I don't agree about -10 C not being a big deal. On my previous bike commute my winter travel time was under 25 minutes. With the right studded snow tires I h

I don't agree about -10 C not being a big deal. On my previous bike commute my winter travel time was under 25 minutes. With the right studded snow tires I had enough control over my bike unless snow was very deep. Clothing was manageable, and I could keep temperatures under control and it wasn't a huge deal. My bike commute now is 20+ miles, and takes a little over an hour in good weather on my road bike. Studded snow tires are obviously much slower, and the ride is much longer. It is challenging to use the correct clothing over a longer distance. My core stays warm and i have to be able to vent it so I don't sweat. I can keep my hands from getting too cold, but it is incredibly difficult to keep my feet warm after about 45-50 minutes in. Exposed skin over an hour gives frostbite where at 20-30 minutes it won't. I have since given up on commuting when it's below 20F now.