coatings, peripheral protection and incredible robustness to protect the wearer’s eyes from whatever the road may throw at them. Adidas’ signature Climacool technology creates a regulated pattern of cool air that vents around the eyes and keeps the wearer comfortable and sweat-free at the most challenging points. Check out the Evil Cross Halfrim S and the Evil Eye for some stunning examples of the Adidas performance brand.
Nike cycling sunglasses are incredibly light, versatile and beautifully rendered with some stunning features like ventilated nose bridges, Pro Cut lenses for astounding comfort and clarity with minimal-interference 8-base sport wrap designs. The creatively crafted styles work to add vitality to an incredible spectrum, with the option of interchangeable lenses creating a unique and subtle blend of what conditions suit the wearer’s eyes best. Look out for the Tailwind 12 and the Road Machine styles that really bring out the best of the Nike philosophy.
Bolle sunglasses combine the finest technological advancements in recent years with some essential features, such as anti-fog coatings and photochromic lenses for the best in Bolle’s history of revolution. The subtle designs and incredible ventilated frames are lightweight and comfortable, meaning that nothing is compromised in the finish-line sprint or at any other point of a cycling excursion. The Bolle brand has revitalised the eyewear industry since 1888 and shows no signs of slowing with these incredible styles. Excellent examples include the Vortex and the Bolt styles, which really revolutionise the cool side of cycling sunglasses.
Oakley sunglasses are a vital change to the norm and have been for over 25 years. Starting with Jim Jannard’s ‘Unobtainium’ handlebar grip, the Oakley brand has only gone from strength to strength with its incredible variety of performance eyewear; unique trademarks like XYZ Optics, O Matter frames, SwitchLock technology and HDPolarisation create an entirely different beast in the sunglass stakes, with equal emphasis on style and performance. For years, Oakley has attracted sports fans the world over and strives to continue this incredible trend by adding a whole host of new ideas and concepts. Rarely for a performance eyewear manufacturer, Oakley HQ regularly listens to its legions of fans and takes their opinions on board when crafting new designs. These ideas lead to a truly collaborative effort and really accentuates the humble beginnings of the ‘Mad Scientist’ in his California garage. Look for the Radar Edge and the Half Jacket 2.0 designs for stunning takes on conventional cycling sunglasses and performance eyewear.
In short, the Tour de France looks to be an exciting one; our sunglasses strive to be the best in their field and, like the brands above, we look to do the same. Here we are thrilled to stock such a variety of incredible designs, and we hope to see our loyal customers and TDF fans watching the peloton in Leeds next month!