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!
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Fresh air, freedom and great views of Derbyshire countryside and grateful for just being able to get out there and do it.
Climbing out of the nippy early morning Peak District mist up to the blue skies and sunshine at Surprise View, now glowing with the effort and looking back down over the white sea of mist filling the Hope Valley below, the trees in their first blaze of autumn colours.
Climbing out of the nippy early morning Peak District mist up to the blue skies and sunshine at Surprise View, now glowing with the effort and looking back down over the white sea of mist filling the Hope Valley below, the trees in their first blaze of autumn colours.
Autumn...having the time and the weather to get some of the cycling I should of done in the summer done!
Fooling your team mates by posting silly slow speeds on Strava when riding into 40mph headwinds. Secret training baby!
going out at dusk and having the road to yourself because everyone else is watching the Bake Off...
Mist swirling round the feet of the ponies in the field, squirrels playing chicken as they dash out in front of your wheels, the kaleidoscope of colours in the leaves, and the hot shower awaiting when you arrive at the office. Beats driving in the Manchester rush hour!
Could do with some new autumn kit...
Crisp air in the morning. Being able to give it a bit more stick without getting so sweaty. This lot would look ace on my daily Boris Bike commute
When the cold/wind/rain kicks in and you realise you feel just that little more alive!
Reaching out for the autumn sunrise through low-lying mist
The fact that my autumn is in June!
Smashing myself on a nice long ride, then finishing up with good coffee and a slab of cake .... wait, that's what I love about cycling in any season!!
Trying to squeeze that last ride out in your summer jersey. Then accepting it's too cold. It's also good to remind yourself that you can ride in the rain - having not seen any all year! #timetomanup
It's less sweaty.
Winter bike!
Best thing about the autumn? That's easy: CYCLOCROSS!
Brisk crisp days of burnt ochre and stunning golden clarity
Passing through and beneath the swirling mirage of multi-coloured leaves
A perfect fleeting moment in time.. also the time of year I had my first proper kiss!
Avoiding the wet leaves that cover the road around my way.
My turn for the win, yes?
The physical experience of the changing season; crisper air in your lungs, yellows and oranges to delight the eyes, colder rain and wind on your back. Plus the idea the a new season offers new beginnings and a chance to smash that section on Starva!
Trying to find any method at all to keep toes and fingers toasty or at least free from frostbite
Strava beating tailwinds from Autumn Cyclones in Perth, but comes with getting drenched.
The only time of year I can wear my experimental pumpkin helmet.
Those crisp clear mornings - can't beat them
the crystal clear light of a bright autumn morning and looking forward to a nice Xmas present from Vulpine
Setting off when it's cold and damp and the sun burning through to a clear sky.
Having to buy new cycling clothes to deal with the colder weather! But then not enjoying telling my lovely wife why we can't go out for dinner more often
Cheeks are red
Fingers are blue
I like the rain
But my kit is poo.
Working out precisely which combination of jacket, gloves, arm warmers, base layers and other kit is required for the temperatures and weather you will be facing that day.
And laughing when you get it wrong...
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