Living in NW Florida we don't get the bone chilling cold or the icy roads that others have to deal with in the winter time. Cold here is a nigh time low between 28° and 38° and the days with highs in the 50s. A rare period every 20 years or so with highs below freezing but those are really abnormal. I ride year round, just have some special kit in the winter is all. I ride in the rain without complaint, cold or hot. I kid around about my toes and fingers but I truly cannot complain, only a little less tolerance that is mostly in my mind.
Like Rudy and Kay we are lucky here and can ride year round with just a little adaptation.
Bill
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Semper Fi, USMC, 1975-1977
I Can Do All Things Through Him, Who Gives Me Strength. Philippians 4:13