Good news! And gloves...

[Fen Tiger]

Best thing is a physical barrier to the wind blast such as handguards and heated gloves or grips but if you are on a budget some overmits may do the job. I bought some wax cotton overmits for a fiver years ago and they have saved the day many times. They can be used over summer gloves and are good for cold and or wet conditions. They pack easily so I often take them on a summer tour to keep gloves dry when it is torrential. The downside is that they take some getting used to wearing. It is not as easy to operate the controls.

[Fen Tiger]

Have a look at eBay item 201532882293 . These are similar to the over mitts I have been using, although these are in a nice shade of orange!

I had my heated gloves on this morning, only I didn't think it was cold enough to wire myself in when I set off.
I was seriously regretting that decision for the next 16 miles.

[Heorot]

I did a 30m mile trip last night wearing RST winter gloves and the Oxford heated grips on setting 2. Hands were not too cold at the end.

Originally Posted by Heorot

I did a 30m mile trip last night wearing RST winter gloves and the Oxford heated grips on setting 2. Hands were not too cold at the end.

By any chance are you talking about these gloves? http://www.twowheel.co.uk/rst-blade-gloves-black.html

I think there's only been 2 days all winter I've actually had cold fingers, they're my favourite bit of kit I own.

[Heorot]

Originally Posted by seanmhc

By any chance are you talking about these gloves? http://www.twowheel.co.uk/rst-blade-gloves-black.html

I think there's only been 2 days all winter I've actually had cold fingers, they're my favourite bit of kit I own.

No, but very similar and cheaper. I think they are discontinued as they are no longer on the RST website. They are waterproof though.

I've got oxford heated gloves wired into the battery, i got them half price from lids direct. Thoroughly recommended, although ensure they're a snug fit.

The pointy fairing will protect your hands from wind blast a lot more than a naked bike but you still need heating for any sort of ride under 10c. Frozen seized hands are a major hazard.