Originally Posted by
Machka
When was the last time you were in the Canadian prairies during the winter?
...Oh and keep in mind that when I start my rides, it's the minimum temperature, the overnight low.
I'd rather have boring than bitterly cold ... after all, I spent 13 years cycling in Manitoba where the scenery wasn't exactly inspirational ... I'm used to boring.

Well, see Post #3. I moved to California almost 30 years ago and memory fades.
Then, how about this?