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1350km last month, 65kg, I don't know what portion of that is on my bars
I do actually get sore hands on long rides, I'd probably look into gloves for anything 200k or longer in the future but I get pretty sweaty palms which is why I don't usually wear em.
Anyway I was just kidding, wear gloves to wipe your arse if you like
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"I do actually get sore hands on long rides" says the guy suggesting that gloves are for nerds.
"sweaty palms" - the Assos ones I have are pretty 'meshy' compared to the more 'leathery' Spesh ones. Maybe something to consider. I also, often ditch my gloves for periods of time, to get a slightly different grip on the bars, particularly for long, flat stretches in the heat. That helps dry out the hands a bit.
If I was a germaphobe I'd consider it but I think given the disgusting shit I get up to in these events I'm clearly beyond gloving up for arse wiping. Gravel rash is real risk though.
hippy
I was also going to ask how many miles Phil has done in the last month and how much body weight he might be hanging over the bars.
I do often ride with no gloves but my hands are pretty beaten up even with mostly wearing gloves so apples and oranges, likely.