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:
Long Sleeve Merino T-shirt/base layer
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!
1,223 thoughts on “We have a winner for the Vulpine autumn clothing bundle worth over £500”
Yes please!
Yes please!
Crisp, dry, chilly
Crisp, dry, chilly mornings.
There are some, honest!
With Autumn here this would
With Autumn here this would do nicely….
Autumn is all about the
Autumn is all about the colours for me.
Wet feet.
Wet feet.
oh, go on then.
oh, go on then.
It’s the start of cyclocross
It’s the start of cyclocross season!
Favourite thing about cycling
Favourite thing about cycling in Autumn? Getting home, sticking on the fire and supping a cuppa while getting that warm,smug glow from having been outside doing what you love! (cycling, that is..).
The dilemma of arm warmers,
The dilemma of arm warmers, knee warmers, leg warmers, shoe covers or just MTFU!
Two things… Watching the
Two things… Watching the colours changing every time I get out into the countryside, day by day… And getting wrapped up in all the winter gear on a crisp morning and feeling toasty despite my breath misting the air!
Christmas has come early, he
Christmas has come early, he says with a Vulpine smile…
Leaving home around 5.30am to
Leaving home around 5.30am to cycle into central London, moonlight, streetlights, crisp, chilly, even a bit of drizzle, but wrapped up warm and a nice smooth ride in
Imagining I am Tom Boonen.
Imagining I am Tom Boonen.
Keep me dry and warm on my
Keep me dry and warm on my commute, please!
Best bit has to be the views
Best bit has to be the views of the frosty air around the south downs whilst spinning along.
yes please in need of some
yes please in need of some new kit
Crisp fresh air with bright
Crisp fresh air with bright morning sunshine over Devon hills.
Cake.
Cake.
It’s cold, wet and windy.
It’s cold, wet and windy.
The best bits of Autumn have
The best bits of Autumn have to be the start of ‘cross and cheating a ride in the last of the summer sun (turns heating on)…
Generating your own warmth on
Generating your own warmth on the commute by pedalling faster!
Go on, I will. I will. I
Go on, I will. I will. I will.
It means we get to wear
It means we get to wear clothes more interesting than just jerseys and shorts!
It means we get to wear
It means we get to wear clothes more interesting than just jerseys and shorts!
Autumn – favorable
Autumn – favorable temperatures, beautiful colours on the trees, glorious sun rises and sun sets and slightly slippery under wheels all lend themselves to enjoyable, long hours in the saddle. Get up early to enjoy the glorious sunrises or sunsets and the smells of nature at their best.
Autumn also means the annual struggle with full length mudguards and the enjoyable challenge of fitting them with no rubbing on tyres. Bliss in every way.
It means i can put away my
It means i can put away my hairy legs underneath tights and hide my fat belly underneath a jacket.
Riding in the crisp air, full
Riding in the crisp air, full sun, merino base layers on, imagining for a few moments that I’m actually riding in Il Lombardia, and not just on my way to a distant tea shop for refuelling.
The beads of water in my
The beads of water in my beard after a few miles riding in the cold…
Means I can cover up and
Means I can cover up and spare the rest of the world from seeing my legs.
Waking up to commute to work
Waking up to commute to work and realising that it’s neither raining or exretemly windy for my ride.
Autumn wardrobe sorted – yes
Autumn wardrobe sorted – yes please.
Yes please
Yes please
Riding with the sun on my
Riding with the sun on my back, but not getting too hot on the way to work.
Cooler weather,vivid colours
Cooler weather,vivid colours and the chance to try out my new autumn/winter clothing after losing weight through the summer….The business B-)
Oh what fun it is to ride in
Oh what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh 8>
Crunchy colourful leaves for
Crunchy colourful leaves for me!
That the fair weather
That the fair weather cyclists have retired for the season and once more the roads are mine, all mine!
Not so hot, not so cold.
Not so hot, not so cold.
It’s quieter than summer so
It’s quieter than summer so you get to enjoy more of the cycle routes with less congestion, but before they become unusable in the depths of winter.
Low late afternoon sun,
Low late afternoon sun, crispy leaves, smell of woodsmoke, crisp air, maybe a little bit of mist… love it.
Yes please!
Yes please! :*
The joy of dodging
The joy of dodging conkers,acorns and apples in the dark as i ride to work.
During the autumn I love the
During the autumn I love the feeling that if I stop I will freeze; Keeps you going longer.
The cross season, Lombardia,
The cross season, Lombardia, the beautiful colours of the leaves, the smell of the rain, the cold and crisp days, the warmer clothes… Yes please 🙂
All black bike gear means I
All black bike gear means I love searching through the bike box for matching arm warmers / knee warmers / leg warmers, I just love it. Vulpine bring some colour into my Autumn wardrobe!
Perfect for the lanes round
Perfect for the lanes round wales
the gear and the beer
the gear and the beer
On warmer days you can still
On warmer days you can still get away without a jacket and tights B-)
Yes please! i
Yes please! 😀 i
Start of the cross season
Start of the cross season init.
Crisp, misty mornings riding
Crisp, misty mornings riding through the new forest (early enough to avoid the NIMBYs!)
Not too hot, not too cold.
Not too hot, not too cold. Just riding for the sake of it and the countryside looks great in Autumn colours.
I love riding in the rain
I love riding in the rain
A nice crisp and fresh
A nice crisp and fresh evening
Mist inversions in the
Mist inversions in the valleys, with Heptonstall Church and Stoodley Pike rising majestically from the fog as you climb up to Blackshaw Head.
Hitting the empty,
Hitting the empty, traffic-free, dark streets at 5am for a peaceful ride before the sun comes up to give way to a crisp, bright, busy London morning. Wrapped up good and warm in winter gear with the cold wind against my face. It’s the best way to watch the leaves change day by day. It’s the best way to ride my bike.
The surprise on the faces of
The surprise on the faces of motorists as you ride passed them in the pouring rain and you still have a smile on your face.
Some nice pub wear please.
Some nice pub wear please.
After this weekend I realize
After this weekend I realize how much is missing from my wardrobe…….
Oooh. I’ll throw my casquette
Oooh. I’ll throw my casquette in the ring.
Reddish leaves!
Reddish leaves!
Cold, crisp mornings, sunrise
Cold, crisp mornings, sunrise and misty Edinburgh. I love the smell of autumn!
The Indian takeaway
The Indian takeaway afterwards…
Riding to work waiting for
Riding to work waiting for the sun to come up and playing the “how many layers do I need today” lottery on a daily basis!
Crisp, clear air and colour
Crisp, clear air and colour everywhere.
And drivers who can’t see you because their windows have fogged up or they haven’t scraped the frost off………
Sharing a smile and nod with
Sharing a smile and nod with other cyclists commuting to work in the rain.
Putting on the snug cool
Putting on the snug cool weather cycling gear. As much as I love summer cycling there is something comforting about long sleeve tops, woolie boolie socks and bib knickers…
Will never be that
Will never be that coordinated on my own B-)
Leaving home in the dark and
Leaving home in the dark and being on the bike as the sun rises to burn the mist away.
Changing colours on every
Changing colours on every ride keep familiar routes interesting.
Autumn offers the best of
Autumn offers the best of both worlds, not too hot, not too cold. And if you layer properly you can prepare for all conditions. The best bit of course is that when you have finished if its on the chilly side you are cold enough to feel the benefits of a nice warm bath.
Cycling in the autumn =
Cycling in the autumn = dusting off the 2000 lumen lights which have been buried in a cupboard since April, and rediscovering just how much fun night riding is!
The countryside has that
The countryside has that red/brown beauty to it, and the chill is just enough wrap up a little, but warm/dry enough to still use your best bike and shoes. Yes please!
More space on the road for me
More space on the road for me now the fair weather riders have gone in to hibernate
nice crisp sunny
nice crisp sunny mornings…..
Slippery wet leaves and low
Slippery wet leaves and low blinding sunlight!
Knowing it’s only 2 more
Knowing it’s only 2 more seasons until Spring again. And getting home to a steaming hot cup of coffee, once you can feel your fingers and toes again.
Battling through the rain and
Battling through the rain and wind because it’s still better than catching the tube!
Returning from a ride just as
Returning from a ride just as the rain starts to fall and knowing that you have picked the only nice part of the day to ride.
