Long Finger BMX Gloves

Why long fingers are required in BMX racing

In BMX racing competitions, the rules of the International Cycling Union require gloves that fully cover the fingers, just like a full-face helmet, long-sleeved jersey, and long pants. The reason is simple: when falling on a packed dirt track or the asphalt of the starting hill, the reflex is to extend the hands, and the palm takes the first contact. A pair of long-finger gloves prevents abrasion from opening the skin on the phalanges. It also maintains grip on the grips when sweat makes the hands slippery as the starting gate lowers.

The rest of the gear

BMX gear also includes:

• BMX helmets.
• Jerseys.
• Pants.
• BMX masks.
• Protective gear.
• BMX shoes.

All the gear can be found on the BMX page.

Race, street, park or dirt: one glove for each practice

The glove for racing focuses on lightness: synthetic leather palm of a single thickness, breathable mesh back, short wrist that doesn’t hinder bending when pulling on the handlebars over bumps. In street and park, where you slide on concrete after a failed trick, a slightly more durable palm and thin foam or silicone protections on the knuckles are appreciated. In dirt, the sessions involve jumps on dirt, often in hot weather: ventilation at the back and a fabric that dries quickly matter more than reinforcements.

Finding the right size of BMX gloves

A BMX glove should be chosen to fit closely to the hand: the tips of the fingers should touch the end of the glove without being squeezed, and no crease should form in the palm when gripping the handlebars, as this crease can create a bubble after a few laps. Measure the hand around the knuckles, excluding the thumb, and then refer to the manufacturer’s guide, from small sizes for young riders up to XXL. Children starting out in clubs benefit from choosing a Velcro closure, which is easier to put on themselves. An glove that’s too big will spin around the hand and take away precision on the brake lever.

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Frequently asked questions

What BMX gloves should a child who is starting in a club wear?

Long-finger gloves in child size, with a Velcro closure at the wrist to put them on without help. The palm should remain flexible: a young rider needs to feel their handlebars to learn how to pull over bumps.

How to wash BMX gloves without damaging the palm?

Wash them by hand in lukewarm water with mild soap, or in a machine at thirty degrees in a mesh bag. They should dry flat, in open air, because the heat from a radiator hardens and cracks the synthetic leather of the palm.

Do you need thicker gloves for BMX riding in winter?

A slightly lined glove or one with a windproof back keeps the fingers mobile in cold weather, without losing the feel of the handlebars. Ski gloves should be avoided as they are too thick and prevent proper gripping of the grips and controlling the brakes.

When should you replace a pair of BMX gloves?

When the palm has become thin enough to see the skin, or when the seams between the fingers come undone. A torn glove no longer protects in case of a fall and causes blisters on worn areas.

Do BMX gloves protect against finger impacts?

They mainly protect against abrasion during slides. Some freestyle models add thin flexible shells on the knuckles, but a BMX glove remains light to preserve sensitivity on the handlebars.