Originally Posted by
rsbob
Another benefit of gloves is that if you crash, it has happened to all of us at least once, your palms will not turn into hamburger. I do like the cushioning gloves provide especially on gravel or bumpy roads. Bare handed would be a pain unless the bars had two or more layers of tape.
+1
Road rash on the palms of your hands is a LOT more painful than many people imagine. That's something I learnt in my youth.