Super lightweight cycling gloves tend to run towards pure minimalist construction. Very little padding or comfort features. For the Course Elite Glove, Garneau tacks a different tack. By combining a feather weight outer material with their Ergo Air palm and molded silicone anatomic padding, Garneau offers a glove that still offers great comfort, air flow, and breathability, but with a fit and overall weight that is surprising. The attention to detail and intricate construction are pure Garneau, as is the use of technology like the X-STATIC® XT2TM antimicrobial lining. This material has a soft feel on the hand, and inhibits growth of odor-causing bacteria, which is always a problem in gloves and the primary reason the materials tend to break down more quickly than they should. Combined with other high-tech fabrics and intelligent design, the Course Elite could well become your summer race, trail, or early season cyclocross glove.

The patented Ergo Air® palm cooling zone is an X-shaped ventilation chamber that actively promotes air flow throughout and in between the pads without compromising fit or tactile response. The Clarino synthetic leather palm material offers excellent feel and control, with excellent durability, even with the small perforations. Padding thickness is progressive, by location. Specifically shaped, perforated silicone inserts reduce pressure on the ulnar and median nerves, and reduces hand fatigue through vibration and impact absorption. The silicone is applied under the metacarpals at a 2mm thickness, while the ulnar nerve gets 3mm and the palm heel is protected by 4mm of padding. You get optimal padding without losing flexibility in the glove or losing feel at the controls. The pads themselves are covered by a strong, open mesh, which combined with the perforated silicone and X-Vent design means your hands stay as cool and dry as possible at all time.

The back of the hand gets a soft super stretchy CB (coldblack®) Mondo+Lycra fabric that is super light, reflects the suns rays away, and wicks moisture away effortlessly. Retention comes from an inner wrist velcro closure cuff. As you would expect, a soft microfiber wiping zone covers the back of the thumb. Every detail has been analyzed and focused on, from using laser cutting techniques which ensure smooth fabric transitions, to pull taps on the second and fourth fingers for easy removal. The Course Elite is a great glove for heavy mileage riders, racing cyclists, and anyone who prefers cool, dry, protected hands for aggressive riding.