Our hands can be steering, operating breaks, shifting gear or just holding on for dear life when we are out on the bike, so it is important that our gloves keep our hands comfortable and protected with freedom to move and the grip to hold on. Some gloves are like jackets designed to keep off the elements, like the wind and the rain. If you are doing some serious off road, maybe consider a glove with some kind of armour, protecting those tiny bones from impact.