It's going to be colder tonight, below 20 F. Normal Seattle weather is overcast and mid 40s. This cold is a gift from Canada. The water bottle has frozen before, but it's been years!
My ex girlfriend made me a new set of cashmere leg warmers, they went out for their first ride last night, and I loved having them. I had put a hole in the last ones. Also wore a wool buff to protect my ears, merino glove liners, and a scarf for the first couple miles.
The air is really dry, and it was a thirsty ride. Might have to try that shot of whiskey as antifreeze! I thought about stopping somewhere for water, but the idea of warming up all over again sounded too painful.