Banish cold digits with a pair of winter cycling gloves from this little lot. We've tried and tested a range of mountain bike gloves designed for use in the cold weather and here we have the top-scoring pairs on test. Read on for the best ones you can buy this winter.

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Below are all the gloves we have tested that score four out of five stars or above, making them well worth a look when you think about buying your next pair. 

Gore M Gore Windstopper gloves

Gore's M Gore Windstopper gloves manage to offer up loads of feel thanks to a minimalist design that uses a windproof and water-resistant backing plus thin, unpadded palm. They're a superb choice for autumn and spring riding for anyone that wants weatherproofing without compromising sensitivity.

• £43
• Read the review here

100% Brisker Cold Weather gloves

100%'s Brisker Cold Weather gloves use a decently chunky soft shell backing along with a thin, unpadded palm to offer loads of feel while also keeping your hands toasty warm, even when it's wet. They're excellent for keeping you comfortable without losing control in autumn or springtime riding and the price is very reasonable too. 

• £27
• Read the full review here

Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves

The Crosspoint Waterproof Knit gloves from Showers Pass are a lightweight answer to a soggy hand problem. Ideal for those that don’t mind a slight loss of dexterity for the sake of warm digits. At £34, they’re a perfectly reasonable price for a durable, warm and waterproof glove that does what it says on the tin.

• £34
• Read the full review here

Dissent 133 Ultimate Cycling Glove Pack

The Dissent 133 Ultimate Glove Pack really is just that, and will easily see you through an autumn, winter and spring of riding. Our tester never found conditions where these couldn't be used, making them excellent value compared with the three sets of gloves you might otherwise buy. In terms of value, it's a hard one to judge; £95 might seem a bit steep, but you're essentially getting three pairs of gloves with a liner pair. Overall, this is a brilliant set of gloves and well worth the money, especially if you suffer from cold hands. 

• £95
• Read the full review here

Altura Micro Fleece Gloves

Altura's Micro Fleece Gloves feature a very simple design that works very well. There's fantastic grip, a windproof back and soft fabric. Our testers used these for road riding, cyclo-cross and mountain biking and says they've impressed him every time.

• £16.99
• Read the full review here

Madison Zena Women's Gloves 

Madison’s Zena women’s full-finger gloves are designed to offer “great feel combined with subtle protection” and that’s exactly what they do. The Zenas are perfect for spring and autumn days, just about warm enough for mild wintry ones, and are fairly priced considering their abundance of features.

• £25
• Read the full review here

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