Originally Posted by
schnabler1
Anything that shields the wind is good for gloves. Put a wool liner in those and you'll be toasty.
I stay away from the extra super duper thick gloves because the hands will sweat and then end up colder anyway.
At 49 degrees, his hands are going to roast in wool ... I don't dig out the wool till it's well below freezing.
Here are the mini gloves I was suggesting - $1 and found in Walmart, your local pharmacies, your local $$ store, your local grocery stores, etc. etc. Wear them under your regular cycling gloves and you're good to go all the way down to the freezing point.
Carry a second pair in your jacket pocket, and if it has been raining, change them for the dry pair.