16deg, Morning Commute
It's the first time I've been able to get out on the road since early Dec. I was given (paid forward) a crap load of winter threads. So I decided to HTFU and ride to work this morning. I must say with all my layers other than my face I wasn't cold at all.
This is my first winter that I've been able to ride. Is it normal for riding in cold weather e.g. 16deg, feels like 4deg. to have a much higher heart rate than compared to riding when it 40+deg?? My HR was a consistent 160-185bpm on a route I normally ride in on when it's warmer and my HR is usually 150-165bpm.