Schwag Grab: 5 Merino Buffs - We've got winners!
Grab yourself some useful neckwear for the cold snap
Buff Merino Schwag
Everyone really does love a Buff, especially a wooly one, and especially when it's freeeezing outside. We got an avalanche of entries, but when we fired up the road.cc randomiser and dug our way out from under 'em we'd got five lucky winners.
And the lucky winners are: Ridire, Jon Mack, Guy Collier, nobled and ponnymeister. Get in touch pronto at info@road.cc and we will get some wooly goodness in the post… first thing on Monday (well it's cold outside and we don't have any Wool Buffs of our own).
For the uninitiated the versatile Buff is a fabric loop that can be used as a scarf, headband, hat, helmet liner, smog mask... you name it, if it's a part of your head or neck the Buff will be able to cover it somehow. Traditionally Buff have made them from a seamless cotton mix but the new kid on the block is the Wool Buff, lovingly crafted from 100% Merino wool for natural stretchiness and anti-whiff properties.
We reviewed the Wool Buff last week and reviewer Leonie Jennings gave it a big thumbs up. And now you can get your hands on one gratis, because the nice people at Buff have sent us five to give away. And not only that, you'll get the instructional DVD, some Buff stickers and Buff temporary tattoos (?!) all in a nice Buff paper carrier. And we'll throw in some road.cc stickers for good measure. And some Quality Street, if there's any left in the office Christmas tin by Tiffin time on Friday. Update on the Quality Street… they've all gone, well what did you expect?
Timely competition as I've lost my balaclava...
Now all I need to do is pray to the bicycle god (no no no - not Boris Johnson - David Cameron) that I win.
Ohh, Buffs B) . The ultimate versatile all-year-round clothing accessory for any cyclist. Merino Buff? Even better!
Consider me entered for the competition 
I'll have one please, for the freezing cold commute...
Perfect!
Nearly bought one, think I'll wait now!
Already on my Xmas list, so if Santa's been paying attention, I may end with 2!
Lovely. I've been waiting for these to come back into stock at our local. Black (or blue) (or red) (or grey) would be lovely
I went out on my bike early on Sunday morning in sub-zero temps, and forgot to put on a cap or buff. Aaargh. My brain only just about defrosted by tea time. It was a great excuse for cycling slowly, for anything much over 12 mph left my sinuses screaming.
This isn't Nam, Donny. This is bowling, there are rules.
Me, please! Black, or red if the black has gone.
Mmmm Merino wool.
Please stick my name in the hat ta.
I was just looking at these in the shops to stave off a warm winter, don't think I could afford the posh merino one though! May just have to look like darth vader with one of those scary face masks
Start Cycle Commuting. Write off your car!
Gives new meaning to going out "in the buff" ha ha ha.
I'll get my coat etc.
I was thinking about picking a buff up soon. Glasgow weather means I'm commuting in sub zero temperatures these days. And being an Aberdonian, I do love sheep...
I need a new as my original one has either shrunk or my head has grown.
Ice cream headaches a think of the past !!!I love my buff ,Cant get enough !
Paul Beamont
I'd love a merino buff. Actually, I think it would make my year.
Gives new meaning to going out "in the buff" ha ha ha.
Well, someone had to do it...
I have 2 buffs already but would love a wool one!
I got a cold neck this morning... Perfect timing!
One buff is never enough! and if I'm lucky enough to win, could I have the white one?
All the gear and no idea!
A wool buff sounds nice... missed the original article otherwise one would have been on my santa list!
Yes please. Recently bought one of the hi-viz ones and it really helps reduce neck pain, as well as keeping you toasty.
I would like to wear nothing but a BUFF while riding in the buff. : ) Actually the product sounds very cool and I'd love to be entered into the competition. Thank you.
Sounds good to me!
Yes, please.
Just what I need right now!
hey, why not, add it to the pile of buff i have now....
B) Defon please - especially as the cold weather beckons very very soon!
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
mmmmmm buffy-wuff
prefer red or blue please...
Yes please
How buff are those Buffs!
oh yes please, if I win I can wear it at the National cross champs when spectating on the Sunday
It's jolly nippy in Budapest at the moment, so would appreciate it, I have nearly bought earmuffs...... (oh and I am very pale so if I had to chose please don't let it be white!)
