+1 on the plastic bags. It's amazing how well they work. I've had zero luck with toe covers - I can't see how they would even stay on if they weren't constricting your shoes and the feet inside - but some people use them successfully.
Just make sure you can actually wiggle your toes. If you can't, it's likely you're losing circulation and warmth.
I can't have my shoes or fingers uncovered on the bike if it's below 60°F.
Head covering makes a lot of difference too. A thin knit cap will fit under a helmet without too much readjustment of straps, or a balaclava in cooler temperatures.
Last edited by OakLeaf; 10-29-2011 at 05:25 PM.
Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler