A lot depends on how cold it gets where you live and how susceptible you are to cold hands. I live in IA and my hands really suffer in the cold. I have a pair of ski gloves that work but mittens are probably your best choice. I'd look for a pair that has a waterproof lining plus insulation. If $ is not a problem, I'd check out outdoor research gloves; they make really terrific gloves. Alternatively (and cheaper) get a pair of bar mitts and then use a thin pair of gloves inside of those.