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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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hiplainsbrifter | 10 years ago
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It's cross season! What's not to like about slogging around a muddy playing field in Essex?

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solentine | 10 years ago
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It makes me feel like a wolf!

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solentine | 10 years ago
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It makes me feel like a wolf!

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JoeMac | 10 years ago
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I like the anonimity of commuting in the dark and there's something comforting about knowing the gear you are wearing will keep you warm and dry regardless of the weather

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bentos | 10 years ago
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Best time of the year

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Tokopah | 10 years ago
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Looking and feeling epic cycling in the bad weather.

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Darren C | 10 years ago
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Starting a ride in the cosy semi-darkness or a misty morning, breathing in the fresh cool air while listening to my wheels rolling over fallen yellow leaves.
Soon a rust red sun shows itself as a perfect disc hovering above the misty landscape as I see my breath condensing in the chill, glad I chose to wear gloves. I can feel my body heat rising from my chest under my jacket before escaping at the collar to warm my neck. The air is still, even the birds are quiet, no dawn chorus today, it feels as if I have the road to myself as the miles go by. The sun gradually brightens casting long shadows across the road, not too hot nor too cold, everything feels just right, relaxed and tranquil.

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HarryTrauts | 10 years ago
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Sunday rides on crisp, sunny mornings. Bliss!

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Stinkers | 10 years ago
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Beautiful colour change in the woods round us and it's cooled enough to stop me sweating quite so much ...

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iain.monro | 10 years ago
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I like cycling in the autumn/winter because of the fresh crisp air with that wee cold nip and in the winter cycling through the snow passing the cars that get stuck  1

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CRadoslavov | 10 years ago
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Crisp air, not too hot nor too cold, colorful leaves everywhere. Autumn is awesome

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Tias | 10 years ago
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Finding the dusty box from under the bed containing all the knee/arm/neck/head/hand warmer.

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zedbedboy | 10 years ago
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The unexpected warmth and golden light on a sunny day.

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Saint Mark | 10 years ago
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That heart-stopping moment of riding over fallen leaves when something goes "bang" - and then relief when you realise you just rode over a hidden conker...

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Mattclimb | 10 years ago
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Shining torch through the fog/mist whilst making light saber noises. Obviously..

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bendertherobot | 10 years ago
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The achievement of commuting in just about the worst nature has to throw at you. Like today. Short of frogs and pestilence it really was very very varied indeed.

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Depth Charge | 10 years ago
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Tea and cake at the end of a hard ride!

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PETER WILD | 10 years ago
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Just bought Cannondale synapse road bike...havent ridden for 50 years so this autumn is going to something else!

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bensnowden | 10 years ago
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Fewer MAMILs on the road  38 , no need to shave my legs, quicker commutes on bike vs. driving due to huge amount of cars on the road.

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malcolmclayton | 10 years ago
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Lusting after new autumn clothing from Vulpine.

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rrobinson31 | 10 years ago
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The crisp morning air and changing landscape...

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james123 | 10 years ago
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My favourite thing about cycling in Autumn is cycling. I love all seasons. I love riding. I love riding in all seasons. Each season brings something new and something different. Autumn brings fresh crisp smells and sights. Riding in Autumn cleanses the body and mind as well as the trails. Ride and enjoy every season! As it is now Autumn I enjoy cycling in Autumn best.

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smokeyskelton | 10 years ago
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I'm not drenched in sweat early in the ride.

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splashgordon | 10 years ago
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Yes please.

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disco | 10 years ago
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The leaves of course. And lots of them!

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Winterland | 10 years ago
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A cone of lights in the mist, tyre hiss on wet asphalt, backstage in the city while the cars are asleep.
Breath out like the clouds, clouds lower than hillsides, russets and scarlets and umbers knee deep.

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kitkat | 10 years ago
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a leisurely ride through the changing trees and some autumnal sun.

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Jif | 10 years ago
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the crisp cool air and autumnal colours

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Pidigidy | 10 years ago
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This pack is very cool.

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andynic | 10 years ago
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not having to get up quite so early to be on the road at the crack of dawn

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