Giro sent some gloves over for me to race in. They rock! They are so comfortable and light. I requested full finger gloves, that's all I mountain bike in. I used to think full fingers were only for the cold, but now I wear them no matter how hot it is when I mountain bike. I like to protect my fingers from low branches (or cacti) and any contact I may have with the dirt (hopefully not while crashing!)

A few years ago John really messed up some finger nails during a crash, so now I'm a firm believer in full finger, light weight gloves. These are made for women and they fit like a, no, I'm not going to say it. They are awesome, I will say that! You'll see me wearing them on every race course from now on!