I have even less glamorous suggestions than previously stated.
My problem places: Face. I don't like wearing anything on my face unless absolutely necessary. It drives me a little batty. So unless it is really cold, if the wind is blowing I put a layer of vaseline on my face. I have also heard Olive Oil works well. It becomes a wind blocker. Every little spec of dirt attaches itself to your face, but that is what soap is for....
My hands: I have a pair of winter biking gloves. Which are large enough that I can wear my regular gloves underneath them. I don't like the fact that a lot of winter gloves do not have the same padding as a normal glove so this is my solution. My fingers though do not get cold very much. So I keep them on at the beginning of a ride and take them off pretty quickly.
My feet: Like all of you I have problems keeping my feet warm. I have tried multiple layers of socks. The botties, plastic bags, etc. The only thing I have found that works is.... making windbreaker socks. I went to the Salvation Army, bought a kids windbreaker and made socks out of the sleeves. So I wear a pair of socks, wicking, the windbreaker socks, the shoes and the booties. That seems to take care of my feet pretty well. Not perfect but it works for me.
Good luck and enjoy. Your first ride in the snow will be very special.



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