The hands can take a real beating on long rides, particularly if you ride over rough ground and surfaces that transmit a lot of vibrations through the handlebars. Gloves help to protect the hands from this, helping you to comfortably and safely control the bike for longer periods of time.
Gloves also help to protect the hands from injuries in the event of a fall. Even if you are an experienced rider and are very careful on the road, accidents can happen and your hands can be badly injured. The padding in the gloves helps to protect the palms from grazes and scrapes, especially when you hit the gravel.
When choosing gloves it is important to get a good fit. If they are too big, the fingers can slip inside them making it difficult to operate the brakes and shift levers. The gloves should be snug but not tight. They should also be well ventilated as overheating can cause the gloves to become uncomfortable and sweaty.
Another feature that many cyclists like in their gloves is a nose wipe panel on the back of one or both of the fingers. This can be much more convenient and quicker than using a tissue, and it is something that many manufacturers now include in their lightweight gloves.
These Pearl Izumi gloves are a good example of this. They have a mesh back and synthetic leather palm with perforations to aid cooling and some strategically placed gripper dots to help you hold onto the bars. The gloves are also touch screen compatible with a special index finger and this is a nice option to have for those who use their cycling computer often. The gloves are comfortable and great value at under PS35.
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