Ginger Cath
tremendous, that'll keep the cold out...i haven't got 5 necks though, but all the same, if you'll put my name in t'at!!
dan Daren't But He Did anyway
I don't normally beg, but I will if you like. It's cold, wet and nasty out here when your only method of transport it bicycle and one of these would make me so happy I might actually burst. Or at least sing a little louder while pootling about on the Brompton.
Cheers,
Yes please - red ideally!
Buffs!! My favorite piece of clothing! Always cold as most girls, the merino one will deffo keep me warm. Can I have a black one please.
B)
Merino Buff? I'm not fussy when it comes to colour if it's going to keep my ears toasty
its so cold today and my buff was lost on my way to work today, Buff is on my xmas wish list
Ooh count me in plsthx, just what I need.
I'm afraid I'm going for the sympathy vote, I got run over on my commute home yesterday 
The buff wont heal the pain but winning it would make me feel like my luck's changing in time for the new year!
count me in please as the hair on the head is no longer so this would help me keep the head warm
I also sport the Il Pirata look and would be grateful for the insulation.
I love buffs and I havent got a merino one, yet 
An the idea of a buff tattoo, fantastic, it should be sliced bread, as its the best thing since.
Anyway, Happy Christmas and Happy Cycling
ME me me me me me me Please!!
Doing Nightrider 2013 for Parkinson's UK
Count me in please
yan25114
You would not deny my young cyclist daughter a christmass present which would only encourage her onto her bike, would you?
Bud
I've just shaved my hair off so a buff is definately needed for my 5am commute. Red, blue, greyor black. Please. Fingers crossed
'bout time we had your top feature back - I don't mind looking sheepish!
Count me in please. (See what I did there?). Been wearing my venerable old red bandana style one most days lately, and I need another to alternate with it. Colour is irrelevant. Thanks in anticipation.
Me please -red
i've always been gonna buy one of these, but i think i'll win one instead... 
Ride hard and smile. Remember its supposed to be fun!!!
I wonder if it's my lucky day
I would love to give the grey one to my biking bad big brother
Buff me up good and proper!
Would love one for the chilly commute. Cheers!!!
Pale Ale
Buffilicious.
Not only are they warm and toasty (especially if you suffer from chronic neck pain), they make the best bad hair day hats ever ...
And you have to rub it on your face because it's so soft and lovely.
As it's turned chuffin' cold I could do with a Buffin' muff!
Nearly froze on last Sunday's outing. So the dark grey would be very well received.
Oooooh!
A furry muff you can stick your head through!
Buff me baby!
I'll leave the colour up to you.
just the job for cold winter morning (or the walk to the pub)
Polly
ooh, put my name in the hat please!
I would love one of those because my neck is cold. Maybe a black one for those wintry 'ninja' mornings.
"Going faster than you on my bike since 1980"
Don't leave me in the buff without a buff ( in grey if possible)
maddog
Yes please! Black if possible.
This is on my wishlist...
ps i like black!
Oh yes indeedy, I'll take one, any colour since my commuting is all in the dark. And all through the winter, unlike all the others I don't see any more....
Navy blue please, ta.
Put me in for this one please, would come in very handy.
A 21 mile commute in North Wales ? Mike mine a Buff please !
A bit chilly on the commute this morning, a Buff would be fine. Any colour for me.
Ride more, ride better
Red or dead for me!
Schwaggedy-schwaggedy-waggedy-bag!
Buff me up in Scottyland!
one of those would make my winter beard redundent
Great prize for my cyclist hubby. Nice stocking filler for Christmas.
I'm on Santa's naughty list so thisn might be the only present I get
see i never would have found out what the 'lavarand' was had i not entered the buff ?!?
Hi I would adore one to keep me warm on my 14 mile commute. Please, oh please pretty please 
This lady does get very cold! I guess it would be my luck not to get one. That's too baaaaaaaaaaad BA BAd
Burn some rubber
lovely and sheepy
gotta love merino!
Please.
Ta
yay!
Have got one on the Christmas wishlist - winning this would mean one extra pressie - yeah!!