Cycling with a light… its
Cycling with a light… its wonderful 🙂
The colour and the effort!
The colour and the effort!
Sunny days feel that little
Sunny days feel that little bit more special.
My Autumn Chiltern country
My Autumn Chiltern country rides always give me that lovely damp leaf smell and the low sun breaking through the empty branches.
Riding into work knowing you
Riding into work knowing you are warmer than all the pedestrians and you don’t need to sit in soggy trousers all day, followed by an early finish to make the most of a nice afternoon.
Slipping and sliding on wet
Slipping and sliding on wet leaves, The gentle mist of rain.
Getting dirty on a mountain
Getting dirty on a mountain bike.
The wind and rain give me a
The wind and rain give me a viable excuse for going this slow 😉
The crisp, cold but bright
The crisp, cold but bright mornings that are perfect for a ride.
Finally having a space in the
Finally having a space in the office bike lock-up.
Not arriving at work drenched
Not arriving at work drenched in sweat, well, quite as drenched.
J
Wrapped up warm with a
Wrapped up warm with a freezing cold nose and streaming eyes… lovely!
Best thing about riding in
Best thing about riding in Autumn? The fact that you’re not riding in Winter.
Starting off in the chill of
Starting off in the chill of morning, warm merino against the skin. Still being able to use the best bike on the road, or re-discovering offroad trails with the crossbike, with fewer walkers or other road cyclists to negotiate.
And being able to sit outside to enjoy the sunshine, but relying more on the coffee for warmth.
The feeling of riding on a
The feeling of riding on a cold foggy morning and seeing the fog over the Danube river, it makes me feel truly alive and even enjoy the nasty weather.
I like Autumn because I can
I like Autumn because I can still remember what it is like to ride in the Summer by Winter I am in too depressed
its witnessing the changing
its witnessing the changing landscape and weather, you just dont get the same feeling of change sitting in a box
The temperature is perfect
The temperature is perfect and I have more sartorial options when out cycling.
A cold start, low sun and all
A cold start, low sun and all the shades of autumn
A kaleidoscope of leaves
A kaleidoscope of leaves blown past my feet
The child like joy of muddy
The child like joy of muddy trails and bigger puddles.
No positives for me. Autumn
No positives for me. Autumn is when I start wishing it was Summer again. 😀
Quiet roads as the fair
Quiet roads as the fair weather cyclists have gone into hibernation. B-)
Cyclocross racing on muddy
Cyclocross racing on muddy fields.
Riding on those lovely crisp
Riding on those lovely crisp sunny days with the glorious autumn colours all around.
Not over heating, not
Not over heating, not dehydrating and not having to carry too much water.
The warmth of the last
The warmth of the last ephemeral sunshine on my back on a sunny autumn day: I enjoy the warmth of it it so much more because I know it won’t be here for long!
cold and sunny the perfect
cold and sunny the perfect combination
Dramatic colours,mysterious
Dramatic colours,mysterious mists, crisp bright days…followed by a snug warm up drinking tea and eating cake. Whats not to like?
That feeling just after the
That feeling just after the start of a ride when you’re fully warmed up and you can’t even feel the cold anymore, just the bike, the road and the scenery.
Colorful views and cool
Colorful views and cool weather doesn’t make me sweat like a dog.
When it’s cold and lashing
When it’s cold and lashing down, there is a certain satisfaction knowing that you’re out riding and everyone else is tucked up in the warm.
the fact that its not yet
the fact that its not yet winter.
I just love being out on the
I just love being out on the bike on a sunny, but cold, winters day. My favourite time of year, when it’s dry at least!
I get to feel super tough
I get to feel super tough every morning by riding to work through the cold, and it’s much easier to find somewhere to lock my bike when I get there.
The fact that I’m not sure
The fact that I’m not sure what my rides going to be like; any combination and strength of rain, sun and wind but (nearly) always getting back with a smile on my face!
me me me
me me me
the time of year when however
the time of year when however you dress it’s always wrong…
Crisp air and blue skys
Crisp air and blue skys
Cold air + Warm sun!
Cold air + Warm sun!
cool, crisp, bright Sunny
cool, crisp, bright Sunny autumn Sunday rides – says it all.
Autumn = Rides to cafes and
Autumn = Rides to cafes and toasted tea cakes with real butter on, washed down with good strong sweet tea.
Apart from the crisp air and
Apart from the crisp air and beautiful morning sunlight there is that tingle of hot water on cold legs when you take a post ride shower.
My commute is getting colder
My commute is getting colder and wetter, plus the ‘storm cap’ would cover my bald patch 😉
The temperature is perfect,
The temperature is perfect, and the light is fantastic. Lovely
The temperature is perfect,
The temperature is perfect, and the light is fantastic. Lovely
This
This
The anticipation of driving
The anticipation of driving through a huge pile of leaves, kicking out both legs and for a second be 7 years old again! (and hope you’re not hitting a big concrete roadblock hiding underneath)
Being warm on the inside as
Being warm on the inside as the fresh air tingles your cheeks on the outside. That and hot coffee stops.
Riding full speed, feet up
Riding full speed, feet up into puddles of unknown depth and hoping momentum is your friend and potholes aren’t your enemy…
mmm… lovely, yes please.
mmm… lovely, yes please.
cooler temperatures… a
cooler temperatures… a feeling of desperation to make the last months count before it’s too cold
Dark mornings and light
Dark mornings and light evenings. That and most of the dry weather cyclists have cleared off. 🙂
Morning Dew & Blasting
Morning Dew & Blasting through Falling Leaves
The ‘thrill'(!) of wet roads
The ‘thrill'(!) of wet roads & fallen leaves on a fast descent
Riding alongside the River
Riding alongside the River Severn on my commute and seeing the mist rising above the river surface ‘the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’.
Cycling home in the dark,
Cycling home in the dark, road lit by street lamps, following mesmerizing tail of blinking rear lights through the crisp air which wakes you up after a day in the office…
my fav thing about this
my fav thing about this autumn is giving my vulpine jacket a good test in the rain
More or less this:
Autumn
More or less this:
– Autumn Days [a bit edited], Estelle White
🙂
The cool crisp air and the
The cool crisp air and the fair weather cyclists have all gone back to playing golf
The cool crisp air and the
The cool crisp air and the fair weather cyclists have all gone back to playing golf
Weather variability..
Weather variability.. Raining, showers, Sunny or gales.. love it:-)
Getting out for an early ride
Getting out for an early ride so I can watch the sunrise turn the sky a multitude of colours.
The musty fragrance, and
The musty fragrance, and crisp crunch of leaf litter
Riding through floods from
Riding through floods from the most recent storm where the pedestrians and cars just can’t go.
The Autumn light glowing
The Autumn light glowing against the changing colours of the leaves on the trees – before they make a slippery slushy pile on the road. Oh and being nicely wrapped up against the cold wit my new Vulpine kit 8>
You can go from chilly riding
You can go from chilly riding in the morning to warm sunny afternoons. That and pushing yourself out of a warm bed and telling yourself how dedicated you are for doing it.
Autumn sun, leaves still on
Autumn sun, leaves still on the trees, everyone one out on a relaxed social, with no one worrying about the next race
The crispness of the mornings
The crispness of the mornings make it perfect.
The low light of the early
The low light of the early morning with crisp, fresh air and the prospect of spending the day layered up and riding new roads on rides like the latest one posted here: sundayechapee.cc
Emptier roads, crisper
Emptier roads, crisper weather, getting the views back through the hedgerows, oh and the chance to wear, and justify, more kit!
Dodging hedgehogs at dusk and
Dodging hedgehogs at dusk and steep descents covered in wet Autumnal leaves. B-)
Watching the sun rise over
Watching the sun rise over cold, dark crisp mornings on my commute to work!
My favourite things about
My favourite things about cycling in the autumn are having the time to appreciate the bucolic splendor of Albion’s transitional foliage colour chart and having an extra piece of cake on the cafe stop before winter base training starts…
No old people on electric
No old people on electric bikes on the roads ;-)!
Lots of rain deterring the
Lots of rain deterring the fair-weather cycling commuters at the office – leaving far more spare racks available for the dedicated all-weather cyclists!
Clear veiws, clean air, cool
Clear veiws, clean air, cool breeze, , amazing sunsets, different colors and new clothes !!!
