Today I wore:
Head:
Helmet, Balaclava.
Torso
Performance Midweight Winter Cycling Jersey, , Pearl Izumi Zephyr Jacket
Legs
Lightweight tights. Cycling shorts.
Feet.
LIght cycling socks + heavy wool socks. Shoes were Shimano high tops.
Hands
Thinsulate coveritble mittens with lightweight fleece gloves underneath.
Conditions
35 F, No Wind. Started out in the dark. After sunrise sky was clear. Rode 1 hours. 36 minutes. 22 miles
Notes:
Heated up quickly. Midweight jersey gets warm as usual. Took jacket off 2 miles into ride and replaced it with unlined vest. Yesterday i had a hard time getting warm at first and temp was 45F. Today was ten degrees colder but I was hot early, and i only changed a few articles of clothing between yesterday and today.
No wind, balaclava, heavier gloves and heavier jersey made the difference.
Interesting that it only took approx. 6 more minutes than normal for this route when comparing with Summer. With the cold and all the gear, that was the only time difference.