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i find storing gloves on a radiator for the morning really helps in the crucial first minutes before you warm up. That and making sure the gap between jacket and glove is sealed. Also +1 to bigger sizes - I'm amazed at how many brands of cycling gloves have a tight thumb or fingers when in the 'holding the bar' position.
I find I don't need much dexterity to operate a brake lever and hold on, just fingers that aren't numb! If you can tolerate the control compromise of proper mittens (must be wind blocking), they make a huge difference to warmth. For road rides out of town, they are great because 90% is just cruising. For proper control of brifters and start/stop in town, not so good and that's where lobsters come in.
That said, clearly pogies are the way forward for proper cold weather riding. Always fancied making some from large plastic milk bottles...