David Gaudu joins the Julbo team

"For the first time in my career, I am riding with prescription glasses made for me"

Hello David, first of all, welcome to Julbo. Can you explain the reasons that led you to choose Julbo?

"I've been a professional since 2017, and I practice a sport that is subject to all kinds of weather conditions, even the worst ones. Sometimes we can be out in the rain for several hours. And even though I wear glasses in everyday life, I had never had prescription glasses for racing. That was really a problem. I tried quite a few brands, but I was never really convinced. This is the first time I've tried cycling glasses with my prescription that I actually liked. So, I didn't really hesitate."

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"During our discussions, Julbo was very responsive in providing solutions and offered me glasses that really suited me. They have great experience in high-level sports and outdoor activities, so I was quickly convinced."

Tell us about the model you used during the last French Championships.

"I was able to ride for the first time with the Ultimate REACTIV sunglasses adapted to my prescription. These are the glasses that suit me best. They offer a very wide field of vision, and I noticed the difference at the end of the race when the conditions got worse (thanks to the photochromic lenses)."

Sometimes we talk about marginal gains—do you consider vision to be one of them?

"Yes, absolutely. Sometimes we're on the bike for more than six hours, and with the right glasses, you save energy—I’m convinced of that. It’s a comfort for your head, your vision, and the central periphery of your upper body. Every percentage of fatigue saved is an extra percentage you can put into the bike. And every detail counts. I can't wait to start the Tour de France with Julbo."

About the Julbo RX Laboratory

At Julbo’s headquarters, in the heart of the Jura mountains, is the only laboratory in Europe dedicated to prescription sunglasses. From selecting the best lenses to delivery at your optician, including cutting and assembly, the RX LAB offering represents Julbo’s technological and technical expertise at the service of people who wear corrective glasses.
26 Julbo frames are available in RX LAB, which is 80% of the adult sunglasses range. All shapes, styles, and sports are represented to offer wearers of corrective glasses the widest technical and aesthetic choice. Combined with our lens offering, our frame range meets everyone’s needs and offers the widest range of combinations on the market.

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Who is David Gaudu?

At 24 years old, David Gaudu is one of the best riders in the world peloton. Winner of the Tour de l’Avenir in 2016, considered the Tour de France for under-23s, he broke through in the 2019 season by winning a stage at the Tour de Romandie, a key event on the international calendar. Last year, after abandoning the Tour de France, he made a triumphant comeback at the Vuelta a España: winning two stages and finishing 8th overall. The native Breton excels on steep gradients. His victory in April on a stage of the highly competitive Tour of the Basque Country perfectly illustrates his new stature. He could be one of the revelations of the next Tour de France before leading the French team at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, where he can dream of a medal.

David Gaudu at a glance

• 24 years old
• Professional since 2016
• 6 wins, including two stages of the Vuelta a España (2020)
• Winner of the Tour de l’Avenir (2016)
• Selected for the Tokyo Olympic Games (2021)

On his bike, David wears Ultimate RX Reactiv 1-3
On the podium, David wears Wellington RX Spectron 3
Day-to-day, David wears Queens prescription glasses

They wear Julbo in the professional peloto

Fabien Doubey (27 years old, TotalEnergies)

After a brilliant start in mountain biking and cyclo-cross (junior world vice-champion), the Jura native joined the professional peloton in 2017. At the beginning of 2020, he returned to France by joining the TotalEnergies team. A good climber, he will take part in his first Tour de France this summer.

Simon Guglielmi (23 years old, Team Groupama FDJ)

After being one of the key riders for the Groupama FDJ team last year at the Giro d’Italia (4 stage wins for his leader), the 23-year-old from Savoie continues to make his mark among the professionals. And this year, still on Italian roads, he came close to victory once again.

Alexis Vuillermoz (33 years old, TotalEnergies)

Originally from Saint-Claude in the Jura, next to the Julbo factory, Alexis Vuillermoz has one of the most impressive records in French cycling, including a stage win at the Tour de France (2015), nine victories, and participation in the Rio Olympic Games.
He is a regular user of Julbo glasses, which he already wore when racing in XCO.

Currently injured, he hopes to make his comeback at the end of the season.