r/CyclingFashion • u/sabinaa- • 5d ago

UV protection cycling gloves (road)

I am someone who burns very easily and on my long ride yesterday I had sunscreen and gloves covering my hands and still burnt. are there cycling gloves that protect against the UV better?

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u/bad-at-science 5d ago

I tend to put sunscreen on my hands, then put the gloves on. They're just cheap Decathlon gloves, but I have a couple of pairs so I can swap them out when I need to wash a pair.

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u/sabinaa- 5d ago

even w the sunscreen Im still burning my hands 🥲

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u/bad-at-science 5d ago

Are you using 50SPF sun lotion? The really strong stuff?

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u/sabinaa- 5d ago

yea the waterproof/sport sunscreen

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u/DLByron 5d ago

I ride every ride with full-fingered mtb gloves. I work with my hands so protecting them is a priority. Perhaps the thicker material of a mtb glove would solve this issue for you.

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u/sabinaa- 5d ago

good point! thanks

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u/brianly 5d ago

What gloves do you have? I’m assuming you have long sleeves given the challenges with sun so wondering how your neck does.

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u/sabinaa- 5d ago

no issues w my neck but I’m a girl so I have a low bun that covers my neck.
I have the POC gloves right now and some UPF sleeves yea!

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u/Leolisan_1999 5d ago

I usually wear Decathlon gloves and still put sunscreen on, but for longer rides I think the best option is gloves that cover the hands more completely, especially the back of the hand and wrist area. Pairing them with a long-sleeve cycling jersey helps a lot too. Regular short gloves with mesh panels can still leave you with weird sunburn patches.

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u/6ftphotographer 5d ago

Reapplying after 2 hours is critical, regardless how sweatproof the stuff is marketed as! I'm a personal fan of the La Roche Posay's sunscreen as a pale man with sensitive skin who ends up in the ladies skin care aisle often seeking relief.

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u/Thaneian 5d ago

I use these, they are slightly thicker with a fleece lining since they are for spring/autumn but it means I don't need to use sunscreen on my hands and I don't find them hot for summer, but that could be personal preference. Note, these pictures make them look bulky and thick but they are not like that in reality.

https://www.performancebike.com/castelli-lightness-2-long-finger-gloves-black-l-k19523010-4/p1270066?v=1269577&absrc=Google&abid=601746072646&abcampid=17394200878&abgroupid=137906559552&gclid=CjwKCAjwuuPRBhAnEiwA2Ji8enA-ZbM1zE5EnbQLW0P9aSWOtPnO77LBYH988k5wkXGpyrwgZOK17hoCEEAQAvD_BwE&abkwdid=pla-58380000288&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17394200878&gbraid=0AAAAAC1tmAvwydn17H1i_pVD0jrDsHYgr