Originally Posted by
chriskmurray
Proper gear makes all the difference in comfort. Also do not forget it takes a couple weeks to really get your body used to riding in really cold temps. If you ride daily you will adapt rather quickly. I also believe in the "ride cold" method when getting ready for winter riding. In the fall as temps slowly start to drop purposely ride a with a little less clothing than you would to help get your body ready for colder temps.
Very True about how your body adapts. I lived in wisconsin and when I biked in the winter. I noticed about a month of cold weather in and I took off the ski goggles. I was like "why did I even wear them to begin with" when I took them off. But I still ride with a ski mask.