Of course it’s hand in glove! We don’t put gloves on our feet, do we?
But the cyclist lifestyle means gloves for a number of different weather conditions; and at this time of the year that means I have a lot of gloves (and other things) lying around! I can get close to 80 degrees one afternoon; and the temperature might drop below 40 that same night.
For warm weather, I use half-finger gloves.
These are for hand protection rather than warmth. No matter how short a ride it is; and no matter how hot it is; I want my gloves! They keep your hands from getting rubbed; and in case of a fall, you’re less likely to lose the skin on the palms of your hands. Gloves also help keep your hands from slipping when they’re wet from sweat or rain.
When the temperature starts to fall below 70 I turn to full-finger gloves, because my hands get cold so easily. I have several pairs in different weights to meet the needs of different temperature ranges.
One pair is lightweight, and suffices when it’s in the 60s outdoors; but when it gets cooler than that, I want something heavier.
For the coldest rides, there are lobster gloves.
I’ve never actually tried lobster gloves; and in this climate they might not be necessary. I keep warming packs on hand, anyhow; and when the temperature goes below 50 degrees, I use them for rides of more than a few miles. I don’t want to get frostbite!
Cycling goes hand in glove for many of us; and we need those gloves to keep our hands in good condition all year.