By: Eric Bowen

Eric Bowen — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:51:55 +0000

Okay, since I can’t fall back on my usual refrain (“What did Fausto Coppi do?”), I’ll have to rely on a more recent champion for guidance in this crucial matter of fashion and style. Since helmets only became ubiquitous in the late 90′s, and only madatory in ’03, I’d have to go with Big Tex as final the arbiter of “Over or Under?”: http://www.cyclingfans.com/lancearmstrong.jpg
Final ruling: Sunglasses must be worn over the straps, but of course the Jake Gyllenhaal photo already answered the question at hand.

By: Derek Hasel

Derek Hasel — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:13:44 +0000

As a wearer of prescription glasses (for distance vision) I have always gone against the grain and worn my helmet straps over my prescription ‘sunnies’ arms.This w done as, like others’ I have had an occasion where my glasses have been blown off my face by a passing vehicle.. Now this is OK if your ‘sunnies’ are not your eyes. I am as blind as a bat without them.The prospect of attempting to ride without them is one that I try not to contemplate. For years I have put up with the taunts of being a non conformist and not being at the height of bike riding etiquette. I didn’t mind, although when the age factor is combined with these taunts, it can be a little depressing!. I wanted to wear a pair of Oakleys, so I would look cool. But my eyesight prescription precluded this as the rake of the frames would not permit this to happen. Then about 6 months ago I discovered an Optical outlet who stated ‘phooey to that, we can do anything’. I am now the proud owner of a beaut pair of Oakley sunnies and I attempt to draw the attention of my bike riding buddies to the fact that I now wear my helmet straps under my sunnies and look ‘cool’. Their response inevitably is, “Who cares” ! It can be a cruel World, at times.

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By: Eric Bowen

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