February 22, 2013 1:26 AM PST
Always-Always-Always wear gloves for me! I have been riding for 40+ years and my Dad rode from the 1950's, so we have both seen pavement up close and personal. One thing he always told me is if you go down without gloves and lose the skin on your hands you might need skin grafts. Skin that best matches your hands will come from your Butt~!!! So unless you want butt-skin on your hands gloves are the best option! LOL