Good to see you are making progress. Here in Central Texas 40°F is cold. So most of the modifications made for ridding is in the clothing. Unlike youse guys from cold country finding suitable cloths for riding can be hard. They simply are not available around here.

With my Pre-Existing medical conditions I have to be very careful when riding in the cold. So I keep a log of what is working and what is not. Its a real process. I have found it best to do my pre-flight check list on the bike before getting all geared up in clothing. My biggest addition to my clothing this winter has been a Nylon Reflective Vest Wind Breaker. It keeps the cold off my chest and still allows for ventilation.

Ha... Its kinda embarrassing when I see someone passing me up just wearing long sleeves at 45°F and I am wearing damn near snow gear. But I am riding, not far, but riding still...