Why do I need to wear gloves when cycling? Because you can be handsome in wearing it? Can you keep out the cold in winter? Or does accidental crash provide protection?
These are just some of its functions. Next, we will fully analyze the other functions of riding gloves.The role of gloves is like wearing a protective clothing on the outside of the hand. Various protective effects have a great impact.
1. Comfortable cushioning
Long-term riding, not only our legs are under great pressure, our hands also bear great pressure, and the design of the palm cushion module of riding gloves can effectively relieve palm fatigue.
2. Firm grip
Riding with sweaty hands and slippery hands are prone to serious problems, so you need a pair of riding gloves. The special rubber-like material on the palm can effectively enhance the friction and avoid the embarrassment of taking off the handlebar.
3. Sun protection and cold protection
Wearing gloves in summer has the effect of sun protection. It is recommended to wear half-finger gloves to help dissipate heat, but remember to put on sunscreen where your fingers are exposed, so as not to cause color difference in your fingers;
It is recommended to wear full-finger gloves in winter. Maintaining the temperature of the hands is the first task of the gloves. Avoid direct contact with the air or the loss of heat in the body.
4. Injury protection
Accidents always happen inadvertently. Often when a car crashes, the hands will unconsciously make a supporting action, so riding gloves can effectively protect your hands in this situation.
5. Easy to wipe
Cyclists have been working hard on the pedals for a long time, and sweating a lot is unavoidable. Occasionally, a runny nose may occur. At this time, using jerseys or toilet paper to wipe is not only a waste of time, but also inconvenient for the rider. Many people will choose to use the back of the glove to wipe away sweat and nasal water on their face.
Wearing and maintenance of riding gloves
1. Wash well to make the gloves more durable. How to wash the gloves?
The answer is that it is best to wash by hand, as long as it is soaked in soapy water, rubbed and washed, and dried in a cool place. Do not use hot water, bleach and other strong acids or alkalis to clean, and do not expose it to the sun, because it is easy to damage the texture of the material, and there will be pilling, loose cloth and deformed gloves.
2. If you are too lazy to wash by hand, remember to fit the velcro to prevent the velcro sticking to the fabric and pilling the fabric;
It is best to put in a laundry bag before washing in a washing machine to reduce the possibility of deformation of the gloves.
