Originally Posted by
Rolla
I would think that gloves or cushioned bar tape would help, but give gloveless a try; just not sure I understand the reasoning. My gloves are leather with crochet backs and very little padding, and I rarely ride without them, just for the protection they offer in case of a spill or if I have to wipe debris from the tire while in motion.
I only ride with gloves in the cold and what I notice is that I unconsciously squeeze the bars harder with my hands to make up for the lack of feel of direct contact--it feels like my hands are less secure. My hands are definitely more tired after a gloved ride.