A helpful hint that may combat fatigue on long rides

"Peter" wrote in message
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An often overlooked source of fatigue and possible a cause of some
headaches could be eyestrain. If you don't ride with sunglasses try
them. Like a cycling pal of mine you may be amazed at how much better
you feel. The little muscles controling the iris of the eye can get
very tired from making the pupil smaller when in bright light leading
to a feeling of fatigue or even a severe headache. My pal was
astounded at how much difference a loaned pair of sunglasses made when
we did our first century together. Also sunglasses help protect your
eyes from bugs and airborne dust/grit.

And if you wear cheap sunglasses, borrow a friend's expensive ones (Rudy
Project, Oakley, etc.) The distortion the lenses on cheaper glasses often
cause can really mess with your head.

Jon Bond

A doctor who conducts flight physicals for pilots says that those who wear
sunglasses typically do better on the vision test than those who do not.
Also, as the previous post says, it is a very good safety enhancement. They
also prevent "crows feet" wrinkles if you wear them often. I can't go
outside without them on a sunny day...


"Jon Bond" wrote in message
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"Peter" wrote in message
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An often overlooked source of fatigue and possible a cause of some
headaches could be eyestrain. If you don't ride with sunglasses try
them. Like a cycling pal of mine you may be amazed at how much better
you feel. The little muscles controling the iris of the eye can get
very tired from making the pupil smaller when in bright light leading
to a feeling of fatigue or even a severe headache. My pal was
astounded at how much difference a loaned pair of sunglasses made when
we did our first century together. Also sunglasses help protect your
eyes from bugs and airborne dust/grit.

And if you wear cheap sunglasses, borrow a friend's expensive ones (Rudy
Project, Oakley, etc.) The distortion the lenses on cheaper glasses often
cause can really mess with your head.

Jon Bond

"Jon Bond" wrote in message ...

And if you wear cheap sunglasses, borrow a friend's expensive ones (Rudy
Project, Oakley, etc.) The distortion the lenses on cheaper glasses often
cause can really mess with your head.

Maybe. But the independent evaluations of sunglasses that I have read
say that there is no correlation between cost and lens quality (or UV
protection). With a few exceptions, they're all fine, and the
exceptions I read about were for expensive ones with substandard
lenses. Personally, I think expensive shades are a scam, but if they
work for you and you can afford them, why deprive yourself?

JP

"JP" wrote in message
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"Jon Bond" wrote in message
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And if you wear cheap sunglasses, borrow a friend's expensive ones (Rudy
Project, Oakley, etc.) The distortion the lenses on cheaper glasses
often
cause can really mess with your head.

Maybe. But the independent evaluations of sunglasses that I have read
say that there is no correlation between cost and lens quality (or UV
protection). With a few exceptions, they're all fine, and the
exceptions I read about were for expensive ones with substandard
lenses. Personally, I think expensive shades are a scam, but if they
work for you and you can afford them, why deprive yourself?

JP

I'm beginning to think one pair of my smiths are not quite up to par, I've
started getting headaches with 'em. My other pair (bought when I lost the
others, then promptly found them) seem to be much better. The Rudys i've
tried on at the shop I work at seem to be very good in terms of lens
quality, as well as features. Only reason I can afford them is through pro
deals (both ski instructing and cycling stuff), but compared with some of
the cheaper glasses I've used, they fit better, look better, and don't seem
to distort anywhere near as much.

Jon Bond

I'm a fan of Blu-Blocker sunglasses here in central Texas where the
sun is quite harsh. The manufacturer claims the glasses filter out
the blue components of the visible spectrum so the eye can more easily
focus the remainder.
They reduce my eyestrain better than polarizing glasses, although
colors are distorted.

r.b.