Originally Posted by
50PlusCycling
I always wear gloves, they make the ride more comfortable, make it easier to wipe the sweat off my forehead, and allow me to keep the skin on my palms if I happen to get knocked off. I don't always wear a helmet, but feel naked without gloves.
That nice terry cloth on the thumb. They also enhance my grip and my gel variety further cushions vibration through my joints and relives pressure points.