I got back on the saddle today, and enjoyed it after yesteday's debacle. Sure, it was +8 F instead of -4 and that helped. But, ditching the goggles was huge and I did great with my HH winter coat. Opened up the pit zips about a third the way into my ride and didn't overheat. Nice big zippers--opened with my mitten covered hands! Polypro long john pants helped, too, in place of those nylon wind pants.

I really thought my winter coat would be overkill but it wasn't . It's more of a shell than an insulator to begin with. I think using this ski coat of mine will get me down to about -5 to -10 F.

I forgot a comb so I don't look as good as I feel. But, as Kramer says, I'm loving every minute of it! I still feel the cold air in my lungs--and that's a good feeling.

Regarding eyewear--I wore my usual shades with clear lenses. They don't fog if I'm moving over about 10 mph. At intersections, either I let them fog or I lower my baclava to uncover my mouth.