Originally Posted by
noglider
...Of course, when it's 33ºF and raining and blowing hard, that's about the worst condition to ride in, possibly worse than snow.
Definitely. Once when living in Chicago I rode my regular 7 mile commute in -14 F. Full face balaclava, ski goggles, Marmot goosedown mittens, Powergrip straps w/platforms, silk base layer, gumboots, wool socks, windproof Gortex hoodie, Craft CC ski tights, and, ahem windblocker cycling shorts. Would ride in that weather every day than ride in what you describe once per year. Cold or rain is fine. Cold plus rain is the worst. lol