Originally Posted by
Hypno Toad
I'm seeing more and more competitive riders go without gloves, both local club riders and the pros. I'm a fan of gloves to manage sweat on my hands for better grip, plus they're great for wiping away snot. I get that gloves are not necessary for every ride, but when it's cold, I want to keep my fingers warm. While watching spring classics I'm seeing many pros riding with bare handed in cold/wet temps -
Why?
I asked a guy who was an assistant coach for a local development team. He said it was more like the copycat effect. Some successful rider tried it and then soon everyone is copying him.
He had no other explanation.