TdF Stage 8: Shades

Did you see that rider on Wednesday on the cobbles in the mud and rain throw his sunglasses away? Oh, the extravagance of abandoning a pricey pair of shades. All because he couldn't see through them in the grime.

Chris Froome said that he prized the two pairs of Oakleys that were handed out to each of the Team Sky riders at the beginning of the season. He talked about how Wiggo ribbed him when he expressed concern that they might get nicked out of the team bus. Sir Brad pointed out that there was a lot more worth stealing out of the £200k bus.

So all the riders wear cool shades of varying trendy styles. They should consult this salesman for advice on how to keep them properly clean and shiny. Then they wouldn't have to cast them off when the going gets tough.