There will always be trial and error when it comes to Rule 9 rides.
- Merino wool baselayers and balaclavas.
- wind and waterproof gloves and boots/overshoes.
Bring extra gloves, hat, and socks in a ziplock for changing conditions, or just to dry out at the halfway point, if need be.
Think about poagies or bar mitts as an option for your hands. They aren’t sexy at all, but they also do a really good job preventing frostbite and keep your hands dryer than gloves alone.