On the Road Again!

Yes. They are pre-shaped. It's not that I have deformed arms and have bent them into that shape. Looking back through the blog I was surprised to see that I had bought them back in November 2017! Worn for the first time for a whole ride today. They are the most expensive gloves I have ever bought and they were warm and very comfortable. Until today they have been either in the cupboard with my other gear or in the pannier "just in case". Had it rained; I am sure the Goretex liner would have ensured dry hands. Updates to follow. posted from Bloggeroid

After last weekend's ride in just about 2°C air temperature I knew I needed a new pair of more winter season gloves. Santa unfortunately doesn't come to me anymore so it was left to Mastercard  to get involved. We dropped into Laguna and after choosing a glove I thought might fit the bill but on the way to see if they had my size, I saw the "sale" bin. They still came in at over a £100. In there we some Dainese gloves. Part leather part fabric.  I tried a pair on and like Goldilocks one pair too big. One pair too small but the next pair.  Just right. You simply know. The fit was so "easy". Natural I suppose you could say. I've worn them about the house and tomorrow if the weather isn't too wintry they'll get the first outing.  Update 19/11/2017 Didn't get to try them out. At 2°C and frosty road and car iced I decided not to risk it. Felt a bit guilty until on the back road I witnessed a cyclist slide off on a...