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Originally Posted by rwest
I used to commute 20 miles each way to work pretty much year round here in MN. My record was -25F!
I found that ski goggles got me about five miles until I hit a hill and my heavier breathing would fog them up and then freeze making them worthless.
Just ended up putting up with half frozen eyeballs and lashes- heat of my breath would keep them from total freeze up.
I think shorter slightly warmer rides and possibly more of an upright riding position could work on ski goggles.
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You win West. Crazy -25. I jsut came in from a 40 mile ride with my kid. We were up at the foothills and we froze our butts off with just a long sleeve jersey and knickers. It was about 52-55 degrees up there. We had to stop off to get something to eat to keep us warm. I am out of shape, couldn't pedal with a damn to keep myself warm after 30 miles of riding and a couple of long hills. The four mile down hill back to civilization had us shaking like a leave.
When I was up in Calgary, it was around -15 to -20C and I see people riding their bikes like the snow and the cold wasn't even there. I am sure they are used to it like you and go about their business. I didn't want to get out at -20. It hurts