I like the idea of the glacier gloves, especially as I tend not to get cold hands (I usually ice climb in the winter here in CO with fleece!).

I also toyed with the idea of buying some gore-tex fabric and sewing simple overmitts. They would be pretty crude but cheap and would at least last for the race. That requires access to a sewing machine however......Anyone have any experience with gluing fabric vs sewing?

Well since you're in Boulder you can try out the Glacier Gloves pretty cheaply.  I picked up my pair at Excel Sports and they had them on sale for about $18 after tax.

Hey all!

So first, starting to get excited for July 30th with the weather warming up here in CO!

I've been making some final-ish gear decisions and there's one thing I can't seem to come to a conclusion on, even with the tons of info online here: gloves. Right now I'm planning on my normal riding gloves + warm windproof fleece. I'd love to find just a gore-tex or event shell to throw over them if it pours but can't seem to find any. I understand nothing will keep your hands dry forever but what do folks usually plan on for their hands in the rain up high? Right now I'm thinking I'll either go bare-handed and keep my gloves dry in my pack if it's warm enough or go with the fleece as the windproof membrane keeps the rain out for a little while. Suggestions?

cheers
anthony

I'm testing out Glacier Gloves right now.  I got last year's model and I'm using some smartwool liners to help with internal moisture control.

I'll carry some fingerless gloves separately.

So far I've done a 5 hour ride in 40-50 degree weather with some very light rain and snow and they excelled.  This morning's commute got down to upper 30's and things were great, but I did start to notice that cold can make its way through at that temp.  I need to be able to give them a good test on some days hovering around freezing and some wetter days before I commit to them.

One thing that I know I don't like about the gloves, no nose-wipe area.