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Old 04-14-15 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankHudson
I was an every day Minnesota winter..
+1 to FrankHudson's advise, especially the studs and goggles. Regular glasses and cold temps = frozen eyeballs, no kidding.

To add to this great advice, have a backup plan/emergency contact! I have broken down in sub-zero temps (once a bent rear-dérailleur after slipping on ice [no studs on that ride] in cross winds), it can be extremely difficult to just get your fingers out in the air to make a phone call!

I also always carry chemical warmers in my panniers when it is cold, along with additional layers if I have to wait for a ride.

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