The best heated gloves for cycling

Winter is coming, bringing with it cold weather and rain... Does that mean you have to put your bike away in the garage? Should keen cyclists do their long rides on a home trainer, and those who cycle to work take the tube or car instead? Certainly not!

Drawing on our long-standing expertise in body thermoregulation and our leading expertise in outdoor equipment, we have designed the best heated gloves for cycling. Thanks to patented S.E.T® technology – a game-changing innovation that envelops your hands in warmth – these winter gloves stand out for their technical features, comfort and performance. With long battery life and unrivalled heating power, these gloves are your allies for enjoyable and safe cycling all winter long!

‘Thanks to patented S.E.T® technology – a game-changing innovation that envelops your hands in warmth – these winter gloves stand out for their technical features, comfort and performance.’

WHY ARE HEATED GLOVES ESSENTIAL FOR CYCLING IN WINTER?

Winter presents cyclists with many challenges: numb fingers, loss of sensitivity on the handlebars, less precise braking, frostbite, Raynaud's syndrome, painful chilblains... The consequences? Enjoyment drops and the risk of accidents increases.

Insulated thermal gloves are not up to the task of overcoming these challenges. In very cold or very wet weather, these classic gloves – even the most technical ones – reach their limits. Simple insulation is no longer enough, and the body needs help in the form of an active source of heat for the hands to keep them in a comfortable temperature zone.

So when temperatures drop, morning frost appears and rain sets in, heated gloves are the ideal solution for continuing to cycle throughout the winter. This is true whether you use your bike for sport or as a means of transport.

"Providing an active source of heat to the hands to keep them in a comfortable temperature zone. "

HOW DO OUR HEATED CYCLING GLOVES WORK?

What sets heated gloves apart is the way their heating system works, based on electrical resistors and rechargeable batteries.

Unlike traditional cycling gloves, which simply protect against the cold, our Therm-ic heated gloves generate heat beyond that which your body naturally emits. This is thanks to: a network of ultra-fine filaments, strategically distributed throughout the hand to provide even heat distribution; and lightweight, imperceptible rechargeable batteries.

A discreet control button above the wrist allows you to choose from three heat settings, depending on the outside temperature: a low setting for cool rides, a medium setting for winter and a boost setting for freezing days. The benefit? The creation of a controlled microclimate that is perfectly suited to the sport you are practising and the weather conditions.

‘Our Therm-ic heated gloves produce heat beyond what your body naturally emits.’

HOW TO CHOOSE CYCLING GLOVES FOR COLD WEATHER?

The characteristics that define good heated gloves for winter cycling are:

1/ Power, distribution and heat adjustment levels.

The best heated cycling gloves offer three intensity levels, allowing you to adapt the microclimate around your hands to the outside conditions and your level of exertion. These subtle adjustments also help to save battery power and extend battery life. Finally, even heat distribution across all your fingers, rather than just in specific areas, is essential.

2/ Battery life.

On average, the best heated cycling gloves guarantee heat for more than 5 hours. This is enough to see you through all your long weekend rides, or most of your weekday commutes, without the urgent need to recharge them in the evening when you get home from work.

3/ Waterproofing and breathability.

Moisture is the worst enemy of comfort, whether it comes from outside or inside. A good heated glove is judged by its waterproofing, i.e. its ability to protect us from rain and wind, but also by its breathability, i.e. its ability to wick away sweat generated by exercise. In short, to keep your hands warm, your heated cycling gloves must first keep them dry!

4/ Ergonomics and precision of movement.

This is what we call the “fit”! A perfectly adjusted construction is essential to ensure maximum comfort, agility and therefore safety for cyclists.

5/ Practicality.

Compatibility with touchscreens, whether on your smartphone or GPS; a battery level indicator; a mobile app to manage heat levels; and USB charging are particularly advantageous features from a practical point of view!

6/ Reliability and durability.

The resistance of your gloves to wear and tear from the miles you travel should be a key criterion in your choice. In this context, you should focus on their composition and the materials used, ideally natural and/or recycled.

‘To keep your hands warm, your heated cycling gloves must first keep them dry!’