Getting to ride in the
Getting to ride in the flandrian best on everyride!
All the tubby, red-faced men
All the tubby, red-faced men clad in Sky kit disappear into hibernation
Autumn’s when it’s cool
Autumn’s when it’s cool enough to put real effort in to training, but not so cold that it’s horrible to set off!
Cramming in as much as
Cramming in as much as possible before the nights really draw in
That freshly exfoliated feel
That freshly exfoliated feel on your face (and self delusional feelings of epicness) after riding in stinging cold rain for an hour.
The cool and the colours
The cool and the colours
cool air to breathe in
cool air to breathe in
Term starts again; morning
Term starts again; morning commutes in the crisp air, and turning out of rush-hour traffic to take on a car-free hill before class.
Can’t wait to get back to
Can’t wait to get back to riding after injury, and the freshness of autumn and the light couldn’t be a better incentive
The Sunsets/rises, the cold,
The Sunsets/rises, the cold, the morning fog and riding fast in the dark
Getting home, drenched, with
Getting home, drenched, with white fingers and a dripping red nose feeling like a right hero but giving it the “ain’t no thang” thing and watching the wife swoon*
*shake her head in utter contempt.
The colourful autumn leaves
The colourful autumn leaves and refueling with cake afterwards!
Smell of bonfires
Smell of bonfires
Full fingered gloves, the
Full fingered gloves, the crisp air in your lungs and the steam that rises from you after a good sprint to the village sign.
Bliss
Whether starts deteriorating,
Whether starts deteriorating, mornings are crisper, the rain is here. This is so pleasant, it reminds me of my beloved Ireland, and it fills me with nostalgia.
The white weft of morning,
The white weft of morning, the dark warp of evening.
Digging out the Bib tights,
Digging out the Bib tights, Long Sleeve Torm jerseys and getting to that steamed up cafe for an espresso and a wedge of cake! Roll on Sunday!!
The bit of excitement/dread
The bit of excitement/dread as your back wheel slips on the wet leaves on the road.
yes please!
yes please!
Empty roads, quietness,
Empty roads, quietness, Justifiying the myriad of kit accumulated.
The lack of fair weather
The lack of fair weather cyclists :H
The smell of woodsmoke and
The smell of woodsmoke and damp pine needles on the misty lanes.
Wind and rain!
Wind and rain!
Cooler temperatures and
Cooler temperatures and clearer roads makes me try harder to stay warm.
The differeing weather
The differeing weather conditions which mean i get to wear all og the different items of clothing i have:)
The layer of frost lying on
The layer of frost lying on the fields left and right as you hammer down the road making use of the lower volume of traffic 😀
Crisp, cool mornings.
Crisp, cool mornings. Changing landscapes, an explosion of autumnal colours. Not having to be up too early to see the sun rise!
Not being able to ride in
Not being able to ride in straight line because I cant resist the crunch noise of riding over a freshly fallen leaf.
Being out in the foul weather
Being out in the foul weather and getting to a warm pub at the end!
Changing colours, fresh crisp
Changing colours, fresh crisp air and the first shiver of anticipation as you clip in the pedals ahead of a long scenic ride
Dodging conkers and squirrels
Dodging conkers and squirrels
Numb toes, crisp air, warm
Numb toes, crisp air, warm coffee, that slight post ride burn from the extra embrocation and the perfect excuse to eat that last roastie.
The smug feeling of riding to
The smug feeling of riding to work in all weather knowing that I have saved a load of money on fuel whilst maintaining my fitness and rugged good looks!
Empty roads, new colours &
Empty roads, new colours & the sound of my wheels slicing through the air 🙂
Post Ride Baths to get the
Post Ride Baths to get the feeling back into your fingers and toes.
No more putting the big miles
No more putting the big miles in when the sun is shining, just go for a ride when you want and as far as I want. It be wet and windy but who cares, so just dig out the cold weather gear and enjoy the peace!
It’ s time to try this
It’ s time to try this Vulpine’s collection ! :))
I just love wearing tights.
I just love wearing tights.
Oohh, more Vulpine to
Oohh, more Vulpine to compliment my jacket!
autumn light and brand new
autumn light and brand new autumn cycling kit
As your a few miles from home
As your a few miles from home not being able to feel your toes and fingertips you think I wish that I would have won that competition from ROAD.CC 😉
Tailwinds!
Tailwinds!
Glorious autumn, the rolling
Glorious autumn, the rolling colourful British countryside on a crisp clear Sunday morning, efforts up hill followed by fast descents dodging wet leaves and potholes, followed by a large hot drink and chat post ride with like minded folks.
It’s that sweet spot between
It’s that sweet spot between the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter. A chance of near perfect conditions for long amazing weekend rides!
It’s time to get cold and
It’s time to get cold and wet, yet I love it
Off road antics!
Off road antics!
The cool fresh air on my
The cool fresh air on my face, the rustle of fallen leaves, the golden glow of autumn sun, and the view of skyscrapers poking out of the early morning mist in the city from the hills of Highgate.
But not the rain. Definitely not the rain.
You know the turn of the
You know the turn of the seasons is finally underway when you start to put on more and more kit for the morning ride to work.
Last: week shorts, top and fingers mitts.
Today: Hi-vis jacket, waterproof trousers and full winter gloves.
The autumn colours on the
The autumn colours on the trees, and maybe the group not pushing so hard, being more chatty than usual, and everyone feeling okay about that.
Crisp, bright blue mornings –
Crisp, bright blue mornings – to clear away any cobwebs and rubbish from the working week!
Sun shining, wrapping up
Sun shining, wrapping up toasty warm and being the only one on the road
Layering up for the colder
Layering up for the colder weather and being far cooler when I arrive at work, the quieter roads, the tailwinds, the changing colours, and above all, the sunsets on the way home from work.
The counter-intuitive feeling
The counter-intuitive feeling of feeling cold but having a ruddy good sweat on!
This kit would fantastic for
This kit would fantastic for me and hopefully would allow me to remain warm, My partner likes stealing my cold weather clothing when we cycle!
Cyclocross!
Cyclocross!
Lycra bibtights
Lycra bibtights :S
That sense of smugness I get
That sense of smugness I get that I am still making the effort despite the weather or, occasionally, because of it.
Rosy Cheeks, all four of
Rosy Cheeks, all four of them! 😀
Trying not to be blown off
Trying not to be blown off your bike by the howling winds up on the moors 😛
Cool and refreshing air/rain
Cool and refreshing air/rain that stops you overheating climbing up those big hills
getting the warm things out
getting the warm things out from the bottom draw
Watching the steam boil off
Watching the steam boil off from your head, and from your brakes.
The cold bright mornings.
The cold bright mornings. knowing the cafe will be warm and the coffee and cake good. The satisfied feeling you get when you are warming up at home after a long ride.
Crisp and misty mornings, as
Crisp and misty mornings, as the sun is rising to provide a bit of warmth.
Without doubt, pedalling
Without doubt, pedalling through changing autumnal scenes in the Chilterns, with the bike purring along and wrapped up warm, is one of the great cycling experiences (and the coffee and cake afterwards is not bad either!)
Cyclocross season starts the
Cyclocross season starts the autumn! =D>
The roads starting to empty
The roads starting to empty out knowing that in a few weeks time you’ll be one of the few.
Bright crisp days, with
Bright crisp days, with glorious colours.
Crisp clear days, autumn
Crisp clear days, autumn colours.
You can’t beat a bright,
You can’t beat a bright, clear, slightly chilly autumn morning for a brilliant ride on empty roads 🙂
the crisp smell in the
the crisp smell in the morning. the sense of change in the air
The fresh, misty early
The fresh, misty early morning rides before work, taking in the still natural beauty of the New Forest…
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This was captured on the way to work last Autumn!
The pretty tree’s keeping
The pretty tree’s keeping motivation high, and not overheating on the climbs!
American Midwest colors.
American Midwest colors. Enough said.
The light. Autumn sunsets are
The light. Autumn sunsets are awesome. The lack of Tourists in Cheddar Gorge also makes it much more pleasant.
Chance to try cyclocross for
Chance to try cyclocross for the first time 🙂
The misty moisty smell of the
The misty moisty smell of the forest at dawn.
Absolutely nothing. It’s the
Absolutely nothing. It’s the end of Summer. I basically spend Autumn waiting for Spring to come back around.
