Here are ten good reasons to wear gloves (there are probably many, many more):
1. Keeping gravel from getting in your palm after a nasty crash.
2. Preventing the feeling (or lack of) of numbness from vibrations.
3. Increased grip; sweaty hands can become unsafe if you start losing your grip.
4. Wiping snot, and sweat (hopefully you remember which hand was used for which duty).
5. Prevention of blisters or abrasions on long rides.
6. Comfort – I have gotten really used to wearing gloves. They are just another piece of gear that has …

When I just got into cycling, gloves were always that piece of cycling equipment that I told myself I didn’t need, and could live without. As my rides went from 10 to 20 to 50 miles at a time, I started to realize how important cycling gloves really are. Without them you end up with sore hands, and raw skin. For the most part, cycling gloves are a relatively cheap investment that pay huge dividends. The Pearl Izumi Gel-Vent Pro Gloves are about the most you …