Originally Posted by
droy45
It was simply terrible today.
I've been experimenting this week, as it's way colder than usual up here. Yesterday's ride home was -6 °F with some wind, and my hands were numb in 5 minutes and starting to get painful in 10. Other than my hands though, everything else was fine.
For my head, I use a synthetic balaclava with a beanie hat and ski goggles. The balaclava I can pull up over my nose if it's really bad. You might borrow a pair of ski goggles, as they help a lot.
(I think I figured out the glove situation this morning. Wool liners under neoprene gloves under windproof ski gloves. I do have a pair of Bar Mitts ordered as well.)