The changing colour of the
The changing colour of the landscape and feeling the cold breeze on my cheeks when the rest of my body is properly windproofed!
Riding head first into the
Riding head first into the wind! I like a challenge. They call them Dutch Mountains for a reason 😉
cycling over crispy leaves…
cycling over crispy leaves…
Clean and crisp sunday
Clean and crisp sunday mornings…. and the comforting noise of a well fitted mudguard whistling in the wind….
The slightly smug sense of
The slightly smug sense of achievement having cycled to work when it’s cold and wet 😀
Those bright, crisp mornings
Those bright, crisp mornings through the parks on the way to work.
When you’re out on a cold
When you’re out on a cold crisp morning and you see other cyclists and pass that knowing look that you’re both “proper” as you can, unlike so many others, be bothered.
When you’re out on a cold
When you’re out on a cold crisp morning and you see other cyclists and pass that knowing look that you’re both “proper” as you can, unlike so many others, be bothered.
Four seasons in one day, and
Four seasons in one day, and being one of the few out on the roads enjoying them. Taking all of the extra care needed to ensure you always get home and feeling a sense of pride when your bike looks as clean as it does in summer. Looking at bike lights with envy and wondering if 2000lm is really necessary.
Those days are great when
Those days are great when it’s cold and but dry. Get wrapped up and pound out a few miles.
The expectation of pitting
The expectation of pitting end of season form against all of the weather nature can throw at me.
Darker mornings, brighter
Darker mornings, brighter lights,
Shorter days, longer nights.
Misted glasses, colder knees,
Windproof jackets, falling leaves.
Thermal headwear, runny nose,
No sunglasses, cadence slows.
However…
Still keep cycling, every day
In all weathers; only way!
Preferring a whisky to a beer
Preferring a whisky to a beer for your perfect recovery beverage!
I’m in to win!
I’m in to win!
crisp air
crisp air
Finding myself between a stag
Finding myself between a stag and his harem in Richmond Park and not knowing whether he’s going to charge me or not! Wondering whether I can out-pedal a charging stag.
riding through falling
riding through falling leaves, early morning/late afternoon light with a low sun, removing layers as the day warms, the combination/paradox of both being at one with but also beating the elements by being out there.
Best time of the year
Best time of the year
No longer summer but not
No longer summer but not quite winter. The pleasure of wringing every last ounce out of the daylight riding hours before either gritting your teeth and facing the weather head on or plugging in your SADS light and grinding out some workouts in your cold garage on the turbo
Looking and feeling epic
Looking and feeling epic cycling in the bad weather.
Starting a ride in the cosy
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.
Sunday rides on crisp, sunny
Sunday rides on crisp, sunny mornings. Bliss!
Beautiful colour change in
Beautiful colour change in the woods round us and it’s cooled enough to stop me sweating quite so much …
I like cycling in the
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 🙂
Crisp air, not too hot nor
Crisp air, not too hot nor too cold, colorful leaves everywhere. Autumn is awesome
Finding the dusty box from
Finding the dusty box from under the bed containing all the knee/arm/neck/head/hand warmer.
The unexpected warmth and
The unexpected warmth and golden light on a sunny day.
That heart-stopping moment of
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…
Shining torch through the
Shining torch through the fog/mist whilst making light saber noises. Obviously..
The achievement of commuting
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.
Tea and cake at the end of a
Tea and cake at the end of a hard ride!
Just bought Cannondale
Just bought Cannondale synapse road bike…havent ridden for 50 years so this autumn is going to something else!
Fewer MAMILs on the road ,
Fewer MAMILs on the road =P~ , no need to shave my legs, quicker commutes on bike vs. driving due to huge amount of cars on the road.
Lusting after new autumn
Lusting after new autumn clothing from Vulpine.
The crisp morning air and
The crisp morning air and changing landscape…
My favourite thing about
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.
I’m not drenched in sweat
I’m not drenched in sweat early in the ride.
Yes please.
Yes please.
The leaves of course. And
The leaves of course. And lots of them!
A cone of lights in the mist,
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.
a leisurely ride through the
a leisurely ride through the changing trees and some autumnal sun.
the crisp cool air and
the crisp cool air and autumnal colours
This pack is very cool.
This pack is very cool.
not having to get up quite so
not having to get up quite so early to be on the road at the crack of dawn
Dodging the extra nut jobs in
Dodging the extra nut jobs in cars who now can’t walk because the temperature dropped a degree.
The sense of excitement and
The sense of excitement and danger that comes from heading out just a little bit too far from home, and then having to chase the ever-quickening sunset back as you forgot your lights thinking it was still summer.
The variety of smells and
The variety of smells and colours that you don’t get the rest of the year! Also the roads are a lot quieter than usual.
Autumn rides mean not having
Autumn rides mean not having suntan lotion stinging your eyes. Bliss B-)
Completing the Hadrian’s
Completing the Hadrian’s Cycleway CTC with my wife and her 70 year old father in fantastic sunny weather
How about if I say please ?
How about if I say please ?
Shame I may have to use my
Shame I may have to use my Aldi gear as spares! :))
the warmth of the cafe stop!!
the warmth of the cafe stop!!
Being out in the countryside,
Being out in the countryside, with no one else about, when the rain clears and the sun comes out, even if only for a few moments.
I love riding in the rain and
I love riding in the rain and so I love riding in the Autumn. Nowt wrong with a bit of water, cold, mud, grime…
Love the fact that the cold
Love the fact that the cold wet weather is coning, which means wrapping up and getting though it on commuting days and fresh colder weekend rides, seeing other riders nodding and knowing we are not fair weather riders……
Love the fact that the cold
Love the fact that the cold wet weather is coming, which means wrapping up and getting though it on commuting days and fresh colder weekend rides, seeing other riders nodding and knowing we are not fair weather riders……
yes please
yes please
I sweat less so get to eat
I sweat less so get to eat dinner earlier
Warming up after the first 10
Warming up after the first 10 minutes!
I love riding in winter
I love riding in winter because its the time when hard miles = spring and summer smiles.
This would be my first autumn
This would be my first autumn / winter season in the saddle. I am looking for some winter clothing so this would really help!! Look out Essex!
Knowing that when you get
Knowing that when you get warmed up you’ll feel comfortable rather than sweating your nuts off
Knowing you dont have long
Knowing you dont have long till your training is moved indoors and you no longer have yourself to yourself.
You then have your wife and kids asking you to do things because you are in….please please please winter go away!
Going out for a ride as dusk
Going out for a ride as dusk approaches, then flicking on the Cree’s to illuminate badgers, rabbits, deer, owls, bats noting beats the feeling that gives you!
Soup at the cafe instead of
Soup at the cafe instead of cake.
The sun rises at this time of
The sun rises at this time of year can be quite spectacular, which makes the pre-work ride just that little bit easier to get up for. It’s also (usually) just the right temperature to sport a few layers of all the new get-up you’ve bought that year. And then of course look a bit pro while having your post-ride pre-work espresso at the favourite cafe stop in town while the commuters are rushing to work like sullen face zombies.
The glory of a sunrise ride
The glory of a sunrise ride to work with the colour of the autumn leaves
The long shadows of the
The long shadows of the golden Sun stripped across the grey tarmac flash over my eyes, as I cycle through the dark green Scot’s Pine forest, with the scent of pine filling my lungs as I climb to the far off heather top moor on a crisp clear early Highland morning – my Vulpine Autumn cycling gear beating away the cold, yet still air – with only the sounds of the leaves under my tires and the Geese chattering to each other above – on a much longer journey than my own…
Being called “hard core” by
Being called “hard core” by the rest of the cyclist’s at work. As they stop riding when it gets to cold.
You’ve got to love a cold
You’ve got to love a cold morning ride and a coffee when you get home
You’ve got to love a cold
You’ve got to love a cold morning ride and a coffee when you get home
That feeling of your lungs
That feeling of your lungs being cleaned by crisp fresh air.
cycling alongside the Leeds
cycling alongside the Leeds Liverpool canal with Golden leaves on the trees and a fine mist on the water
Autumn the time of year when
Autumn the time of year when you can drift through leaves off road, get to dig out the warm merino tops for the commute to work and have plenty of space to park the bike at work; as all the other riders are fair weather cyclists. The Sunday morning spin is clear and crisp and the coffee when you get home warms you on the inside like never before.
