Cycling hint #1: wear gloves

This is not the most important advice for riding a bike but as I see more and more people riding in bunches and racing without gloves (even in winter), I thought it was a good idea to start with it.

Wear gloves because they:

- provide a non-slip grip
- allow you to wipe sting off your eyes
- enable you to brush debris off the tires
- cushion your hands against road shock
- protect your palms should you hit the deck
- can be used to wipe your nose when a bit snotty

And if you are worried about your tan line, forget it, we already have panda-like markings around our eyes.

Safe riding!