Quote Originally Posted by Ana View Post
Since my move, my commute was trimmed down from 6 flat miles round trip to only 2 (very hilly) miles. Needless to say, I'm kind of a wimp in the cold weather. I can bare the cold but hate wetness.

They say there is no bad weather- only bad clothing.
I used to hate winter and froze my but off everywhere for YEARS. Then I got good wool outdoor clothes and discovered I was suddenly way comfy even in zero degrees! It opened the whole world up to me and now I love nothing more than to fitness walk, bike, and snowshoe in the winter.

I'm with Grog. I'd be walking that commute in the winter! It's far easier to stay warm while walking than on a bike. You say it's 2 miles ROUND TRIP?- one mile is a very short walk once you get used to it. Very healthy thing to do. It'll save your bike from wet salt conditions, too.
Getting some good insulated hiking boots and good wool socks will cost under $150.
Think wool to keep warm but well ventilated. Forget about cotton or acrylic sweaters or sweatshirts in the winter.