3speedslow

Regular clothes. The core is the most important so I layer up top with T-shirt, wool military sweater, wind breaker vest. Some times I wear a hockey jersey just for laughs when it be really cold. Shorts only all winter. Wool hat and brown Cotten gloves for the hands. Temps around here are mostly in the 20-50 range.

Papa Tom

I stopped winter riding not because I was too cold, but because I felt that all the face-covering and heavy clothing I had to wear hindered my ability to see and to react quickly to emergencies. How do you winter commuters feel about that, and how do you deal with it?

PaulH

No face covering. I find Turtle Fur and goggles are essential for skiing at -30 F, but for typical Washington, DC, temperatures, they are not needed. It's kind of a new thing -- kids walking to school in subzero temperatures never bothered. don't wear heavy clothing -- my coat is non-insulated GorTex. In fact, when people at my office decide to walk outside for lunch, it's a cons trip for me, because I am way underdressed by walking standards.

Bikewolf

It’s not only clothing that will keep you warm. Remember your body! Good blood circulation is important. So eat and drink healthy too. Vitamins!

When arriving at your destination, take a shower or dry off sweat as much as possible. Maybe put a spare, dry shirt on.
Add e.g. a fleece to (temporary) combat cooldown, and a neck warmer or even hat depending conditions.

suncruiser

Generally lightweight jeans that are tight enough to stay off my chainring, a t-shirt and light jacket. (PHX, AZ)

noglider 

I read this thread before heading out today. It's in the 30s F, and it's damp and windy, so I bundled up, possibly more than necessary. Nothing hurt except maybe my face a tiny bit, but it was certainly tolerable. When I got inside, I noticed my toes were a little cold, but I didn't notice it on the bike. If my ride were longer, it would have been a problem, but it's less than 40 minutes. In fact, I was so warm that I had to slow down to prevent myself from building up too much heat. I definitely should tape up my shoes, as they are designed for cooling in the summer.

mcours2006

Covering face and sightlines with balaclava or goggles can be a problem if you ride in heavy traffic. I've not experienced that on my own commute. A thin balaclava that covers the lower half of my face and goggles on top works well, and doesn't obscure my visibility. But my route is lightly travelled by vehicles, and I only usually have to deal with one car at a time.

Jim from Boston

Two days ago I posted,

rivers

0-3/4C- thermal bib tights, wool socks, baselayer, cycling jersey, windproof jacket, maybe a merino wool jumper if it's really windy, winter cycling boots and fleece hat. Gripgrab winter gloves or lighter gloves and bar mitts.
On the odd day when it dips below freezing, swap out the cycling jersey for the winter cycling jersey, definitely add the merino wool jumper, and maybe an additional pair of thermals underneath my bib tights. Thicker wool socks and balaclava. Everything else stays the same.
Adding bar mitts to my handlebars has made the biggest difference overall. Looks silly, but I have warm hands.

Notso_fastLane

I start with a velomobile, so I don't really need much protection from wind or weather (when I get the full cap for it, it will be completely enclosed). So the only thing I need to deal with is the cold. On my commute to work (5 miles), within about the first 2 miles, the inside temp in the velo is a full 20-25 degrees warmer than outside. I only wear medium weight leggings (good to about 50F for me on my regular bike) a light bike jacket (non-wind/water proof) and light gloves. The only part that gets cold are my feet, and my new shoes are being delivered today.

So far, I've ridden in temps as low as the low teens, and other than my feet, I'm fine.

bpcyclist

Photograph of the velomobile, by chance?

Notso_fastLane

This is the configuration it is currently in, although in cold weather, I add a cover that closes off the opening and just leaves my head out.

My shoes arrived yesterday, and after a quick trip to the local bike shop to get some appropriate SPD cleats, I used them to ride in this morning. My feet were much MUCH happier. Not actually warm, but comfortable. The temps were in the mid teens, and it's a 5 mile commute to work. We just had a wind advisory pop up, so the ride home might be a little sporty (winds ~30 mph) with a wind chill of below 0F. I'm usually riding at ~25 mph anyway on the way home, so it will be about what I'm used to.

This is the shoe I got (I got a 'scuffed' model, just happened to be in my size, for $68. I can't see any scuffing at all, but it's a steal!)
https://www.fizik.com/us_en/artica-x5.html

Before next winter, I will get a full 'race' cap for it, and fabricate some foot hole covers so it will be completely enclosed.

Race cap:
https://www.velomobielonderdelen.nl/...onvezel-strada

bpcyclist

That is just insanely cool looking.

Notso_fastLane

Honestly, it's fun as hell too. It's slow to get going and really slow uphills (70 lbs in commuting trim), but my level ground cruising speed is 4-5 mph faster than my recumbent bike, and it absolutely flies with even a slight downhill.

The aerodynamics are so good, that the coast down speed in the velo is much faster than even the coast down speed on my sportbike (CBR600RR). I've hit 65 mph in it so far.

Ferrouscious 

I keep a spreadsheet of the temperature, humidity, wind, and activity with what I wore colour-coded by my satisfaction of it. It really helps when getting a new winter piece or trying a new combination. I only started keeping track this winter, so I've only got down to 32F planned out perfectly. Below that, I'm still experimenting.

bpcyclist

And people call me compulsive...

irwin7638

We do get cold here in Michigan but my clothing is pretty simple. I wear Terramar wool long underwear under lightweight nylon pants, sweater under a Lands End ski parka with a pair of hunter's mittens which have a pocket for a hand warmer in extreme cold. I add a wool neck gaiter from Chrome when the wind chill is uncomfortable.
Marc

Koyote

I’m in Western PA, so we have the same climate. Couple Qs: How long is your commute? What kind of job and attire?

2_i 

My Magic Parka by Tucano Urbano takes care of most of the issues during most of the year. My wife got one now too.

https://www.fahrzeit.si/2019/11/21/t...zur-regencape/

rumrunn6

thats intriguing. Lots to like. Surprised by the dark color tho. It’s hard enough to see us when it’s raining as it is. Live that it has many features if regular clothing like that zip security pocket

2_i 

Their specialty used to be motorcycle and scooter clothing with this dark blue, nearly black, being their standard color for everything. They branched into the cycling apparel with that Magic Parka only a few years ago and it had to be successful since they quickly diversified their cycling line. Right now I think the Parka is also available in brown. It has reflective elements that shine bright. I had to restitch straps for attaching the liner and redo thumb loops, but that is relatively little for such a complex garment. It became an extension of my body for much of the year.