Cycling Mitts and Gloves

Cycling Mitts are gloves designed for cycling. They fulfill three functions: warmth, comfort and protection.

Cycling Gloves are frequently used to keep the hands warm, a function that is particularly necessary when cycling in cold weather. Gloves are vital for insulating the hands from cold, wind, and evaporative cooling while riding a bicycle.

Cycling places a good deal of stress on the hands, in the form of prolonged pressure against handlebars and transmission of sudden road shocks through handlebars to the hands. Padded gloves or handlebar grips are useful to increase comfort for a given geometry.

Putting a hand out to break a fall is a natural reaction. However, the hands are one of the more difficult parts of the body to repair. There is little or no spare skin, and immobilising the hands sufficiently to promote healing involves significant inconvenience to the patient. So, many cyclists choose to wear gloves all year round to help avoid skin damage in a fall and it is something that we at fatbirds highly recommend all riders wear when riding, whether that's on road or on your mountain bike.

We offer a fantastic selection of cycling mitts and full finger gloves on sale so whether you are looking for a lightweight summer mitt or an insulated winter glove we have you covered and with our no quibble returns policy you can buy online with confidence.