Summer gloves with UV protection

[CJR18]

You could try Mechanix speciality vent - if you don't require palm padding.
https://www.mechanix.com/gb-en/gloves/MSV-55.html
last quite well - available various places online.
Two colours black (covert) or sand (coyote).

[mattsccm]

Surely the issue then is that the OP needs magic gloves. Even the thinnest fabric will keep you warmer than no gloves.

[AndyB1]

Surely the issue then is that the OP needs magic gloves. Even the thinnest fabric will keep you warmer than no gloves.

Magic gloves would be nice but failing that it is just a question of how extra warmth the gloves give. When a manufacturer says things like ‘ideal for a chilly winters day’ I tend to think they will be too hot for summer.

Some gloves and arm coverings claim ‘evaporative cooling’ to help reduce temperatures, seems like they promote airflow to evaporate sweat.

So another possible option might be shooting gloves, still no cycling gloves being mentioned.

[Bmblbzzz]

What makes you think standard short-fingered cycling mitts will not be suitable? Have you cycled in a similar climate before?

[Cowsham]

I looked at that link and the description said:

A lightweight cycling glove designed to take the chill off as winter approaches…….

Which made me think they would be too warm.

They're my summer gloves.

[AndyB1]

What makes you think standard short-fingered cycling mitts will not be suitable? Have you cycled in a similar climate before?

I have been on month long tours in India the last couple of years and when I lost my full finger leather / cotton gloves last year (I left them on a pannier….) I could only find the black arm warmers that at least pulled over the back of my hands (see photos above). I ride a flat handlebar bike and often have my hands over the brakes so need full finger protection to keep the sun off. Also I want full finger protection in case I go down on the road. So don’t want short fingered mitts, which I know are the obvious thing to wear in hot weather.

Cowsham - thanks, I will look at those gloves in Decathlon.
Edited to add; Decathlon in Taunton did not have those DHB gloves in stock. Everything was windproof and waterproof - it is probably the wrong time of year to be selling summer gloves. And on the Decathalon web site only XS seem to be listed.

[Cowsham]

What makes you think standard short-fingered cycling mitts will not be suitable? Have you cycled in a similar climate before?

I have been on month long tours in India the last couple of years and when I lost my full finger leather / cotton gloves last year (I left them on a pannier….) I could only find the black arm warmers that at least pulled over the back of my hands (see photos above). I ride a flat handlebar bike and often have my hands over the brakes so need full finger protection to keep the sun off. Also I want full finger protection in case I go down on the road. So don’t want short fingered mitts, which I know are the obvious thing to wear in hot weather.

Ditto -- I don't like the feeling of wind hitting half covered fingers or arms for that matter hence while cycling I prefer long sleeve tops. I like to be of uniform temperature not one bit warm and another bit cold. Never was a fan of short finger rigger gloves when I was climbing in my youth. Had to be full gloves or none.

[deeferdonk]

A solution from history......

a modern alternative would be a buff wrapped around the wrist and extended over the fingers.

[Cowsham]

A solution from history......

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a modern alternative would be a buff wrapped around the wrist and extended over the fingers.

Imagine that with Lycra -- no don't !

[Nearholmer]

These are very “summery”, the back is a very thin stretchy material, but doesn’t cling, and the palms are slightly padded soft suede/leather.

I bought a pair in a sale because I’d misplaced my spring/autumn gloves, and although I really don’t like the colour, they are actually very good.

[AndyB1]

They look good…..but seem not to be a current glove? One dealer is advertising them (£30 + postage!) but has none in stock. Maybe that is why you got them cheap, end of stock?

I can find some women’s cycling gloves on t’web that look OK - why are women’s cycling gloves different to men’s?
I remember buying some walking boots many years ago and trying on many different types in a shop before a pair felt right….they were branded as women's boots and the shop took trouble to point that out to me. Never discovered what the issue was, they fitted and lasted well.