My present buff is orange with cartoons of Snoopy on it, so a nice, plain one would be most welcome.
Nice to see the Friday Schwag back too.
lack of hair puts me at the front of the queue - any colour please I need the insulation.
I'd be happy with any colour
Bought one for the girlfriend and she loves it so I want one now!
I'll take the Quality Street please...
Eh?
Go on then, I'll take a Buff off your hands as well.
Thanks.
Navy or black please.
I would look buff in that buff...
A red one would be good - catches the attention of the motorist. Here's hoping.
aye ok, its pretty chilly out, could come in useful
Buff - the umpire slayer.
I love to cycle in the Buff
NigBike
Do I up my chances if I say I'm recovering from a collarbone op and haven't ridden a bike since November, with my next ride looking to be early spring next year?
Oh! How a (charcoal grey) merino buff would be comforting as I watch daytime reruns on Dave, and how later it could soothe my shoulder scar with its wooly goodness as I wobble out on my first post-op ride, like a new born lamb (see what I did there?)
My old faithful camo one has a hole in it as well. Not that I'm wearing it much at the moment...
*sob!*
What's that nurse? Medicine? For Pimp? No no, he's not here... Be back later. Honest!
Me? Behind the bike sheds? With a young lady, a greasy chain and a small llama? With my reputation?
Hmm just in time for the cold weather
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR BAAAAAAAAAAAAA give me BAAAAAAAAA my BRRRRRRRRR fleece BAAAAAAAAACK please!
Cold Merino Sheep, Scotland.
Ride a bike now, the funk soul brother.
Would love one, please.
Great bit of kit and now in Merino. Shall add to my xmas list for the GF.
I got a black thin buff which I thought brill til I heard of these new woolie ones which for this time of the year are exactly what is needed!
Great idea, even the instruct vid was cool!! Any grey or black is my preference ....
My little bald head is getting cold so please please rush me a nice merino buff, any colour will do
count me in! tah.
After biking 15miles in this morning, I'd be a fool not to enter! Please count me in - cheers!
Anything but white (I'm a messy cow)keep meaning to buy one but if you're going to give one away then who am I to argue
Rode the E'Tape Caledonia - first sportiv ever and thoroughly enjoyed it
Absolutely spiffing- they've given snow down here don't you know. and It could help as a reserve present for the lady of the house. as she's always colourful any shade will do. That's all- Carry on.
Ooh as an Australian, we have all lived off the sheeps back for years, to think that I could get a sheep on my head and around my neck, that would be just wonderful !
Fingers crossed.
Mmmmm Cosy and my buff is well and truly buffed.
Buff me up Mr cycle man
Its going to snow in Kent on friday and I'll be cold..... me please!!! Gary
Yes please , fingers crossed
Baaarrrilliant. I could use a posh buff to keep me warm.
Start a new job in January where I can at last become a bicycle commuter! A buff would be lovely
Snoooooooood!
Wow, will make me think of how lucky I am being able to cycle to work rather than concentrating on how cold my adam's apple is. Fingers crossed!!!
O Merino Buff
you are the stuff
to keep out winter chills
By Wollyhand Shakeswithcold
they look rather yummy, and i'm too much of a sheepskate to buy me own.
It snowed on y way to work this morning, it was my hands and feet that got cold but that buff would be a great addition to my winter garb.
kaz
Buff me up please...in red would be nice. Crossed fingers
I have seen some swag action recently, but don't want that to affect my chances in this contest.
"Merino, Aqua Merino. What are these strange enchantments that start whenever you're near?"
Ridire
It's not Bologna in July: 38C at 18h30 in the shade.....
Descending Alp D'Huez June 08 at 18h30: a contender for hypothermia -
"I've got to get to that patch of sunlight"
yes please, in white, red and blue....
BUFF BUFF BUFF. Would be amazing as it's SNOWING!!!! BRRRRR. WOuld love a green one!
Lovely, could do with one right now...my heating's playing up!!
WILL BE GREAT FOR KEEPING MY WINTER BLUBBER WARM AROUND MY CHIN..YES PLEASE.
DrugsAreBad.!!
Gimme gimme gimme!
