Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and comments. I actually haven't been able to ride my bike for a few months because of the cysts. I tried padded gloves with additional padding stuffed inside but I tended to still avoid the pressure by resting on the area of my palm near the wrist.

I have been through a bike fitting and my bike seems to fit well however my core strength is lacking causing me to "rest" a little too much on the bars.

Mr. Silver, you have got me rethinking the whole surgery option! I have been concerned about stiffness in my fingers following surgery. I think if I tried smashing one I would faint before the bible made contact .