Road cycling gloves

Summer mitts: padded palm and breathable back

In nice weather, the mitt remains the glove of choice on the road: with fingers free, you maintain full sensitivity on the levers, while the padded palm filters out vibrations from the rough tarmac. The mesh back allows air to circulate and limits sweating, and small pulls between the fingers often help to take them off without turning them inside out. Roeckl, a glove manufacturer founded in Munich in 1839 by Jakob Roeckl, offers numerous mitts, like the Belp, Istia, Imatra or Itamos, with palms that are cushioned to varying degrees according to the duration of rides. The Elite Lab mitts and the short Giro Xnetic Road glove complete this summer selection.

The rest of the gear

Road gear also includes:

• Jerseys.
• Shorts.
• Jackets.
• Shoes.
• Helmets.
• Glasses.
• Textile accessories.

All the gear is gathered on the gear page.

Long gloves for mid-season and winter

When it’s below ten degrees, the wind from descending quickly cools the fingers: the long glove takes over. In mid-season, a light model like the Giro Bravo Gel, with a breathable mesh back and a padded palm, or the Roeckl Vuno and Roth are sufficient. For winter, the Pearl Izumi Amfib Gel combines a hundred-gram PrimaLoft insulation with a softshell fabric that blocks wind and repels moisture, featuring a microfiber area on the thumb for wiping the face. The index and thumb are compatible with touch screens, allowing you to check your GPS without exposing your hands.

Women’s and children’s gloves: specific patterns

Women’s gloves female are not just smaller sizes: finer fingers, a narrower palm, and a fitted wrist prevent folds that cause blisters on long rides. The Giro Candela, long glove, the Northwave Fast with short fingers, and the Radvik Myte follow this logic. For children, the VAUDE Grody, the VAUDE Active girl gloves, or the Roeckl Reichenthal with long fingers protect their hands during falls while learning; a simple hook and loop closure and a soft material allow them to put them on by themselves. A child’s glove should be chosen based on their current size: if too big, it slips on the handlebars and hinders braking.

Good deals

Good bargains can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. Annual highlights follow a consistent order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

How to measure your cycling glove size?

Measure the circumference of your dominant hand at the level of the knuckles, excluding the thumb, with a tape measure, then refer to the brand's size guide. The numbered sizes, like ten or eleven, generally correspond to this hand measurement expressed in inches.

Why wear gloves while cycling on the road?

They protect the palm in case of a fall, where you instinctively brace yourself, and absorb some vibrations that numb your hands. They also prevent sweat from causing your hands to slip on the handlebar tape.

Gel or foam: which padding for road gloves?

Gel provides better cushioning against vibrations on rough roads and is suitable for long endurance rides. Foam, being thinner, preserves the feel of the handlebars and is favored by sporty cyclists who frequently change positions.

Which gloves for riding between five and ten degrees?

Lightweight long gloves with windproof backs are generally sufficient at these temperatures. Below five degrees, an insulated model like the Pearl Izumi Amfib Gel becomes necessary, possibly supplemented by a thin under-glove.

How to wash cycling gloves?

Close the hook and loop, place them in a mesh bag, and wash at thirty degrees with a mild detergent, or by hand after each warm ride. They should dry flat, away from a radiator, to prevent the synthetic leather palm from hardening.