Summertime - mitts or bare hands?

[wafter]

Surprised by the amount of summertime glove-botherers; some good arguments made for their use however. Personally I plan on not coming off and so far (he says, jinxing it all) I've only had one semi-serious off in the last 20yrs / 14k + miles.. while I thankfully don't have any issues with bar contact / vibration.

I do wear varying thicknesses of full gloves in the winter for obvious reasons. Maybe I'll look out for some fingerless summer efforts..

 

[Gwylan]

Bike polo!? Do tell... (new to this forum)

A dedicated and loony corner of the biking world. Google it, there is a governing body and harmonised rules are available, not necessarily observed.
One brake fixie and narrow bars, small frame and not too much fear. That and an enclosed space about the size of a big tennis court, suits this very urban sport.
Those enclosed multi sport areas that councils put up can be ideal. But sometimes the entrance is created to make access with a bike challenging.
Playing on grass is for the rural gentry.

 

[UphillSlowly]

Surprised by the amount of summertime glove-botherers; some good arguments made for their use however. Personally I plan on not coming off and so far (he says, jinxing it all) I've only had one semi-serious off in the last 20yrs / 14k + miles.. while I thankfully don't have any issues with bar contact / vibration.

I do wear varying thicknesses of full gloves in the winter for obvious reasons. Maybe I'll look out for some fingerless summer efforts..

I have been mildly surprised by the safety aspect of the responses. Thought it would be more to do with sweat and comfort. Have never hit the ground "hands-first" at speed with bare hands so not sure what the impact would be (skin on hands is much thicker than other parts of the body). Also notice a fair few of the pro peloton riders don't wear mitts in the summer, even the sprinters who are more likely to take a tumble

 

[wafter]

I have been mildly surprised by the safety aspect of the responses. Thought it would be more to do with sweat and comfort. Have never hit the ground "hands-first" at speed with bare hands so not sure what the impact would be (skin on hands is much thicker than other parts of the body). Also notice a fair few of the pro peloton riders don't wear mitts in the summer, even the sprinters who are more likely to take a tumble

Aye - interesting to hear both sides. I guess it all depends on the circumstances as to which bits are likely to come off worst.. can't imagine that scabs all over the ideally-flexible skin on the palms would be much fun however.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Gloves - various - with silk liners in mid winter, followed by gloves - various - alone, followed by - mitts and thin gloves in the spring, followed by mitts - various thickness as conditions allow, and so on throughout the seasons ...

 

[HLaB]

I used to be a mitts person but since I had chemo back in 2019 its long fingered all the year round. I have forgotten my TT gloves once but riding bare handed is an exception I've seen some nasty gouges in folks hands which would make cyclin uncomfortable for a bit

 

[wiggydiggy]

Do you have Raynauds Syndrome?

Don't know if they replied but a relative of mine does, any recommendations of heated gloves to help with alleviating symptoms appreciated.

To answer your question my mitts died last year, I haven't bought new ones and so far am not missing them so bare hands for me.

 

[Mrs M]

I wear full finger gloves all year round, only mitts when it’s really warm.
If it’s cold always my ears and hands that suffer first.

 

[UphillSlowly]

Don't know if they replied but a relative of mine does, any recommendations of heated gloves to help with alleviating symptoms appreciated.

To answer your question my mitts died last year, I haven't bought new ones and so far am not missing them so bare hands for me.

My wife has Raynauds and commutes by bike all year round. She uses Castelli Espresso gloves with merino liners (Gore Tex, wind proof and waterproof). Has worn them down to -3 deg.

 

[cyberknight]

Do you have Raynauds Syndrome?

i think the clue is in the post you quoted

 

[UphillSlowly]

i think the clue is in the post you quoted

Ah yes, true. Ever looking for the diagnosis. Need a reaction emoji for "D'oh"

 

[slowmotion]

Mitts. Tarmac can make a nasty mess of the skin on your palms. I don't want to go there again.

 

[wiggydiggy]

My wife has Raynauds and commutes by bike all year round. She uses Castelli Espresso gloves with merino liners (Gore Be a, wind proof and waterproof). Has worn them down to -3 deg.

Cheers much appreciated

 

[Jameshow]

Mitts - any comfort from newly laid chip and seal, it's it me or are councils going mad with the stuff ATM?!!

 

[Mo1959]

Mitts - any comfort from newly laid chip and seal, it's it me or are councils going mad with the stuff ATM?!!

Out local council yard has a couple of huge piles of chips sitting and I saw lorries bringing tar today. Hate the stuff