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Big scarf around neck and lower face, ends spread out on chest
Wind vest over or newspaper under ( chest) of outer layer is a better choice than a jacket ( or newspapers) between layers if you're in need and/or away from home)
Caps
Ear muffs
(Many) Thin layers; layer hands, legs, feet and head too
Adjusting and having enough ventilation to rid EXCESS heat to Avoid sweating and resulting wetness- "Danger! Danger! Will Rogers"
Drink a LOT of water, you lose it with EACH breath in the cold
WOOL
DO NOT WEAR COTTON, especially next to your skin- see previous "Danger quote" and add 25 % to 50 %
Mitts, Lobster Gloves, loose fitting gloves
Plastic bags over sock toes in "breezy" shoes
Old socks over shoes
Big shoes w/extra socks

Ride Warm
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