Coldest morning in NC since last spring, w/ temps in the upper 40sF in Raleigh. I love it. I wore my vest for the first time since spring, and feel much safer since it is so bright (neon green). However, I overdressed a little since I was sweatier than usual when I got to work. Takes a few weeks riding in the cold to get the clothes right.

T. Brock -- Here's some cheap advice on dressing for the cold: Think layers. Get some inexpensive wicking T-shirts (less than $10 at Target) as a base layer under your jersey. Get some arm and leg warmers for the mornings. (Long sleeve jerseys and tights are fine during winter, but usually too hot in the afternoons in NC in spring and fall.) Get a vest, preferably neon green or orange. That vest will become your most valued piece of clothing in the cold. Get some long-finger gloves and wool cycling socks. If you keep riding through the winter (Dec, Jan, Feb), you might want to buy a winter cycling jacket but I would hold off on that until you're sure that you'll keep riding. Finally, do you have good lights? You need strong head and tail lights to ride all winter.