Someone contacted me via a PM and told me that the warmest combination she has so far tried has been hiking boots with platform pedals. My new hiking shoes are just that, shoes...something to consider.

I also have to keep in mind that my leg is still healing. It seems to me that my tendons are going to take longer to warm up under the colder temps and wondering if that increases the odds of re-injury before they are fully healed. Something to consider...am starting to wonder if I shouldn't ride in <40 degree temps for now.