Mavic ksyrium merino glovemerino wool is so popular with cyclists because its warm breathable feather light fast drying and odour free the key to these technical merino gloves is not just the warmth they provide but also their ability to manage your temperature as it varies throughout a ride merino fibres contain millions of air pockets that lock in body heat but the fine fibres also let moisture out to prevent your hands getting sweaty and these fibres are so soft and fine that you won