Originally Posted by
Bill Kapaun
Gloves can counteract "road buzz" if that's a problem.
I have always ridden with gloves, but it's not the constant buzz that's causing issues. It's an area of "new pavement" a nearby town put down. It's like chipped rocks stuck in glue. I think it's called "chip seal" from what I just looked up, and is described as "An inexpensive alternative to asphalt concrete overlay, this treatment starts by having liquid asphalt sprayed onto pavement. Then, a thin layer of aggregate chips is placed on the asphalt, and a new surface is rolled so the two parts combine. Ultimately, a chip seal treatment can extend the pavement’s life for years."
It impacts ride comfort and even steering to a small degree.
There is a huge cycling population in this area, but when I called the town about it they said "don't worry - it will smooth out in a few seasons."