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Team GB Great Britain Pro Issue Neoprene Rain Gloves by Kalas

Built for the truly miserable days. Cold rain, soaked roads and hours of racing when staying warm matters more than staying perfectly dry.

The Team GB Great Britain Pro Issue Neoprene Cycling Gloves are genuine national team foul weather equipment manufactured by Kalas for Britain's elite cyclists.

Neoprene gloves work differently from conventional insulated winter gloves. Rather than relying on thick layers of insulation, the close fitting neoprene construction creates a protective thermal barrier around the hands and helps retain warmth even when conditions become wet.

That makes them particularly effective in cold rain and persistent wet weather, where ordinary fabric gloves can become saturated and rapidly lose their insulating ability.

The flexible neoprene construction fits closely around the hands and fingers while retaining the dexterity required to operate brake levers and shifters. An extended cuff provides additional coverage around the wrist and can be combined with the sleeves of a rain or winter jacket to reduce exposed skin.

These are exactly the type of specialist gloves you want when the forecast looks thoroughly unpleasant and the ride is going ahead regardless.

Finished with the distinctive Great Britain national team design, they are a rare piece of genuine British professional cycling equipment as well as an extremely useful addition to a wet weather wardrobe.

Genuine Team GB Great Britain professional issue foul weather equipment, manufactured by Kalas.

Features

• Genuine Team GB Great Britain professional issue neoprene gloves
• Manufactured by Kalas
• Close fitting neoprene construction
• Designed specifically for cold and wet conditions
• Neoprene helps retain warmth even when wet
• Excellent protection from cold airflow
• Flexible construction for excellent dexterity
• Secure grip and control on the handlebars
• Extended wrist coverage
• Designed to combine with rain and winter jackets
• Ideal for persistent rain, wet roads and foul weather racing
• Distinctive Great Britain national team design
• Developed for elite racing and training

Why Neoprene?

Neoprene is particularly effective when the problem isn't simply cold, but cold combined with water.

The material provides an insulating layer around the hand and retains its thermal properties when wet. Your hands may eventually become damp during prolonged rain, but the neoprene helps retain warmth around them rather than allowing cold water and airflow to rapidly strip heat away.

It is the same basic principle that makes neoprene so effective in other cold water sports.

Neoprene or Thermal Winter Gloves?

For cold and predominantly dry conditions, the Team GB insulated thermal winter gloves are the better choice.

For cold rain, constant road spray and prolonged wet conditions, these neoprene gloves come into their own.

For riders who train throughout winter, having both gives you the ability to choose your gloves according to the conditions rather than simply the temperature.

SIZE GUIDE

For gloves, please use the labelled glove size and your normal cycling glove size as the primary guide.

The wider Team GB kit was issued around a rider approximately 173 cm and 64 kg, but hand size varies considerably between riders, so height and weight should not be relied upon for glove sizing.

Neoprene gloves are designed for a close, almost wetsuit-like fit. The material should sit securely around the fingers and hand without excessive loose fabric.

Genuine Great Britain Team Issue

Specialist national team accessories like these are produced in tiny quantities and rarely become available outside the professional programme.

When the forecast says cold, wet and miserable, reach for genuine Great Britain professional issue neoprene gloves and get the ride done.