I put my studded tires on after Thanksgiving and keep them on until the end of Feb. I also always pack a rain jacket and rain pants during the winter month. If it keep water out, it usually keep with wind out too.
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A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - S. Wright
Favorite rides in the stable: Indy Fab CJ Ti - Colnago MXL - S-Works Roubaix - Habanero Team Issue - Jamis Eclipse carbon/831