Knee warmers are my favorite
Knee warmers are my favorite thing about riding in autumn. (Oversocks come in a close 2nd)
so cold….
so cold….
Heading out as dusk
Heading out as dusk approaches then flicking on the Cree’s to see badgers, foxes, bats, owls, deer, rabbits nothing beats the feeling that gives you!
We get to keep doing our
We get to keep doing our sport when all the summer sports have stopped.
The smell of leaves and
The smell of leaves and smoke, and the wonderful colours and quality of the light.
The fresh air and fog in the
The fresh air and fog in the morning. Brilliant!
Finally being able to justify
Finally being able to justify the 75% of my cycling wardrobe dedicated to dealing with grotty weather. Now, how did I end up with an odd number of overshoes?
A good excuse to replace old
A good excuse to replace old gear that is so last year!!
The way I like cycling in
The way I like cycling in Autumn is when you cycle through the leave on the road and blow them away with your speed.
:))
Feeling snug and warm
Feeling snug and warm afterwards!
I love a good winter
I love a good winter bike…and autumn is when they start to make an appearance
quite enjoy the challenge of
quite enjoy the challenge of wearing the right thing for the right weather.
It’s cross season! What’s not
It’s cross season! What’s not to like about slogging around a muddy playing field in Essex?
It’s cross season! What’s not
It’s cross season! What’s not to like about slogging around a muddy playing field in Essex?
It’s cross season! What’s not
It’s cross season! What’s not to like about slogging around a muddy playing field in Essex?
It’s cross season! What’s not
It’s cross season! What’s not to like about slogging around a muddy playing field in Essex?
It makes me feel like a wolf!
It makes me feel like a wolf!
It makes me feel like a wolf!
It makes me feel like a wolf!
Crisp and cold mornings – or
Crisp and cold mornings – or did I mean cold and damp!
I like the anonimity of
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
A cool crisp morning and
A cool crisp morning and brilliant blue sky, out riding my bike – can’t beat it!
I love Autumn for cycling,
I love Autumn for cycling, the crisp air, the golden orange brown colours and getting wrapped up in bright layers on the bike.
The sharpness of the cold hitting your exposed face when you first start out, racing the fading light and the blur of lounge lights as you pedal past teatime homes.
It feels a bit more special, like being a member of an exclusive club, not just someone out on a bike but a night riding ninja, more cat-like, senses awakened, heightened and alive.
Autumn is my favourite time for riding.
Those sunny days without the
Those sunny days without the baking heat, nice clean crisp air.
My favourite thing about
My favourite thing about autumn riding is the quality of the light, and all the different colours this reveals. The light and the colours are so much easier to appreciate from the saddle of my bicycle than from the seat of a bus or a car!
stripping down the good bike
stripping down the good bike and putting it to bed until the weather is back
stripping down the good bike
stripping down the good bike and putting it to bed until the weather is back
Cycling in cold weather is
Cycling in cold weather is great!
You sweat less!
The early chill, the ten
The early chill, the ten minutes of hell before the blood starts pumping and that first coffee does its job, the glow to the east, getting out of town as others wake, the mist over the rivers, your temperature building, the sun creeping up, the breathless climbs, the warmth spreading, the wind behind you, the last sprint. And home.
I love cycling in the autumn
I love cycling in the autumn because… it means I’m cycling.
What? What else do you need?
Hi-viz orange, if it’s coming my way…..
Knowing that all those
Knowing that all those “summer” cyclists will be off the road and out of the way 🙂
Autumn sunshine, riding
Autumn sunshine, riding clothes look better (IMHO, I bloody love coats), you look tough to casual cyclists as you keep going in to winter (even though it’s just riding your bike, right clothes sort out the weather!).
Rain, Jackets, Wind, Jackets,
Rain, Jackets, Wind, Jackets, oh did I mention jackets????
Less heat than the summer,
Less heat than the summer, but not too cold yet.
Less heat than the summer,
Less heat than the summer, but not too cold yet.
I like the quiet roads!
I like the quiet roads!
nothing better than a cool
nothing better than a cool breeze, no fear of running out of water, full fingered gloves….
The early morning start when
The early morning start when going for a ride; seeing your breath as you get going and the sun burning away the morning frost on the hedgerows and grass. Also feeling the cold on your nose and face when everything else is all wrapped up and warm. Those are my favourite things about autumn.
the colour of Autumn, the
the colour of Autumn, the smell of open roads and damp air, ahhhh ……
No cycling on Eurosport; no
No cycling on Eurosport; no excuses!!
You don’t get so sweaty
You don’t get so sweaty
Chilly starts and warming up
Chilly starts and warming up when the sun comes out so you can take off the arm warmers!
Hedgehogs, it’s all about the
Hedgehogs, it’s all about the hedgehogs!
yes please
yes please
Smells like autumn. Haven’t
Smells like autumn. Haven’t entered a Schwag in ages; count me in…
Autumn, not quite as cold as
Autumn, not quite as cold as Winter. That’s about it.
The best thing about riding
The best thing about riding in the autumn is the long shadows through the trees near sunset…
…followed by a sneaky post-ride pint with your mates.
There is something magical on
There is something magical on a crisp Autumn morning riding down a quiet lane, with weak sun on your back; leaves of every shade from yellow through crimson to purple waiting to cascade down to swell the ever growing multi-coloured carpet. The crunch of your tyres zipping through the swathes of wind strewn leaves.
…because it proves my
…because it proves my theory ‘there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad kit’.
Not sweating like a maniac at
Not sweating like a maniac at the end of a ride is pretty nice
Cool, crisp mornings and the
Cool, crisp mornings and the knowledge that birthday and Christmas are coming up and new kit is on the wish lists
The comfort of not needing to
The comfort of not needing to worry about overheating.
Or being dry.
Love the colder weather and
Love the colder weather and riding hard to avoid the incoming rain
Cycling in autumn and spring
Cycling in autumn and spring is great because you dont overheat in the same way you do in the summer
Crisp morning commutes and
Crisp morning commutes and being able to watch the sunrise over the sky line, obviously when the weather permits and its not teaming down with rain. 🙂
Because there’s no such thing
Because there’s no such thing as inappropriate weather, just inappropriate layers 🙂
we have to ride harder to
we have to ride harder to stay warm
It’s not hot
It’s not hot
Riding to work on cold dark
Riding to work on cold dark mornings and riding back home in beautiful sunny afternoons
The freshness of the air and
The freshness of the air and there are less fly’s for me to swallow.
It’s the light, especially
It’s the light, especially earlier in the day, the colours which are beys appreciated when moving slowly, returning home to a cuppa and biscuit after having been out in the chill. And then best of all, after all this zzzzzzz zzzzzzzz zzzzzzzz
Howling gales, driving rain,
Howling gales, driving rain, debris strewn roads and appropriate clothing.
Complying with rule #9 on a
Complying with rule #9 on a regular basis. Come rain or cold!
Lovely stuff. Wouldn’t mind
Lovely stuff. Wouldn’t mind some of it 😀
Getting up in the dark and
Getting up in the dark and watching the sun rise from the saddle.
Watching the leaves change
Watching the leaves change colour, then fall as the temperature goes down. Knowing that I’m not going to dissolve into a puddle after a ride to work (summer can be too hot in shorts and short sleeve shirt).
Sunset or sunrise ride anyday
Sunset or sunrise ride anyday B-)
The colours of the leaves;
The colours of the leaves; being out in the deep blue dusk; not getting so sweaty.
Early morning commute cold
Early morning commute cold toes, warmed mood.
The colours of autumn.. reds
The colours of autumn.. reds and browns dramatic sunsets.
Falling leaves reminds you to enjoy the last rides before winter sets in. Saying that with the new vulpine kit it would make the commute and club rides into next year a lot more pleasurable.
Getting started on cold
Getting started on cold mornings is hard but when you get your legs spinning nothing better.
Changeable weather: perfect
Changeable weather: perfect excuse to buy more gear!
Best thing about riding in
Best thing about riding in Autumn (and winter) ? That’s easy, when my foes are inside lying on a settee getting fatter and slower I’m outside getting leaner and faster ready for when spring comes B-)
ease down,enjoy.
ease down,enjoy.
