We did the Chilly Hilly last Sunday...and that definitely counts as a "winter ride" even though we weren't expecting it to SNOW halfway through... wow, were we ever cold at the end, waiting for the ferry to take us back to Seattle. I was happy with my layers though, two base layers, one sleeveless and one long sleeve. A thermal jersey...a Canari windbreaker jacket, a balaclava AND earwarmers. Plus I had gone the day before and bought some really heavy duty winter gloves, I was so glad I did. I did bring along a few of those air activated hand and feet warmers, just in case though!

I was really quite comfortable most of the ride. Was really an experience though. One of those fine and pleasant miserys you don't totally enjoy at the time but are glad to say you did it afterwards!