Testing Oakley Sunglasses & Prizm Lenses

Nearly 6 weeks ago I was approached by Oakley Sunglasses through a SaddleDrunker (James M.).

They invited me to road test the Jawbreaker & Radar models, this was before the public launch.

I felt really pleased to have given the chance to try those before hitting the shops but due work commitment I could test them.

Uranium Collection Prizm Road Radar 

Finally I met with Geoffrey in Regent Parks to have as we say a "Meeting on Wheels". Geoffrey is the European Operation Co-ordinator for Oakley, where he explains to me everything about the 3 models he had with him for me to try.

Nothing to say that the first impact I had with the glasses were just fantastic.

Jawbreaker with Prizm Road

We then set off with the Jawbreaker Prizm Road Lenses, the same as Mark Cavendish. The Frame of the Jawbreaker gives you an extra protection compare to glasses with the only top frame,which personally I prefer. Another point at first wearing  in my disadvantage was the width of my view was restricted on the side by a big piece of plastic where there is the big O.

After few minutes of riding, my visual perception drastically improved making the test ride more enjoyable. The lenses were really amazing bringing light to my ride and making a crystal clear view of my surroundings.

Jawbreaker with Prizm Trail

Next on the cards to try was my favourite model of sunglasses, the "Radar". The lenses were the same but the frame completely different. The Radar Frame is not bulky as the Jawbreaker, it is stylish & skinny. The combination of colour also sits very well to be seen during the hours of darkness. A good selling point is the reasonable price.

The last to try was the Jawbreaker with Prizm Trail Lenses built for Mountain Biking. Which I believe it is not still available in the market at the moment but it will be soon. 

The frame was as the Jawbreaker but those lenses made such a big difference. Those, I would say that they could be ideal for the British weather during cloudy & grey skies. They enhanced the lights and with sunset settling down my vision was perfect.I had the feeling I was riding in a sunny country during lunch time.

My test time was up, Geoffrey & I had to returned to our loved ones. It was nice meeting Geoffrey, and we (SaddleDrunkers) will be able to meet him again @ Oakley HQ to work together for a SD Special Edition Oakley Sunglasses.

More info to follow. Please get in touch if you like to visit Oakley HQ during our visit.

Thank You Oakley & Geoffrey & James.

Ride Safe, Share the Road.

SD.

TAMP COFFEE FRIEND'S EVENING 23th April 2015

SaddleDrunk Team & Tamp Coffee have collaborated to bring an evening of fine food, cycling & social in Chiswick, West London, tomorrow evening.

The evening will be an occasion to launch the SaddleDrunk Brand in the area.

Thursday 23 April between 6pm & 9pm.

Empanadas, Olives, Jamon Serrano Iberico, selection of cheeses. Bring your own Wine due to license matters.It will be a fee of £5 for corkage.

Come along and join the latin vibe..

Thank You SD team.

UK Blog Award 2015 Lifestyle Category Winners.

Dear SaddleDrunkers, 

I am pleased to announce that we have won the UK BLOG AWARD 2015 in the Lifestyle Blog Category for Companies.

We would like to thanks all our families, friends, cyclists ,non cyclist, MAMILS & non-MAMILS who have supported and contributed in some sorts to help us achieve this great award.

We are completely flabbergasted to have won the award.

We would like to thank the UK Blog Awards organizing team, especially Gemma Newton, for making it a great night.

Thank you from the SD team.

SD.

SD Official Cycling kit supplier of Neil Bikes Back's Charity

SaddleDrunk Team is pleased to announce the collaboration with Solent Cycles to design and produce the cycling kit for "The Neil Bike Back" charity ride.

The SD team met with the Director of Solent Cycles,Mike Paget to listen about the amazing project of Neil. We then returned to our HQ to get the ball rolling.

As usual ,the SD team worked hard to produce a perfect design which covered all minimal details and requirements of the various sponsors. The results of this hard team work will be transferred to  high end quality kit,all "MADE IN ITALY" by "HAND" to fulfil Mike & Neil expectations.

We are looking forward to delivery our products to Mike & Neil in the next few weeks.

Please help Neil to raise money for Harbour Cancer Support on this link.

Thank you everyone for you help.

SD Team.

SADDLEDRUNK & BOURNEMOUTH AFC Collaboration

Hello Cyclists.

I believe many of you will be out and about this weekend getting "Intoxicated with the Freedom of Cycling".

SaddleDrunker Stuart Carpenter will talk of the recent SaddleDrunk & AFC Bournemouth collaboration.

Stuart,Matt,Stef.

The idea came to me whilst out cycling.  The idea to bring SaddleDrunk , Matt Ritchie and AFC Bournemouth together to create a STYLISH, BESPOKE  brand of cycle clothing and accessories. THE PHILOSOPHIES OF SD, TO PROVIDE TOP QUALIITY CYCLE CLOTHING, TO ENHANCE PEOPLE'S CONFIDENCE IN WHAT THEY ARE WEARING AT A PRICE THEY CAN AFFORD WITHOUT COMPROMISING OUR BELIEFS OF HOW THINGS SHOULD LOOK AND FEEL.

Through a mutual friend, Darryl Flahavan I have got to know Matt well and we both share a love for cycling.

Through my involvement with Stef at SaddleDrunk I put the idea to him about making Matt an official ambassador of SaddleDrunk.

A few weeks later we have Matt on board and the AFC Bournemouth Club shop wanting to promote and sell the clothing. 

MATTS OWN PROFESSIONALISM, ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND STLYE FITS THE PHILOSOPHIES OF US HERE AT SD. TOGETHER WITH MATT WE HOPE TO CREATE A RANGE OF CLOTHING THAT WILL APPEAL TO ALL AFC BOURNEMOUTH CYCLE FANS. WE HOPE TO BRING THESE TWO SPORTS TOGETHER, CREATE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL, STYLISH AND TOTALLY UNIQUE.

Matt wearing kit number 

Thank you very much Stuart for sharing your time with us.

The AFC Bournemouth SaddleDrunk Kit will be available at the stadium club shop & online store on Easter Monday before the home game against Birmingham FC.

Happy Easter from the SD team.

BE SAFE ON THE ROAD