Tenacity is a valued quality in cycling. If it's not the weather, it's the roads, if not the roads, the traffic. We want the joy of a hard effort without the pain of distractions. If you find you need ample gel padding, The Castelli Tenacia Women's Gloves are for you.

Three perforated gel pads insulate your hands, arms, shoulders, and even your neck from the pounding the road can transmit through your bike and handlebars. Minimizing those big and small shocks will go far to making you more comfortable, which will make you happier and thus faster.

The back is a four-panel Lycra design that stretches well, making it easy to get on and off as well as remaining snug on your hand. There's a tab on the palm that makes tugging the gloves on and off easy. The thumb is shaped from a synthetic terry cloth that is soft and great for wiping perspiration and moisture from your nose.