This is *exactly* what I think when I get ready in the morning in the winter! So many layers, and things like extra gloves, a hat reminiscent of an arming cap beneath my helmet, etc, make me wish I had a modern squire!

I drive in pretty much anything here in Korea, as I have no other option. The few available buses get me to work almost an hour late, so I *have* to drive. In Korea, they have these big glove-like gauntlets that fit over your handlebars, and they’re amazing. Far cheaper than electric gloves and, really, far more effective – I’ll take a picture of them for you.

The coldest I’ve driven to work in was -12 with a windchill of -21. That was a crazy day. There have been times in my commutes where I have had to pause, get off the bike, and put my hands on the exhaust pipe for a minute or two to fend off frostbite.

I’m sure of it.

Absolutely.

The wife, “I’m thinking that 54 is just a little too cold for riding.”

Sarch, “It is a bit chilly…”

Oh the shame…the shame!

Stay warm out there is Arizona!

bryce: I always wonder if I fall down if I’ll be like the little brother in a “Christmas Story” yelling I can’t get up!

I always want to indicate what scale we are talking about lest someone thinks it was a balmy 11 degrees Celsius.

Bill: Gary had quite an influence on my thinking as it pertained to winter riding. His activities opened the door to my own cold weather riding. Mine does pale in comparison to the distance and severity that he faced.

I hope he comes around again someday. He was an excellent writer and storyteller and just had some great things to say.

I look forward to these cold temperature ride posts. There is something about the “Man against the elements” flavor of these journeys that inspire me.

Have fun,
Bill

Couldn’t resist. Have to remember
you people south of us still are on the out-dated Fahrenheit scale.