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Old 08-06-2007, 08:56 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Training for sprint Tri's I really don't take the time to put gloves on for riding and I've noticed my hands sweat so bad that it's actually hard to keep certain hand positions. Are there tricks or special bar tape, etc. that can be used? Does anyone else run into this issue?

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Old 08-06-2007, 11:28 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I use gloves whenever I ride, including during a triathlon.
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Old 08-06-2007, 01:54 PM   #3 (permalink)
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hmmmm.... I usually don't see anyone using gloves at tri's at least not sprint tri's. I should probably just use them and be done with it.

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Maybe throw them on riding out of transition...
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Old 08-07-2007, 10:21 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Sprint duathlon in Arkansas in July. Wore the gloves but forgot to take them off so the 2nd run was done with gloves on. Big whoop-I was just trying not to finish last so a few seconds for comfort's sake wasn't going to kill me. I say if it means you're more comfortable, put them on your bars and slide into them as quickly as you can. What do I know?
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