Mvcrash-if you're getting long fine without them I wouldn't bother. The main reason I wear them is it is very humid in NC and our hands tend to get pretty slippery. There have been situations where my hands have slid off the grips and bars without gloves which can be unnerving and could also cause issues if I'm riding in a group and lose control. While riding in less humid conditions in Colorado I enjoyed not riding with gloves on occasion.