Cold commute followed by a
Cold commute followed by a warm shower!
Crisp mornings…
Crisp mornings…
The best thing about Autumn
The best thing about Autumn rides is the cool breeze on your cheeks as you fly past semi-bare trees while car drivers wonder what kind of a lunatic you are being out at this time of year
… the training can taper
… the training can taper and be replaced with the pure love of just riding
Love those dry crisp chilly
Love those dry crisp chilly mornings 8}
Being able to commute and not
Being able to commute and not being so warm I have to stop halfway to take my jacket off.
Riding out the door into the
Riding out the door into the mist, buff over the nose, everything tinged with that orange streetlight glow, up the hill not that you can see it, crest and reveal the weak glow of the sunrise on the horizon. Push on head down, occasional car with a driver bundled in scarves giving the inquisitive eye, who is this crazy on the bike, warm blood pushes into the limbs in time with the brightening sky, sun peppers exposed skin with occasional teases of forgotten summer heat. The face is hidden, but the eyes show the rider is smiling.
I love Autumn riding, its always the time i start getting really stuck in to riding after a waning interest in the late summer.
I love the autumn for the
I love the autumn for the wetter weather, the slippy leaves on the road, the blinding lower sun in the mornings, the need for tights and long sleeves, the fact that there are less light hours in the day and finally, the fact that all these things weed out the fair weather riders until next year.
My favourite thing about
My favourite thing about cycling in autumn is the cycling! Being on a bike is awesome whenever, wherever and whatever for.
I like the crisp air through
I like the crisp air through my lungs on an autumn morning when the mist is still rising from nearby fields. I like the crunch of tyres of freshly fallen leaves. But most of all to hear and see the migrating birds overhead, which reminds me of the freedom a bike represents.
being dressed just right,
being dressed just right, when the rain comes on, and the smell of the rain – that’s three things!
The cold of the air. The
The cold of the air. The unexpected cool breeze. The extra layers of clothing. The warmth of being bundled up. Less sweat. The feeling you could ride forever in this weather. The color of the leaves. The mess of leaves on the ground. The cold my handlebars feel. The feeling that the world has changed and summer is gone. 🙂
I love autumn riding as for
I love autumn riding as for every cold and wet ride at this time of year guarantees you two Hot and sunny days come the summer!
Favourite thing about cycling
Favourite thing about cycling in the Autumn? It’s not as cold and miserable as Winter
Being able to wear more great
Being able to wear more great clothes innit
For me, it’s the changing
For me, it’s the changing scenery, and the leaves on the ground keeping you on your toes when it comes to bike handling! It’s nice to layer up in the morning and end up jersey only in the afternoon too B-)
Lovely fresh mornings for
Lovely fresh mornings for cycling in to work
When you roll out as the mist
When you roll out as the mist lies on the fields and the first light breaks the dawn to reveal the golden hue of changing trees and you smile at the sky and feel alive.
Sad farewell to short sleeve
Sad farewell to short sleeve tops & shorts, hello long sleeves & 3/4 knickers.
Erm, wtf? I just want some
Erm, wtf? I just want some free stuff. =))
I love the low orange sun and
I love the low orange sun and the mist hanging in the fields. That and the fact it’s not winter yet so I can still ride my bike without 20 extra layers of clothing!
I love the low orange sun and
I love the low orange sun and the mist hanging in the fields. That and the fact it’s not winter yet so I can still ride my bike without 20 extra layers of clothing!
The colours of the trees, the
The colours of the trees, the coolness of the air and the open road in front of you
its not winter.
its not winter.
I love autumn as it give me a
I love autumn as it give me a chance to wear all my vintage
Merino wool jerseys.
Against the elements: be that
Against the elements: be that wind, rain, cold, they all start to appear – some of the best and worst riding conditions can occur on the same ride – and you are ready!
The changing weather, because
The changing weather, because sometimes those long summer days seem to last too long.
The smells!
The smells!
Pie after Tuesday night
Pie after Tuesday night training 🙂
The ‘clean slate’ of starting
The ‘clean slate’ of starting a new cycling year, with new aims and objectives, or just for fun…
It makes me feel Belgian.
It makes me feel Belgian.
Cross season! What’s not to
Cross season! What’s not to like about lugging my road bike around in circles, in a muddy field in Essex?
Nothing beats setting off on
Nothing beats setting off on a ride on a crisp autumn morning, enjoying the cool sunshine with a hearty pub lunch as the goal!
The wet days when nobody else
The wet days when nobody else wants to be out on their bike and you have the place to yourself
riding on the cool mornings
riding on the cool mornings with sun coming up over the hills.
it’s dark, wet and cold
it’s dark, wet and cold …yet you’re made of sterner stuff !
I ,ove the dark, cool
I ,ove the dark, cool mornings with no traffic on the roads at least until i get to Hammersmith Flyover!!
Early cold crispy starts,
Early cold crispy starts, great countryside generally to yourself, gradually warming up to a sweaty fulfilling ride. Feeling great for the rest of the day.
great those sunny cold days
great those sunny cold days with the leaves falling
Autumn cycling for me means
Autumn cycling for me means raiding the closet for those warmer cycling garments that I didn’t think I’d see so soon.
because I pretend it’s the
because I pretend it’s the Spring Classics, and my little 25km pootle becomes Paris-Roubaix
Perfect temps and beautiful
Perfect temps and beautiful leaves falling all around me!
Autumn cycling means I’m
Autumn cycling means I’m getting closer to my following spring trip to Mallorca.
Misty morning rides,
Misty morning rides, crunching leaves under tyre and preparing to say goodbye to dry roads and dusty trails.
When the low sun shines
When the low sun shines through the trees, the colours are truly fantastic and the best way to experience it is on a bike.
Hazy mornings clearing to
Hazy mornings clearing to sunshine on autumnal leaves.
Yes please! It’s been
Yes please! It’s been freezing on my commute to work in the mornings brrr 😀
Out on the bike when the sun
Out on the bike when the sun is hitting the brown and golden tree tops and casting shadows across the road.
My favourite thing in the
My favourite thing in the autumn is the Saturday morning ride – when there are no cars around and the sound of cutting through the air when riding downhill from Highgate on sunny days – it’s awesome!
Riding in late afternoon with
Riding in late afternoon with what’s left of the sunlight filtering through trees that are losing their leaves and feeling the first taste of winter through numb toes and fingers. That’s autumn riding 🙂
The dimmer evenings in the
The dimmer evenings in the autumn turns my ride along the Clyde walkway into a real wildlife adventure – I never know if it’ll just be the rabbits and squirrels or whether I’ll see one of the foxes or red deer that live in the woods alongside the path.
The beautiful misty mornings
The beautiful misty mornings and warming the toes up in front of the fire!
I love going out in the early
I love going out in the early evening when the sun is just setting and returning in the dark so I can use my lights (gives me an excuse to buy new ones).
Low traffic and pure bliss
Not getting too hot on the
Not getting too hot on the cycle into work is always a bonus!
Burning cheeks and lungs and
Burning cheeks and lungs and clear sunny cold days. And merino. :))
Get to work quicker if you
Get to work quicker if you put less time thinking what your comment should be to win this prize 😛
Not sweating too much!
Not sweating too much!
Cycling in the autumn is
Cycling in the autumn is cool.
Because clear cool air and
Because clear cool air and autumn colours make me feel alive and ready to face whatever winter brings.
This is going to be my best
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!
Cooler temperatures, not
Cooler temperatures, not freezing yet, perfect for commuting to work without sweating.
Cold clear mornings, the
Cold clear mornings, the colours of the trees and the feeling of another year drawing itself to a close. Love that rain jacket!!
You get to put on fluorescent
You get to put on fluorescent clothes and play with flashing lights without feeling like a reject from the 90s.
Cycling through dry autumn
Cycling through dry autumn leaves
The changing scenery and
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
Nailing what to wear of a
Nailing what to wear of a morning – warm enough without getting too hot; only feeling the cold on my cheeks.
The roads are less busy.
The roads are less busy.
Best thing about autumn
Best thing about autumn riding, is it’s still riding. Any time you get to ride is good time!!
It’s a sign that Christmas is
It’s a sign that Christmas is on its way – and new cycling goodies!
I love cycling in the autumn
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 B-) =)) 😉
Wonder if it can withstand
Wonder if it can withstand the bitter northeast weather??
