Winter Cycling?

I've yet to be a real winter cycler.

I have all the layers, and I've done all the research, but I'm still just not up to the task of riding my bike through the ice and snow, at the mercy of all the out of control drivers, chilly weather, and wrath of nature itself.

But I understand that I am not the only opinion in this regard, and it is worth discussion.

Winter cycling is usually composed of two parts: winterizing the bike, and winterizing the cyclist.

We can prepare our bicycles by fitting them with snow tires, fat tires, or other means of getting around in the ice and snow, as well as trying to keep them in good condition with light weight oil.

We prepare ourselves by wearing layers.

Many, many layers are the tour de force, multiple insulating layers on the arms and legs, as well as coverage for the hands and feet, and the head ears and face.

In my late autumn rides, I used to go out with a hat under my helmet, a scarf, gloves, and insulating thermals on my arms and legs either over or under my clothes.