Great over my bald head 
Please Santa, can I have one?!?!?
Derek
Not bothered about the colour.....feel the warmth.... B)
A new Blue Buff
would make me tuff
combating the cold red glow
brought on by frost and snow
send me one please
before I start to sneeze
Thank you atissue atissue..
jasonchatty31
Scrub me down and buff me up! Any extra layers on these cold winter mornings would be great. Do they protect from the snow also!?!
This Chick protection will avoid them to have rosacea...
Otherwise people will think i'm an alcoolic.
Bah humbug 
I'm in the buff already
red is nice
Cub nights on Mondays, those not wearing a merino buff will be baaa'd.
antonio
I keep buying buffs for friends as pressies, so please consider this as an entry in the prize draw. I'd like one! If there's a colour choice then blue, yellow or white would be nice (HWCC colours!) Thanks.
Bring me sunshine, and dry roads
merino buff 100% warm. : thanks
wilfred biscuit
If you've a spare, pass it to Bolton's Gary Megson, so he could truly be the Ginger Merino (boom tish).
I'd like a Dan Merino buff.
my miami dolphin would like it too.
he could use it to keep his superbowl warm.
They look gert lush!
One of the grays for me please
yes please count me in. keep the head warm on those winter commutes
mmmm toasty warm neck, yes please
Carpe Diem ab absentis: seize the day off
Would love one of these, in South Africa and its hot, but have heard London is freezing, so this would help get me back training.
Did someone say merino?
Ohh, yes please, it's snowing here right now!
Merino buff,perfect for winter biking,count me in,don`t mind the colour
Hope I'm not too late for a nice red one. Not got anyone to buy me a prezzie for christmas
Snowing outside so Buff would convince me to go out. Any colour, as long as it's not PINK 
Every day and in every way I'm getting slower and slower
Just the weather for a buff, sign me up
Any colour they'll all keep my head warm!
A ride a day keeps the frown away!
Oooooh, I've been pining for one of these for ages....
/crosses fingers!!
Will it keep my ears warm or even better my toes?
Lovely Buffs. Not red please!
please sir could I have a black one?
looks much nicer that the free ones I currently sport.
Yes please! I'll have a black one (or blue, not overly fussed)
I'd wish for.......any colour that keeps me warm in this weather!
pretty please - any colour will do!
Buffs - need another one (any colour you like except pink) for my collection please! Smashing!
I love buff.
Oooooh santa bring me a lovely buff
Mmmm...blue, to match my eyes please.
I always ride with a buff, summer or winter. In the winter it keeps my hairless head warm, in the summer I wet it and it keeps it cool and free from stripy sunburnt.
is -20 enough?
Yes please! Scarves just don't cut it under a riding jacket in this weather...
At last a thermal buff to rebuff the cold. I'm keeping my chilblained fingers crossed that I win one!
You can never have too many buffs! I'd prefer black, naturally.
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http://ravenfamily.org/sam
"Give me health! And a pony!"
Merino Wool - sounds lovely and warm for those cold mornings.
put me in the hat for one of them.
My aging collection of buffs is bobbled and fading - new wool would be just the ticket!
Any colour by the way. Red would go nicely with my frosted over face, but I'm not at all fussy, they all look lovely.
Think I would look buff, in the buff wearing nothing but a............
.......santa hat?!?
Happy Christmas xx
buff me up, I dare ya!
I go great with chips 
Please Santa, bring me a lovely red Buff for Christmas...
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... but not until after I've cycled home tonight!
Does this mean I don't need to carry a sheep on my head anymore?
Johnnycookie FLP>DNF>>DNS
I'd love one please, the summer one just does not do the job, thanx
Do you think I'll still be able to get it on with a fracture dislocation of the shoulder? Let's have a try!
barracooder
I am, and have always been, Buffless and would like to remedy the situation in any colour. 
I had already sent Santa my list when I discovered these, so winning one would be a bonus as i know there wont be one in my stocking.
B) I am a merino buff
HPB
I want to be seen in the buff. Please!
Please count me in as well, Cheers
Just the job for this weekend!
Would be a great Christmas present!! B)
Brucethebike
Merino, mine -o !! Jonboy B)
Yes please!
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