That the energy bar in my
That the energy bar in my pocket has neither melted nor frozen into a tooth breaking block.
The quick commute to
The quick commute to work……only takes 5mins 😀
Best on a nice dry crisp
Best on a nice dry crisp morning before others are out of bed.
Bring it on
R :*
Twilight
Twilight
The colours, of course!
The colours, of course!
That feeling as you start
That feeling as you start warming up and the sun rising warms your back. B-)
Bit chilly of a morning, yes
Bit chilly of a morning, yes please
I like the smell of the
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
riding in the early evening
riding in the early evening and having to guess which way the road bends because you have forgotten how blooming dark it gets
For me it’s riding in that
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!
Cool crisp days with long
Cool crisp days with long rides in a forrest of changing colors.
My favourite thing are those
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!
Crisp morning rides over
Crisp morning rides over Dartmoor the scenery is spectacular, now must just go and actually do one this year!
Crisp clear mornings with the
Crisp clear mornings with the rich colours. Go on pedal a bit faster!! (|:
Cool sunny mornings on
Cool sunny mornings on tourist free roads in the Purbeck hills.
Crunching through a pile of
Crunching through a pile of dry leaves
Better temperature control,
Better temperature control, amazing light and countryside smells. My favourite time of year! 🙂
Best thing about autumn rides
Best thing about autumn rides is the long shadows and the glistening light
There are many beautiful,
There are many beautiful, poetic reasons to love riding in autumn. But the real pleasure of autumn riding is in no longer having to apply sunscreen, nor to think about hair removal, until spring.
I like how the cooler weather
I like how the cooler weather puts me in the mood for more relaxed rides out. I love when you get a nice crisp, bright autumn day, and the air somehow feels more fresh!
Getting to work and finding
Getting to work and finding the bike racks all to myself because everyone else is a “fair weather cyclist”… B-)
Beating your Strava PR on the
Beating your Strava PR on the way home because you’ve left your lights at home and its getting dark…
The smell of early morning
The smell of early morning frost
Setting off in the cold
Setting off in the cold chill, watching the low sun start to break through and seeing the mist rising off the grass. Peaceful
autumn leaves and trees
autumn leaves and trees
Mist in the bottoms & blue
Mist in the bottoms & blue sky over the tops.
Leaves
Leaves
I love the sense of stillness
I love the sense of stillness you get on a frosty morning. Getting out nice and early.
Snatching those ‘Indian
Snatching those ‘Indian summer’ times because you know it’s just going to get worse.
Wet bricks covered in mushy
Wet bricks covered in mushy leaves.
The colourful falling autumn
The colourful falling autumn leaves and chill remind me of my advancing years and the need to find my merino undies.
Sketchy commutes in gale
Sketchy commutes in gale force winds – one man echelons :O
I like having hot tea in the
I like having hot tea in the first bidon on a crisp early morning ride. Feels luxurious!
slower runs and being able to
slower runs and being able to appreciate the scenery
Less people out there
Less people out there cycling. Makes me feel even more awesome 🙂
Getting soaked one day
Getting soaked one day followed by a perfect crisp sunny morning the next day to make up for it.
I love the knowledge that it
I love the knowledge that it will only get better, apart from getting worse for a few months first.
The leaves, the leaves and
The leaves, the leaves and nothing but the leaves (and conkers).
The mist, colours and snug
The mist, colours and snug feeling in the seasons clothing.
Trying to keep wearing shorts
Trying to keep wearing shorts as long as possible, until the legs start to resemble corned beef.
Oh yes please… they do some
Oh yes please… they do some rite nice stuff B-)
Conkers lovely conkers
Conkers lovely conkers falling from the trees and hitting me in the conkers! I love Autumn……..
I like the wildly changeable
I like the wildly changeable weather conditions, gusty winds, showers, and slippery leaves. Plus the always delightful risk of hitting a dropped branch.
That and the dark evenings.
The sound of crunching
The sound of crunching leaves, the sight of dappled sunlight on a misty morning, the smell of woodsmoke. The smug feeling of accomplishment in prolonging the summer with long rides out into the cold.
It’s not the winter…
It’s not the winter…
Riding at dusk with moon
Riding at dusk with moon rising, sun setting and a deep darkening sky.
Just like tonight in fact 🙂
My favourite thing about
My favourite thing about autumn riding? Cyclocross starts! Nothing like a bit of muddy madness.
Crisp Autumn mornings
Crisp Autumn mornings
Autumn chill and shorter days
Autumn chill and shorter days sorts out who are recreational cyclists from hard-core all year riders.
Feeling proper smug on a warm
Feeling proper smug on a warm late afternoon commute ride home, after being soaked and frozen in the morning. You laughed at me this morning. Who’s laughing now!! Ha ha
Then the clocks go back and it’s just the fun the darkness presents!
Autumn… clean crisp
Autumn… clean crisp mornings and explosions of colour. Sunday rides with your mates and hot chocolate and cake when you’re home.
top shop
top shop 👿
The race season is over, the
The race season is over, the MAMILS stop polishing their ego & put on their mudguards and sociable club rides return. Bad weather is a great excuse to spend more time in cafes eating coffee & cake
It’s got to be the crisp
It’s got to be the crisp morning air, the first few frosty mornings and the feeling of refreshment it all brings with it.
That and the wind, the rain and the darkness.
Just makes for more intense suffering till the fair weather fans return next year.
best thing about autumn
best thing about autumn riding? Being able to wear Vulpine’s flawless, luxurious AW riding gear of course!
Crisp early starts with warm
Crisp early starts with warm sun later in the ride.
Any day you can ride is fine
Any day you can ride is fine by me.
Riding in the crap weather
Riding in the crap weather making me feel tough
I think of it as an extended
I think of it as an extended summer.
Sudden, hard showers 1/2 way
Sudden, hard showers 1/2 way between office and railway station.
Crisp clear days making
Crisp clear days making cycling to and from work well worth the sweat!
That smug feeling when the
That smug feeling when the back tyre skips out on a wet leaf and you hold it!
I get to use some different
I get to use some different and new kit and also it’s quite fun riding in the pitch black with lights.
Those middle miles when your
Those middle miles when your legs have warmed up but your face is still cold on a freezing cold but dry morning in the autumn, stopping for a coffee and cradling your cup, warming your chilly fingers, stopping at lights and seeing the steam coming through your mates helmet vents.
i like the freshness of the
i like the freshness of the air and the colours of the nature. i also like to feel pretty badass because i am out biking in the rain, its almost allways rain. but any day i ride my bike is a good day. and in a week im done with the last chemo of this cycle.
F*ck cancer
i like the freshness of the
i like the freshness of the air and the colours of the nature. i also like to feel pretty badass because i am out biking in the rain, its almost allways rain. but any day i ride my bike is a good day. and in a week im done with the last chemo of this cycle.
F*ck cancer
Leaving work early so I can
Leaving work early so I can go for a ride in the nearby forest, the low sun making the swirling leaves spark in seemingly hundreds of colors…
Indian summer collapsing into
Indian summer collapsing into mid-winter in the space of 15minutes.
nice kit
nice kit
nice kit
nice kit
A cold crisp morning and
A cold crisp morning and sunlight streaming through the trees.
Not much. I need some new
Not much. I need some new autumn kit to make it more enjoyable.
Keep me warm baby
Keep me warm baby
Not too hot and not too cold
Not too hot and not too cold assuming of course you are wearing the right gear hint hint.
Best thing about autumn?
Best thing about autumn? Finding that deserted climb up through a forest, just as the leaves are turning from green to a bright, burnt orange.
Damp fast roads and
Damp fast roads and occasional tail wind tyres just gripping through wet leaves
Cycling to a nice cosy
Cycling to a nice cosy country pub.
Arriving at work less sweaty
Arriving at work less sweaty is a big plus.
The cold weather, that helps
The cold weather, that helps me regain some of the advantage that I lose by being too ‘well insulated.’
wearing tights again… in a
wearing tights again… in a socially acceptable way for a middle aged man :O 🙂
Rule 9.
Rule 9.
Leaves.
Leaves.
Crisp, cold starts to rides
Crisp, cold starts to rides in the morning. Layers. Lights. Riding into sunrise. Night rides.
