When the temperature drops, one of the first places you feel it is your fingers. A good pair of winter mountain biking gloves can mean the difference between a pleasant ride or having fingers so cold you’re not even sure they are still attached to your hands.

Since most winter mountain biking will involve water, either falling from above or splashing up from below as you speed through muddy puddles, waterproof cycling gloves or water resistant gloves are a key feature to look out for. Insulation and wind-proof membranes will keep your hands warm on the downhill sections, but can make some gloves pretty bulky which can make changing gear and braking a little more tricky.

This selection of winter MTB gloves combine the best in insulation, windproofing and waterproofing which means you can laugh in the face of the elements! (However, you should probably also consider a waterproof jacket, waterproof shorts and a warm cycling base layer to keep the rest of you warm and dry.)

Here are 10 of the very best winter mountain biking gloves out there.