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Old 07-16-2008, 08:22 PM   #119 (permalink)
Peakster
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Originally Posted by instarx View Post
The only time I did not ride was once when it was 8F. I tried but it was too cold.
My record is -8F . It's really not that bad when it's not windy out. Otherwise I just take the extra time to walk.

A refresher of what you need to survive a Canadian winter without a car:



- snowmobile helmet (instead of a toque. That way your entire face is shielded from wind) used a helmet several times 2 years ago when it was -40F out and I had to walk from my parked car to my university classes.

- a winter coat with a fleece liner
- thin 'kids' gloves with winter mittens over top (so your hands don't freeze right away when you fumble for keys, etc.)
- insulated ski-pants
- winter boots
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