Why to use Gloves while Riding?

I’m a person who always gives first priority to the safety. Since, road accidents don’t happen only because of you fault, most of the cases it is some others fault and roads are filled with dumb riders and drivers.

If your riding with a helmet, it will save your head*, but in a crash the most injured and surely injured part is your palm and wrist. So riding with a glove is very important

Reasons for wearing gloves:

1.       Improved Grip and Control:

You know that being out on a bike can make you pretty sweaty – especially if it is one of those warm and humid days. And that means your hands are wet, too. Like clothes with wicking technology, a good pair of gloves will help keep your hands dry, which means that you can maintain a better grip on the handlebars.

The gloves also serve to trap the sweat that would otherwise be likely to drip into your shifters. And over time, moisture – and especially perspiration because of its high mineral content – can cause those components to deteriorate.

2.       Comfort and Protection for Skin:

If you’ve ever spent a couple of hours or more on a bike, you probably realized that, somewhat surprisingly, cycling can be pretty hard on your hands. From the constant pressure on your palms, to the wear on your fingers from running your shifters through the range of gears, it doesn’t take long for calluses or blisters to develop. A pair of bike gloves can give your skin the extra layer of protection you need to be comfortable, even on the longest ride.

3.       Shock Absorption:

You’ll notice that many pairs of gloves on the market today have some type of cushioning, such as gel padding, etc., built into the palms. The reason is that gloves with this padding serve a very useful function in absorbing shock from the road that would otherwise be transferred to the rider.

4.       Protection in Crash:

What do most people do as they start to fall? They put their hands out to try and catch themselves, to break their impact as they hit the ground. If you’ve ever fallen like this, you know that you can really tear up your palms when they go skidding across pavement or rocks.

               

5.       Warmth:

This provide warm sensation in cold winds or high altitude riding. This prevent tour hands from numbness.