What do cycling gloves do

I posted a question on Twitter asking cyclists about their glove habits. I, barely more than a cycling nobody, received more than 80 replies. That changed after a massive spill at the Tour of California. My reasons for wearing gloves are less pragmatic. But the ritual act of buying them is important to me. I used to have a race calendar and coaching plans for that.

Now I have a desk job and preschool drop-offs. So buying those gloves is my new way of establishing an annual rhythm. And while buying new gloves each season may be my own personal ritual, when I look at the number of responses I got to my query, it seems that the act of putting on gloves at the start of each ride signals a shift for others as well.

Yes, it seems silly. If you think performing a certain act will settle your nerves or help you focus, it probably will.

This is true for superstitions, as well. In broad terms, you control a ritual, while a superstition is belief in something that controls you. Bumps in the ground cause energy shocks through the arms and towards the hands, and this is particularly the case with mountain bikers.

The padding on cycling gloves absorbs most of the impact so the ride will feel smoother. Shocks also occur if a cyclist falls off their bike. Even the most professional cyclists fall off their bikes occasionally. Cycling gloves will help absorb the shock and protect the skin from damage when this occurs. Take it from us picking gravel out of your palms and encountering a "surgical scrubbing brush" in a hospital is best and easily avoided wear gloves! Increasingly Australian's are concerned about keeping the sun off the backs of their hands a high exposure and skin cancer area.

Therefore, wearing gloves will help to dampen the vibrations, eliminating hand discomfort, allowing you to enjoy longer rides. Cyclists are prone to suffer from handlebar palsy.

It is an injury is caused due to prolonged compression of a nerve in your wrist. The pain can be severe and if you are not careful, you might risk suffering from nerve damage too. Most cycling gloves in the market come with a soft towel section typically found across the thumb. This is particularly useful when you need to wipe away any pesky body fluids, such as saliva or sweat.

There are many different types of cycling gloves for different weather conditions, but here we are talking about hot weather gloves for summer rides. Choosing the correct pair of gloves is critical to enjoying a comfortable ride. There are 2 types of gloves; full and half finger. Full finger gloves are suitable for mountain bikers as it can protect your hands from thorns, and half finger gloves are suitable for road cyclists because of their breathability and they allow you to feel your brake levers.

Make sure you choose the right size for you. Too big and the gel padding might not fit your hand comfortably. Comfort, sweaty palms, snotty nose, crash protection, there are many good reasons for wearing cycling gloves.

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