GORE Bike Wear Freeride Long Lady Gloves, $50; gorebikewear.com
Anyone who has read Gone With the Wind knows “you can always tell a lady by her hands.” Even nowadays, we ladies prefer un-calloused, un-bloodied, sun-damage-free hands. But, let’s face it, we like to get out, get dirty, and tear it up in the wild too. Since shredding the gnar and silky smooth palms rarely go hand in hand—no pun intended—though, Gore Bike Wear’s Freeride Long Lady Gloves come in handy—pun intended.
These full-finger gloves boast lightweight padding, a finely tuned fit, knuckle protection, durability, grip, and ventilation. While intended for women riding gnarly terrain on two fat tires, they should not be reserved for down hilling and dirt jumping alone. The Freeride Long Lady Gloves prove useful in many off-road situations.
For example, after a nearly 9-hour race a couple weeks ago, my hands—thanks to Gore’s Freeride Long Lady Gloves—were just about the only part of my body that crossed the finish line completely un-scathed. I’d spent the day riding (and hiking) my mountain bike—mostly uphill, it felt like—rappelling, and paddling. Through all this, Gore Bike Wear’s Long Lady Gloves offered the coverage of a bulky glove in a sleek design I was comfortable wearing all day.
