Originally Posted by
wphamilton
That's a different sort of winter than we have. Nobody here will have winter boots, wool socks or gaiters. While I
have an insulated jacket, I haven't even worn it in years. Although I'll grant that I often see people cycling with insulated coats whenever it gets under 50°

I must be more warm-blooded than some cyclists, although it's more noticeable on weekends. Start a ride of a few hours when it's in the low 60s, and on my way home I'll often pass some folks with leg and arm warmers on (even though by then it's probably middle 70s!). Balaclava at 55F? Man, you need to get outside more often!