[Grant-53]

I was riding a Jamis Aragon this last week here in the snow on 700C x 42 tri cross front and chevron tread rear tires. The fenders were not long enough so I made an extension from a quart plastic oil container. The Slop was building up on the rear wheel at the chain stays and V brake arms. Definitely be generous cleaning as often as possible. A spray can of 30w chain lube works wonders. A gallon garden sprayer with warm soapy water or a rag soaked with WD-40 or light oil does help. A few years ago I came across a product from CRC for coating marine fixtures. It was a clear spray and has kept the aluminum rims free of salt corrosion. Any good quality automotive clear paint would help metal components.
My coroplast fairing has held up well and keeps much of me out of the wind. The winter helmet is the full face Bell motorcycle unit with a flip up visor. I wear long underwear under work pants and two pair of socks inside rubber barn boots or water proof shoes. The lowest temp I chose to ride is 10F for my 40 minute commute. I use my mirror more since the driving lanes are narrower due to the snow plowing.