Mountain Bike Gloves
US $10.95
These may not be the first thing you think of to purchase with your bike, but consider the beating your hands can take when riding.
All that wind, sun, cold or wet eventually dries your skin out and can cause nasty results such as blisters.
It goes without saying that you must wear gloves in very cold weather to protect fingers from frostbite and wind chill.
Don't just buy regular gloves; track down a pair of high quality mountain biking gloves.
They need to be thick enough to keep your warm but not so thick that you can't grasp the handle bars.
You will also find that wearing mountain bike gloves relieves the pressure you feel as you hold tightly on the handle bars for a long time.
Technology is advancing and you can buy quite thin gloves which provide a lot of insulation. Glove liners are also an option for extra cold conditions; these offer extra warmth and protection.
