Nerve Protection
Cushion where compression happens.
Guard-Tex under cycling gloves adds targeted vibration dampening at ulnar and median nerve compression points. Cotton gauze breathes under gloves, preventing sweat maceration.
Protect — Cycling
Guard-Tex wraps the pressure points between your hands and the handlebars — cushioning vibration, preventing blisters, and protecting ulnar and median nerves during long rides.
Cyclist's palsy isn't discomfort — it's nerve damage. The ulnar nerve runs through Guyon's canal at the base of the palm. The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel. Both are compressed between handlebar and bone during every ride. Long rides cause numbness lasting hours. Repeated compression causes permanent damage — loss of grip strength, chronic tingling, and motor function impairment.
Cycling gloves help but don't solve it. Gel padding shifts under load. Foam compresses flat within a few hundred miles. Fixed pad positions may not match your anatomy. And gloves trap sweat, causing maceration and blister formation.
Century rides were ending with numb hands for 6-8 hours. Guard-Tex on ulnar nerve zones under gloves — numbness resolves in 30 minutes now. Changed my ability to do back-to-back long days.— Road Cyclist, Gran Fondo
Guard-Tex wraps the specific pressure points on your palms and fingers, staying exactly where compression occurs. Cotton gauze cushions vibration while breathing and wicking sweat. Under cycling gloves, it adds targeted padding that stays positioned mile after mile.
Nerve Protection
Guard-Tex under cycling gloves adds targeted vibration dampening at ulnar and median nerve compression points. Cotton gauze breathes under gloves, preventing sweat maceration.
Road cycling — long distance. Century rides put sustained pressure on palm nerves for hours. Guard-Tex on the hypothenar eminence (pinky-side palm) protects the ulnar nerve. On the thenar eminence (thumb-side palm) protects the median nerve. Two to three passes creates a cushion layer that maintains position for 100+ miles.
Mountain biking. Rough terrain amplifies handlebar vibration 5-10x versus road. Guard-Tex on fingers and palms dampens vibration while maintaining bar feel for technical descents. The cohesive bond holds through grip changes mountain biking demands.
Wet conditions. Rain rides dissolve adhesive padding in gloves. Guard-Tex bonds tighter in moisture. Cotton wicks water while maintaining cushioning. The only hand protection that improves in wet cycling conditions.
Vibration damping. Road buzz transfers through bars into palms and fingers. Guard-Tex adds a cotton cushion between vibration source and nerve tissue. Provides meaningful dampening while maintaining bar feel for shifting, braking, and steering.
Blister prevention. Blisters form at friction points between glove and skin. Guard-Tex creates a cotton interface that moves with the hand. No hotspots. No tape bunching under the glove.
| Feature | Guard-Tex | Athletic Tape | Bare Hands | Adhesive Bandages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position stability | ✓ Wraps in place — stays put | Fixed — may not match anatomy | N/A | ✗ Shifts under glove |
| Breathability | ✓ Cotton wicks, breathes | Varies — many trap sweat | ✓ Bare skin | ✗ Traps moisture |
| Wet performance | ✓ Bonds tighter in sweat | Gel shifts when wet | ✗ Slippery | ✗ Dissolves |
| Customizable coverage | ✓ Wrap exactly where needed | ✗ Fixed pad positions | ✗ None | Limited |
| Nerve protection | ✓ Cushions specific points | Moderate — if pads align | ✗ None | ✗ Too thin |
Ride 30 minutes without gloves and note where numbness starts. Most riders: hypothenar eminence (ulnar) and thenar eminence (median). Mountain bikers add finger pads.
Pro tip: Ring/pinky numb = ulnar nerve. Thumb/index/middle tingling = median nerve. Tape the corresponding palm zone.Apply to dry palms before gloving. Two to three passes over each pressure point. Tape sits between skin and glove as targeted cushion.
Pro tip: Wrap before a ride while hands are dry. Bond strengthens once you start sweating.Guard-Tex maintains cushioning through century rides and multi-day tours. Cotton doesn't compress flat like foam. Cohesive bond holds through hours of sweat and grip pressure.
Pro tip: Alternate hand positions every 15-20 minutes. Guard-Tex supplements but doesn't replace position changes.After the ride, note numbness level compared to unprotected rides. Most riders report significant reduction in post-ride numbness and faster nerve recovery.
Pro tip: If numbness persists 2+ hours after riding, consult a cycling-fit specialist — your bike setup may need adjustment.
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Shop Now"Century rides were ending with numb hands for 6-8 hours. Guard-Tex on ulnar nerve zones under gloves — numbness resolves in 30 minutes now. Changed my ability to do back-to-back long days."— Road Cyclist, Gran Fondo
"Mountain biking rocky terrain destroyed my palms. Guard-Tex under gloves absorbs the vibration gel pads miss. Technical descents without losing finger feeling."— Mountain Biker, Enduro
"I tour loaded — 80+ miles per day for weeks. Guard-Tex is lighter than extra padding and positioned exactly where my hands need it. Essential touring gear."— Bicycle Tourist, Cross-Country
"Rainy spring rides meant destroyed hands — blisters under wet gloves. Guard-Tex works better wet. First tape surviving full rain rides without bunching."— Commuter Cyclist, Pacific NW
Handlebar pressure compresses the ulnar nerve (Guyon's canal) and median nerve (carpal tunnel). Guard-Tex provides targeted cushioning over these nerve pathways to reduce compression.
Yes. Guard-Tex sits between skin and glove, adding targeted cushion over pressure points. Cotton breathes under the glove, preventing sweat maceration.
Guard-Tex eliminates skin-to-glove friction by creating a cotton interface at blister zones. The tape moves with the hand instead of sliding against it.
Guard-Tex provides meaningful cushioning over ulnar and median nerve zones. Combined with hand position rotation and bike fit, tape significantly reduces post-ride numbness.
Yes. Mountain biking amplifies vibration significantly. Guard-Tex dampens vibration while maintaining bar feel for technical terrain.
Fresh tape each ride for optimal cushioning. For multi-day tours, wrap each morning. One roll covers approximately 15-20 rides.
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