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I have used tiny strips of climbers tape to cover the skin between thumb and index finger and prevent blistering, probably not that comfortable after 4-5h, but better than having a blister I suppose. Take some tape and compeed with you and see how you get on? Definitely try to prevent the blister formation by gradually building up skin resistance if you can
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Thanks - reassuring that it's not just me.
I can't wear mitts as they always (I've tried lots of different brands and sizes) bunch up between the fingers on my left hand and get painful. Right hand is OK. I can manage better with full finger mountain biking summer gloves but the ones I've tried do bunch up a bit after a while.
I thought about trying to shave the ridges off but worried I'd make a mess of it and end up making it worse. I also thought about putting bar tape on the hoods, but worried it wouldn't work and I'd have a sticky mess, or lose grip when braking with disastrous consequences.
I rode for 3-4 hours on Saturday with them and it wasn't too bad, but I won't get another long ride on them before I do my ultra, so I'll just take a few glove options and try to grow new skin quickly at night.