stopped and voted on my way home last night - dressed in my bikie gear. Me and the old people volunteers! We had a blast! have you tried wearing heavier gear on the non-curb side? I agree with you - sounds like the curb is helping to "curb" the elements while the traffic side is more exposed. You could just ride on the American side of the road when the foot gets to cold! (just a thought - maybe start a traffic revolution!)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"