The best cycling glasses for road, racing and MTB

These glasses from Smith tick all the boxes - a massive range of ChromaPop lenses in all different tints and colours, a simple and effective way to swap them into your frames, and a decent hard case to keep everything in. Despite huge coverage they're well vented and fit securely with Megol non-slip pads on the nose and temples, and their clean styling means they look as good in the peloton or on the trail. Read more in the Our review tab.

Offering a photochromatic lens, these feature-rich glasses boast high performance at an accessible price. Automatically tinting to the given light conditions, the lens ranges from 14%-74% transmission depending on whether it's overcast or full sun outside. The arms are sturdy and grip on with hydrophilic rubber, so they stay put even when wet.

Lightweight and stable with a huge field of vision and a range of different tinting lenses to choose from, Rapha's Pro Team Full Frame glasses promise to be everything a roadie needs for a long day in the saddle. However, many of those features also make them great for off-road riders too.

No other pair of glasses on this list can be customised like these Pit Vipers - the bridge moves in and out for different width noses, the arms have a wire core so you can bend them into shape, and you can set them up with a full or half frame depending on preference.

The Oakley Jawbreaker are one of the most popular cycling glasses available. Some clever lens tech has gone into these cycling specs, offering a consistent contrast across the field of view. The lens is vented for improved anti-fogging and features Switchlock, which allows for easy and quick lens swaps (this includes swapping in prescription lenses, too). The temple arms are adjustable for fit, and the rubberised nose pads carry that well-known Oakley comfort. Available with Oakley prescription lenses.

A blend of modern and retro looks, these large sunglasses feature a frameless bottom design to improve corner-to-corner visibility and a blue polarized lens that takes the sting out of sunlight, whether it's direct or reflected.

The Bolle Shifter are a bold statement. The lens design does have some handy benefits - it protects a large area of the face, is vented for reduced fogging and offers an uninterrupted field of view. The lens also uses Phantom tech to lighten and darken the tint in reaction to the lighting conditions. Compatible with prescription lenses.

The Radar EV Path carries a large Plutonite lens developed by Oakley using high-quality Polycarbonate plastic to offer excellent protection from damage and UV. This lens can be swapped out for polarized and tinted options. The frame is lightweight and well-shaped across the nose and ears.

Offering UVA+UVB 400 protection but with a lower profile and better ventilation than the Messyweekend Speed glasses above, this Rapid model is ideal if you want great protection but a sleeker look.

Looking much more like standard sunglasses, the Rudy Project Rydon are a slightly smaller pair of cycling glasses than some other options here listed. The glasses are lightweight and comfortable, with multiple adjustment points allowing you to get the fit just right. This option comes with a smoke lens, ideal for keeping the sun glare at bay, but other options are available and easily switched in.

Sometimes you want to go for a bike ride without looking like you're part of the Tour de France, or maybe you just want a pair of sunglasses that looks just as good on and off the bike. The Tempo is the perfect balance of UVA+UVB 400 protection and a stylish shape to give you the best of both worlds.

The Endura Char is a simple and affordable option, with this double-lens kit being of particularly good value. The smoke lens reacts to light for improved vision in changeable lighting, and the clear lens is coated with anti-fog that is ideal for winter and autumn riding (venting also helps keep fog to a minimum). The frame isn't as refined as more expensive options, but it's light and robust, and the nose fit is comfortable.

If you're new to cycling, it can be hard justifying big spending on your hobby. The solution, for glasses at least, is the Tifosi Intense. Comfortable, stylish and stable, the Intense has all that you need to test the glasses' water. The smoked lens is vented, the nose pad is adjustable and the frame is made from a lightweight material.