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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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tarquin_foxglove replied to richardg16 | 10 years ago
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Mist in the bottoms & blue sky over the tops.

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SoliD | 10 years ago
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Get to work quicker if you put less time thinking what your comment should be to win this prize  10

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nick1c | 10 years ago
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Not sweating too much!

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dragunoff | 10 years ago
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Cycling in the autumn is cool.

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shay cycles | 10 years ago
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Because clear cool air and autumn colours make me feel alive and ready to face whatever winter brings.

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Comrade | 10 years ago
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This is going to be my best autumn, with a wonderful choice of Vulpine clothing for each ride...bring on the crisp and cool, I can't wait!

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Titonius | 10 years ago
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Cooler temperatures, not freezing yet, perfect for commuting to work without sweating.

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Saturdayboy | 10 years ago
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Cold clear mornings, the colours of the trees and the feeling of another year drawing itself to a close. Love that rain jacket!!

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philbo | 10 years ago
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You get to put on fluorescent clothes and play with flashing lights without feeling like a reject from the 90s.

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cove123 | 10 years ago
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Cycling through dry autumn leaves

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jimbocrimbo | 10 years ago
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The changing scenery and colours, starting off a ride with more layers than you end up with, gradually peeling them off as the day warms up. And coffee just tastes better in the autumn during and after a ride. In the evenings its that crisp but not yet winter chill

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typekitty | 10 years ago
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Nailing what to wear of a morning – warm enough without getting too hot; only feeling the cold on my cheeks.

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pgm31 | 10 years ago
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The roads are less busy.

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mr_leemur | 10 years ago
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Best thing about autumn riding, is it's still riding. Any time you get to ride is good time!!

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liquigaz | 10 years ago
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It's a sign that Christmas is on its way - and new cycling goodies!

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italian clarion | 10 years ago
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I love cycling in the autumn because the racing season is over, club runs are more sociable and we can all ride together enjoying the autumn scenery, pranks with club mates and cafe stops  16  24  3

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Danandrs | 10 years ago
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Wonder if it can withstand the bitter northeast weather??

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sfoster | 10 years ago
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That the energy bar in my pocket has neither melted nor frozen into a tooth breaking block.

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will harrison | 10 years ago
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The quick commute to work......only takes 5mins  4

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rogerseaman1 | 10 years ago
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Best on a nice dry crisp morning before others are out of bed.

Bring it on

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MT63 | 10 years ago
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Twilight

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TimPhin | 10 years ago
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The colours, of course!

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Angeld | 10 years ago
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That feeling as you start warming up and the sun rising warms your back.  16

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graemeg52 | 10 years ago
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Bit chilly of a morning, yes please

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cristobalbx | 10 years ago
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I like the smell of the fallen leaves and the wood burning in the chimneys that you get in the countryside, the cold that lightly stings my cheeks and the hot beverage that I get when I return home thinking I was a hero to go against the elements

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jacko1889 | 10 years ago
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riding in the early evening and having to guess which way the road bends because you have forgotten how blooming dark it gets

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Scowel | 10 years ago
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For me it's riding in that early evening light that always seems just right against the backdrop of golden leaves. Then flick on the lights and cruise home to warmth and proper winter food!

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wallycom | 10 years ago
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Cool crisp days with long rides in a forrest of changing colors.

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StuayEd | 10 years ago
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My favourite thing are those crisp, blue skied, early autumn cafe rides, with all the colourful Autumn ambience, but when it's still just about warm enough to sit outside with a cappucino, a slice of cake and some good cycling buddies!

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Rigobear | 10 years ago
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Crisp morning rides over Dartmoor the scenery is spectacular, now must just go and actually do one this year!

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