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Winter gloves can give warmth but can also add bulk and reduce dexterity. Some sort of hand guards to get the wind off your hands can really help. [[Hippo Hands]] and generic handlebar mitts aren't generally considered great-looking, but people who use them usually swear by them for the warmth that they add by getting the wind off your hands, rather than having the wind aggressively strip it away. It also allows you to keep a small pocket that is warmer than the ambient temperature. Mittens can be very warm, but at the expense of dexterity; it can be hard to keep a couple of fingers on the brake lever in mittens. Thin silk or polypro glove liners can add warmth without excessive bulk.

For rain riding, and also to help cut the cold coming from the wind on your hands, consider using your normal gloves and adding a layer over the top. The cheapest are latex or nitrile gloves, or regular old rubber gloves from a grocery or hardware store. You can also go to Aerostich and get their [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers].

For rain riding, and also to help cut the cold coming from the wind on your hands, consider using your normal gloves and adding a layer over the top. The cheapest are latex or nitrile gloves, or regular old rubber gloves from a grocery or hardware store. You can also go to Aerostich and get their [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers]. You may also like neoprene kayak paddler's gloves under your armored gloves. Your hands don't stay completely dry, but warm and comfortable. Look at [http://www.rei.com/ REI] or [http://kayak.nrsweb.com/boating/Kayak%20Gloves NRS].

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 Winter gloves can give warmth but can also add bulk and reduce dexterity. Some sort of hand guards to get the wind off your hands can really help. [[Hippo Hands]] and generic handlebar mitts aren't generally considered great-looking, but people who use them usually swear by them for the warmth that they add by getting the wind off your hands, rather than having the wind aggressively strip it away. It also allows you to keep a small pocket that is warmer than the ambient temperature. Mittens can be very warm, but at the expense of dexterity; it can be hard to keep a couple of fingers on the brake lever in mittens. Thin silk or polypro glove liners can add warmth without excessive bulk.
-For rain riding, and also to help cut the cold coming from the wind on your hands, consider using your normal gloves and adding a layer over the top. The cheapest are latex or nitrile gloves, or regular old rubber gloves from a grocery or hardware store. You can also go to Aerostich and get their [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers].
+For rain riding, and also to help cut the cold coming from the wind on your hands, consider using your normal gloves and adding a layer over the top. The cheapest are latex or nitrile gloves, or regular old rubber gloves from a grocery or hardware store. You can also go to Aerostich and get their [http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-triple-digit-rain-covers.html Triple Digit Rain Covers]. You may also like neoprene kayak paddler's gloves under your armored gloves. Your hands don't stay completely dry, but warm and comfortable. Look at [http://www.rei.com/ REI] or [http://kayak.nrsweb.com/boating/Kayak%20Gloves NRS].
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