Crazy stuff, thanks for that report. I already get cold/painfull hands when i touch anything metal/wet at 10 Celsius, but you trip account made me want to go 'f**k it i am 'gonna be a Blitzkrieg Road warrior in mad temps too!!' ha ha. Nice one. I guess your background, training and know how helps lots but your account also really illustrates how important good gear can be in these situations.

Account also reminded me of this Elite Swedish Army unit that got disbanded only quite recently. They rode around on (modified?) Kronan style bikes in Swedish winter wheather and were crazy fit (like Navy Seal fit). It was awesome to see them bike in to (simulated) action on their Bikes, they even carried Bazookas and Mortars on their riggs! Talk about Blitzkrieg.