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We have a winner for the Vulpine autumn clothing bundle worth over £500

You told us your favourite thing about autumn riding to win some top Vulpine Schwag from their men's or women's ranges ...

Right, we’ve waded through the 1220 comments you left about what you like most about autumn cycling which included having to read POEMS (note to self, never, ever, ever ask people to do that again) but the psychic trauma has been worth it. We have a winner… and because the standard of entries was so high a couple of bonus runners up too who will be getting some roadcc socks.

Our Vulpine Schwag Grab podium is filled by the speakers of two universal cycling truths and one rather personal truth.

Almost but not quite for robbiezhaorobbiezhao for masterful use of the sympathy card with “The cold rivals that of the heart of my wife” - until you realise that it’s not really that cold at this time of the year, even in East Anglia. (Maybe we should send her some socks too.)

Socks also for tells-it-like-it-is “I just love wearing tights” from wrevilo but somehow it lacks the poe… magic of our winner the tells it like it even more is:

“Shining torch through the fog/mist whilst making light saber noises. Obviously…” by Mattclimb

Yep, that's autumn!

Our winner and runners up have been informed - those who posted poems about nature’s paintbrush turning the trees the colours of their fave beige Vulpine shorts - your names are on a list. First offence, but don’t push it eh.

Thanks to Vulpine for a fab competition, thanks to all of you who entered, commiserations to the 1219 of you that didn’t win, but there WILL be another schwag grab along soon.

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The whole caboodle is worth more than £500 (£502 to be precise) and includes Vulpine’s:

Original Rain Jacket

Cotton rain trousers

Long Sleeve Merino T-shirt/base layer

Padded Merino Boxer/Boyshorts

Storm Cap

Dogtooth Merino Silk Socks

We’ll pick the lucky winner next Monday, usual Schwag Grab rules apply.

You can find out more about Vulpine's autmn/winter range at www.vulpine.cc

Good luck!

 

road.cc's founder and first editor, nowadays to be found riding a spreadsheet. Tony's journey in cycling media started in 1997 as production editor and then deputy editor of Total Bike, acting editor of Total Mountain Bike and then seven years as editor of Cycling Plus. He launched his first cycling website - the Cycling Plus Forum at the turn of the century. In 2006 he left C+ to head up the launch team for Bike Radar which he edited until 2008, when he co-launched the multi-award winning road.cc - finally handing on the reins in 2021 to Jack Sexty. His favourite ride is his ‘commute’ - which he does most days inc weekends and he’s been cycle-commuting since 1994. His favourite bikes are titanium and have disc brakes, though he'd like to own a carbon bike one day.

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rowes | 10 years ago
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The suprisingly warm and sunny afternoon ride. Which is nice and peaceful, as everyone else has given up "outdoors" until Easter.

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univ2293 | 10 years ago
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The crisp morning air, making me weep like a man on the edge as I cycle past the bus stop on the way to work.

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2c4me | 10 years ago
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Morning mist in the river valleys...

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Colin Peyresourde | 10 years ago
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There's something wholly cleansing on the lungs and in the head about a cool, brisk morning and cycling in weather that doesn't induce an immediate sweat makes autumn a great time to get out.

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sonyjim | 10 years ago
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Whether it's road bike or mountain bike it's just great to be riding even in chilly winter

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Nicksharp | 10 years ago
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I have to leaf the house later ...

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brothersmith | 10 years ago
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Riding through puddles

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Gingerpete | 10 years ago
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Fresher days and extra colour all around the roads.

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paulring | 10 years ago
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Crisp, fresh, bright, poignant days on the bike....poetry

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Grey | 10 years ago
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Wrapped up warm with a brisk crisp breeze , enjoying quieter roads
With the change of colours of the trees . Testing new or old gear not used for several months with the warm glow that the conditions may change but the challenge has been taken up and will be conquered - nothing will stop me cycling !

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Steve_S_T | 10 years ago
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It's the misty mornings that I love the most

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ItsSteveLovell | 10 years ago
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Being able to buy a new fleece jersey and baselayer, to say I have 'this season's kit  4

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Zee | 10 years ago
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Headwinds and slow punctures  44

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watercrook | 10 years ago
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crisp mornings and fantastic autumn colours

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Mask of sanity | 10 years ago
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Just getting out on the bike without concern for how fast you're r going and how good your tan lines are. Reminds you of why you started cycling in the first place.

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jamiebertie | 10 years ago
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The colours of Autumn are amazing and I don't need to hammer it too much. I justify less pace by telling myself I am just getting the miles in for next year. Bliss.

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na300 | 10 years ago
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The crisp morning air on my daily commute - made easier when I get to work as there's less competition for bike parking!!

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ourdave | 10 years ago
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The joy of riding with a summers worth of conditioning in the legs. Oh, and I love riding in bib knickers/tights so pulling them out of the back of the wardrobe at this time of year is like saying hello to an old friend.

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Btester2 | 10 years ago
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That feeling of achievement when your mates can't believe you ride in such terrible conditions and still have a smile on your face!

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BigManLittleHair | 10 years ago
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I love starting an Autumnal ride chilly and then within 5 minutes you're cycling at the right temperature. Ideally a little cool, whilst looking a little bit cool!

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emil | 10 years ago
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The colors and the crisp air!

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jonathing | 10 years ago
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Not being baking hot and dripping with sweat when I get to work.

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JohnRides | 10 years ago
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The cool crisp autumn air is like someone turned on the air conditioning. That and rolling over dry leaves as I cycle through the park.

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Kenbuterol | 10 years ago
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Weighing up the dangers of low sun, slippy leaves and numb feet against the tedium of turbo. Which is going to be the name of my next album.

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Greg L | 10 years ago
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Not sure if it's a 'like', but rides certainly become more EPIC!!!  39  4

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jamesfifield | 10 years ago
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Having just moved back to the UK countryside after three years in New York, the thing I love most about autumn riding so far is the colours and the change in the light. All around is turning russet or gold and I can't help but smile as I realise just what I've been missing out on the past few years!

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rover249 | 10 years ago
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'Fresh' air and sunny mornings

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lukegilbert | 10 years ago
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Setting off in the dark and having the sun come up to warm you up and be able to turn your lights off.

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Jimih73 | 10 years ago
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Love the stuff but no chance of affording it, so freebie sounds great!

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picko | 10 years ago
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The enjoyment of riding when and where I want to. No plans, no goals, no targets.

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