Opus the Poet
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My most important piece of winter gear is my polar fleece balaclava, fits under my helmet and keeps my glasses from fogging down to about 40F, below 40 I have a foam baffle I stick on top of the chinbar that really keeps my lower face warm and my glasses clear. Those of you not wearing full face helmets may want to think about one for the winter, they're the BOMB in cold weather with a 'clava. And if it ever gets really cold you can put duct tape over the vents and get another inch or so insulation. Also if it gets really cold I can tuck the tails of my 'clave under my jersey to keep me warm all the way to mid chest. And I second the wool jersey keeping you warm even when wet, combine one with a breathable windproof outer layer like Goretex (I used to use one of the cheaper imitations) and you also have a winner down to about 30F, lower with more layers.
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