Originally Posted by
Surfer77
i was just below the stayers line, moving down to get behind my opponent who had the sprinters lane. I was just going too slow.
Yes, Aventon Matero,
But yes, bringing a pair of Mechanix full work gloves if not fully healed. I have not seen any others wearing full gloves, tho. Is this done? ; )
Yes, you should be wearing gloves on a cement track (for reasons that should be obvious now). When you fall and slide, it's instincutal to put your hands out to help keep your head from hitting the ground as well as drag them to slow down. Further, after a slide, small cuts on the palm of your hand can be just as debilitating as small cuts on the feet of a runner.
Mechanix gloves will likely be too loosey goosey for sprinting.
Top riders even wear gloves for grip and protection on well-manicured wooden tracks:
