Originally Posted by
tarwheel
My morning commute is about 10 miles and generally takes about 45 minutes. My route is hilly, so I reach speeds over 30 mph on several hills. I do have plenty of cycling caps that cover the top of my head and ears, so that is not the issue, but my face. I leave home at 6:30 am, so I am generally riding in the very coldest temperatures of the day.
I suspect you'll be ok in terms of injury/frostbite, but you'll probably be a lot more comfortable if you get another balaclava. Not to mention looking less windburned when you get to work.