British performance eyewear brand, SunGod, has launched the SunGod GTs Signature Series, which were worn exclusively by INEOS Grenadiers rider and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas at this year’s Giro d’Italia.
Designed with input and testing from Geraint Thomas himself, the glasses were a feature at this year’s Giro, with Thomas wearing them throughout the race, and leading for a large part in the famous Pink Jersey.
The SunGod GTs Signature Series sunglasses have been built with SunGod’s proprietary 8KO lens technology for optical clarity while riding in a range of conditions. This year’s Giro certainly saw some unpredictable weather – from dry and bright, to cold and clouds, and mist and rain.
The SunGod GTs Signature Series boasts a new frame design, made in collaboration with Geraint Thomas. Twin lenses cut from a cylindrical Silver Blue 8KO lens give a distinctive styling, with a new, moulded frame.
Nodding to Thomas’ heritage, a Welsh dragon is engraved and inset in red on the nose bridge while the lenses are engraved with the pro rider’s signature. A final touch to the ear-socks in a criss-cross design for enhanced grip in wet conditions gives the impression of dragon scales, to complete the look.
Ali Watkiss, Co-Founder and CEO of SunGod, said “The GTs Signature Series were a bold step away from our existing range of performance glasses, but the result has been outstanding.
“From G’s feedback, to the media response, to the cycling industry’s appetite to get their hands on the product. Our team worked tirelessly to deliver a truly unique look for Geraint, and we are looking forward to customers being able to get their hands on a pair for themselves.”
Rod Ellingworth, Deputy Team Principal at INEOS Grenadiers, said “Geraint has continued to prove that he is a force of nature in the GC, and we’re incredibly proud of his performance at this year’s Giro.
“The work that SunGod put in to deliver his glasses in time for the Giro, and encapsulating his Welsh heritage is proof that the decision to partner with SunGod was the right one. We look forward to seeing more results in the coming season.”
Priced at £160, and limited to 300 pairs worldwide, the SunGod GTs Signature Series are now available for pre-order, and will be available for delivery in July.
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