Originally Posted by
El Cid
As for safety, I actually feel more confident in the colder weather. When the snow gets hard and crunchy, I have an easier time keeping the front wheel under control. And comfort level is just a matter of perspective. I used to work on a service rig in the Alberta countryside. If it warmed up to -20C, that was a pretty nice day.
I was thinking of issues such as the effects on the extreme cold on the body--hands and feet, face, and even areas that are covered. Then theres's the possibility of getting a flat. Changing a tube at -40 would be next to impossible.