Bargain Hunter | Great gloves on discount that should be essential touring kit

There’s no such thing as a do-it-all glove, particularly in the UK when a typical summer’s ride out could encounter weather from all four seasons in a day. A perforated pair is fine for when it’s nice and sunny, but add some rain and they’ll end up cold, damp and mushy in no time. Likewise, waterproof gloves can feel hot and stuffy in the dry, and in both cases, that can lead to a lack of comfort and concentration. The solution is to always carry a spare pair, and with that in mind we’ve bundled together a selection of online offers to give you an option for keeping your hands happy when conditions change.

Best deals at a glance:

Sports specials

Save 49%
Price: £54.99 (was £79.99)
Available in black and grey with either neon blue or orange details, these leather sports gloves are reinforced with Amara suede and have a double layered palm. Carbon knuckle protection helps the S-1 earn a CE 1KP certification.

Circuit Training

Save 20%
Price: £69.99 (was £89.99)
A full grain leather construction features extensive EVA foam padding for comfort and special inserts on the thumb and palm for enhanced grip. The pre-curved fingers are touch screen friendly and knuckles get hard armour.

Get your GOAT on

Save 35%
Price: £61.99 (was £99.99)
The goatskin leather bar grabbers have perforated panels and a jersey lining to keep your hands cool and comfortable. SuperFabric provides additional abrasion resistance, and a double wrist closure keeps them secure.   

Win in the wet

Save 25%
Price: £93.49 (was £124.99)
With a waterproof and breathable membrane, Innoborn thermal lining and Outlast temperature regulating tech, the Ljusbal is ideal for when conditions aren’t. Construction is textile and goat leather.

Hop to it

Save 40%
Price: £124.99 (was £209.99)
Kangaroo leather palms and Keprotec inserts provide a high level of abrasion resistance, with a Knox scaphoid slider to help reduce injuries from an impact. There’s carbon fibre protection for knuckle, fingers and cuff too.

Take the dry line

Save 16%
Price: £37.99 (was £44.99)
These hybrid gloves have a goat leather palm and textile back, with a breathable and waterproof membrane to stop moisture getting in. Thumb and forefinger are touch screen friendly, and a visor wipe helps keep vision clear.

Breezy Fingers

Save 48%
Price: £19.99 (was £38.99)
Designed for adventure touring, these gloves are highly ventilated with large mesh panels to keep you comfortable on warmer rides. They’re padded front and back, and stay put via an adjustable cuff closure.

Sporty Shorties

Save 30%
Price: £99.99 (was £149.99)
Short cuff gloves are a great lightweight option to have, and make as much sense in the city as on a European tour. The Worsley is constructed from leather, with hard knuckle armour and smart phone friendly fingertips.

Last week’s bargains

Going on a spring tour? Grab some touring essentials on discount for less than a ferry ticket.

With spring in full swing and fairer pastures beckoning on the horizon, chasing the open road on tour is getting more tempting by the day. But wherever you may roam, you’ll need to stock up on touring essentials before you go – nothing’s worse than forgetting to bring a puncture repair kit when you really need it.

That’s why this week we’re taking a look at all the best deals on touring essentials. Whether it’s to find your new favourite roads or just break away from the daily grind, now’s the time to save on touring essentials that won’t let you down.

Best deals at a glance:

Smart heat

Save 49%
Price: £69.98 (was £137.99)
Even in warmer weather heated grips can be a godsend when the sun dips past the horizon, and these ones from Daytona come with some useful extra features at a solid discount. They come with four heat settings, memory function, and an integrated thumb control for quick adjustments on-the-go.

Roadside rescue

Save 37%
Price: £24.99 (was £39.99)
Everything you need to get going again should you find a nail in your tyre, this puncture repair kit from Gear Gremlin is a no-brainer if you haven't got something similar already.

Shaddle up

Save 60%
Price: £29.99 (was £29.99 )
Whether its for easy access to documents at the border or you prefer to navigate the old fashioned way, this Shad tankbag adds 3 litres of semi-rigid capacity where you need it most.

Slim storage

Save 67%
Price: £29.99 (was £89.99)
Gear Gremlin's sports touring panniers are small and hug close to the bike, which should minimise their impact on the ride, while adding a cool 15 litres of extra storage. Easy to fit with a strap retaining system.

Expect the unexpected

Save 13%
Price: £34.67 (was £40.00)
This 31 piece Rothewald toolkit rolls up into a convenient package no bigger than a breakfast bap, and features a practical selection of basic tools you might need for quick-fixes at the roadside.

Adventure awaits

Save 28%
Price: £439.99 (was £589.99)
If you haven't tried one yet, TomTom's Rider series sat-navs make touring a breeze, both for finding twisty roads and making sure you don't get lost on the way there. Lifetime world maps are included.

Stay on the dry side

Save 64%
Price: £24.99 (was £69.99)
Getting rained on is always on the cards this side of the pond, and this waterproof 30L rucksack from Spada makes for a versatile way to keep your stuff dry. Features chest and waist straps for comfort.

Easy-come, easy-go

Save 28%
Price: £49.99 (was £69.99)
26 litres can go a long way even for longer tours if packed well, and this tail bag from Qbag features a simple universal hook mount that should fit somewhere on the back of practically any bike.

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