Mountain bike and road cycling gloves play an important role when you’re on the bike. Not only do they keep hands and fingers warm in cold climate cycling, but they also protect against sun damage. Moreover, in the unfortunate event of you coming off the bike, road and mountain bike cycle gloves will help better protect skin when scraping gravel or dirt at high speed. Finally, they help cushion the hands as they rest on bars for long periods of time. For winter cycling gloves or fingerless cycling gloves, Santini has you covered.

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So you’re on the hunt for the ultimate cycling accessories? When it comes to gear like this, we recommend you keep in mind the following features and properties:

Anti-shock
Anti-slip
Anti-abrasion
Moisture-wicking
Plenty of breathability
Touch-screen ability
Premium fleece fabric

Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about cycling gloves?

If we could give you the answer in one word, we’d say protection. That’s their purpose in life, and they do a great job of it. So whether it’s defending your skin against road rash, scratches from debris, insect bites, cold weather, hot weather and UV rays, the humble cycling glove is an excellent line of defence!

What gloves are good for cycling?

We’ve probably answered that in the above question. However, to recap, they do an excellent job of caring for your hands and fingers by protecting against:

UV rays

Low temperatures and windchill

Insect bites

Abrasions

Road rash

Do I need gloves for road cycling?

Yes, absolutely. If, in the unfortunate event, you come off the bike, road rash can be particularly nasty. So give yourself the best possible protection and make sure you wear either fingerless or full-finger gloves.