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Basic Guide to Winter Cycling Gloves

Keeping the fingers warm while cycling in cool and cold conditions is one of the trickiest things to get right when dressing cycling. Fall and winter gloves will have full fingers, insulation, some sort of wind blocking layer, and a handy terry cloth patch to wipe your nose. Wearing cycling gloves reduces vibration transmitted through the handlebar protect your palms from abrasions if you fall .Generally if your hands and toes are cold you need to add a layer to your core (chest and trunk) or add a layer to your head.

 Choosing the Proper Glove
Everybody's internal thermostat is set to a different temperature so it is tough to speak in terms of air temperature. Your body's metabolism, your conditioning, the speed you ride and the humidity of the day all effect what is going to be comfortable for you.

 Cool and Windy

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    Quick Guide
    • Look for a glove with little insulation and a wind blocking layer.
    • While riding you will generate more than enough heat to keep the fingers warm.
    • You may be a little cold when you first start but once you get warmed up and climb a hill or two your fingers will be toasty warm.

 Cool and Wet

 Arguably the harshest conditions to be out and stay comfortable in.

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    Quick Guide
    • Generally a water resistant or water proof breathable glove back.
    • A thin layer of insulation and some sort of grippy material for the fingers is the best way to go.
    • Many gloves will not keep your fingers totally dry but warm enough to prevent the fingers from going numb.
 Cold and Dry

 When it is really cold, moisture management is key.

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    Quick Guide

    • Perspiration can build up inside the glove making your hands cold and clammy.
    • Look for insulating materials that still allow moisture to leave your hands.
    • Fleece or micro-fleece gloves are perfect for this condition.
 

 
 Types of Winter Gloves
Winter Gloves can be broken down by how they protect your hands.

 Wind blocking

Shop Winter Gloves  Made from a material that does not allow much air to pass through it.

    Key Features

    • Can be insulated or un-insulated.
    • An un-insulated glove can be worn with a liner to give more cold protection.
    • Good for cool but not cold blustery days where you are generating enough heat to stay warm but the cool air moving across your hand makes the fingers very cold.

 
 
 
 
 

 Water Resistant

Shop Winter Gloves  Made from a material that does not allow much water to pass through it

    Key Features
    • Can be insulated or un-insulated.
    • Good for damp or rainy days that are cool but not so cold that you are not generating much heat.
 Insulated for Cold

Shop Winter Gloves  The amount of insulation depends highly on the outside temperature and your internal thermostat.

    Key Features
    • Usually combined with either a water resistant or wind block material on the back side.
    • Range from very thin for cool conditions to very insulated for cold or arctic conditions.
    • More insulation means less finger dexterity.
 Other Features
Shop Winter Gloves  These are some other features to look for that will help in the decision process.
    Reflective Material
    • Greatly improves the visibility when making hand signals at night.
    • Can be small piping or a large tab.
    Terry Thumbs
    • Soft absorbent material.
    • Used for wiping gunk off the nose and lips.
    • Washes off easy.
    Knuckle Guards
    • Protect knuckles from abrasions and scratches.
    • Usually made from EVA or TPR
    • Top Models can be Carbon Fiber or Kevlar reinforced
    Pull Tabs
    • Usually found on fingered gloves to make pulling them on easier.

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