It means it’s cross season
It means it’s cross season 😀
Getting back into club runs
Getting back into club runs after a busy summer. Roses out against falling leaves.
It means it’s cross season
It means it’s cross season 😀
It’s cold it’s wet and it’s
It’s cold it’s wet and it’s blowing a gale, you’re miles from home and just starting to question your own sanity, then you see another cyclist heading the other way, you can’t help but grin at each other, then you remember why you sold your turbo.
being able to give my wife a
being able to give my wife a great autumn present if we won this!
Changing colour of the trees
Changing colour of the trees and more riding with lights.
crisp mornings and the leaves
crisp mornings and the leaves changing colour
Cycling on cold crisp days
Cycling on cold crisp days over roads decorated with golden leaves and arriving home just as the sun sets
Yes please
Yes please :H 😉 👿
Yes please
Yes please :H 😉 👿
Yes please
Yes please :H 😉 👿
Punctures
Punctures 👿
Getting to try out the new
Getting to try out the new Gabba alternatives!
Being harder than the rain.
Being harder than the rain.
Knee warmers
Knee warmers
Building up the winter bike!
Building up the winter bike!
stopping on the way home to
stopping on the way home to take pics of the sun peeking through the trees
It’s pure gold!
It’s pure gold!
Crisp morning sunrises on the
Crisp morning sunrises on the way to work B-)
It’s just a tiny bit more of
It’s just a tiny bit more of a challenge and that makes it even more enjoyable.
Red leaves and long sleeves
Red leaves and long sleeves
Being warm and comfortable
Being warm and comfortable because my kit is great!
Autumn cycling is best. It
Autumn cycling is best. It throws everything at you from frosty mornings and blue sky days to torrential rain showers and gale force winds. It’s all about the layers baby, and smiling, if for once you get them right!
riding a leafy climb just for
riding a leafy climb just for the challenge
The quality of the light.
The quality of the light.
Season’s over… don’t have
Season’s over… don’t have to shave my legs 😉
rain drops dropping of the
rain drops dropping of the end of your nose when out in a beautiful Autumn shower
My favourite thing about
My favourite thing about cycling in autumn is the anger and rage of motorists as you have the audacity to swerve around the shed sized pothole full of stale muddy water that is right in the middle of the cycle lane through the town centre… sorry that’s the lowlights.
My actual favourite thing about cycling in autumn is the early morning rides with mist coming from the fields & the first frost of the season, the crispness in the air perforated by the steam you exhale as you fly through the countryside.
Posh kit
Posh kit
Training rides. Long, steady
Training rides. Long, steady and sweat free!
After the past couple of days
After the past couple of days ……nothing
The cold rivals that of the
The cold rivals that of the heart of my wife
The cup of tea at the end of
The cup of tea at the end of a ride and having that little rattle in your throat hours later reminding you of the effort and the chill of the morning ride and looking forward to doing it all again next Sunday morning.
Each day of Autumn complete
Each day of Autumn complete is one day closer to next summer
Crisp early morning commutes.
Crisp early morning commutes. Hardly anyone else riding because it’s so cold.
Genuine need over here! The
Genuine need over here! The joy of cycling means u no longer fit my Vulpine kit from 2013. Not ideal cycling in flappy loose clothing as it’s getting freezing!
Less competition for the
Less competition for the showers at work
The crisp fresh air and
The crisp fresh air and amazing dawn light. Love it.
time to try some new
time to try some new clothes!!!!
Oh yeah!
Oh yeah!
I love the crisp morning air
I love the crisp morning air with golden leaves on the ground…is that too soppy??
Mellow fruitfullness.
Mellow fruitfullness.
It’s all about the crisp air.
It’s all about the crisp air. And that in the aforementioned cold air I get to wear my nice long sleeve jersey which I like much more than my short sleeved one.
Favourite thing about riding
Favourite thing about riding in Autumn is the hills. And the scenery. But mostly the hills.
Seeing your breath as you
Seeing your breath as you walk out of your front door…. Being wonderfully dry despite the torrential rain and the crawling car dwellers not understanding your beaming smile as you glide past…
zipping along thorugh autumn
zipping along thorugh autumn colours
Riding through puddles
Riding through puddles
Fresher days and extra colour
Fresher days and extra colour all around the roads.
Crisp, fresh, bright,
Crisp, fresh, bright, poignant days on the bike….poetry
Wrapped up warm with a brisk
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 !
It’s the misty mornings that
It’s the misty mornings that I love the most
Being able to buy a new
Being able to buy a new fleece jersey and baselayer, to say I have ‘this season’s kit 😀
Headwinds and slow punctures
Headwinds and slow punctures :^o
crisp mornings and fantastic
crisp mornings and fantastic autumn colours
Just getting out on the bike
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.
The colours of Autumn are
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.
The crisp morning air on my
The crisp morning air on my daily commute – made easier when I get to work as there’s less competition for bike parking!!
The joy of riding with a
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.
That feeling of achievement
That feeling of achievement when your mates can’t believe you ride in such terrible conditions and still have a smile on your face!
I love starting an Autumnal
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!
The colors and the crisp air!
The colors and the crisp air!
Not being baking hot and
Not being baking hot and dripping with sweat when I get to work.
The cool crisp autumn air is
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.
Weighing up the dangers of
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.
Not sure if it’s a ‘like’,
Not sure if it’s a ‘like’, but rides certainly become more EPIC!!! 😕 😀
Having just moved back to the
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!
‘Fresh’ air and sunny
‘Fresh’ air and sunny mornings
Setting off in the dark and
Setting off in the dark and having the sun come up to warm you up and be able to turn your lights off.
Love the stuff but no chance
Love the stuff but no chance of affording it, so freebie sounds great!
The enjoyment of riding when
The enjoyment of riding when and where I want to. No plans, no goals, no targets.
The sun burning through the
The sun burning through the misty morning sky and fixing punctures with frozen hands 🙂
Beech nuts. They make a
Beech nuts. They make a brilliant noise when ridden over.
Watching the summet routes
Watching the summet routes change colour in the cooler Autumn sunlight
Muddy rides in the dark!
Muddy rides in the dark!
Road.cc’s guide to autumn
Road.cc’s guide to autumn cycling of course. Don’t ride naked, wear vulpine in Autumn, they say.
The sting of cold air in your
The sting of cold air in your lungs
The refreshing feeling of
The refreshing feeling of rain in my eyes!
I absolutely love snatching
I absolutely love snatching during the last few hours of daylight in the Autumn when my friends and colleagues have already retreated into their cars or onto the train.
When cycling comes into its
When cycling comes into its own ..warmed leggings snug hats and the glee of pure freedom on two wheels. Namastie
Worth a punt, if it wasn’t
Worth a punt, if it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all :”(
Feeling quiet on my morning
Feeling quiet on my morning commute
Crisp cold mornings
Crisp cold mornings
Seeing myself getting fatter
Seeing myself getting fatter :O with those wind-breaker and winter pants and thick socks. Perhaps Vulpine autumn clothing would give me back my shape!!
I look better in a long
I look better in a long sleeve jersey.
getting back into my winter
getting back into my winter wardrobe of kit, then buying a few new bits to add to it!
Riding into the low set sun
Riding into the low set sun against silhouettes of hay bails waiting to be collected … and trying to remember that fierce headwind is actually good training
I like the smell of the wood
I like the smell of the wood and coal fired burners/stoves coming from the chimneys of the canal boats as I ride along the canal…
The looks of admiration and
The looks of admiration and compliments in the cafe for riding in rain, wind and cold. <:P
I love the gold in the nature
I love the gold in the nature with that unique fresh air during the whole day!:)
The best thing has got to be
The best thing has got to be betting back in the mud!!! MTB and XC with strong legs after a summer of road riding. Loving the empty parks, especially for sunrise on week-ends!
finally (nearly) empty roads
finally (nearly) empty roads again
With dark mornings and
With dark mornings and darkening evenings forgetting to charge your lights on your work compute. Ddddoooooooohh ~X(
Having the right gear knowing
Having the right gear knowing whatever the weather, the ride will be great and the scenery wonderful – after all there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the right clothing.
The colours and crisp autumn
The colours and crisp autumn days
Just love the crisp, bracing
Just love the crisp, bracing mornings.
The colours of nature, the
The colours of nature, the oxygen in the air and most of all the lack of summer bicyclists.
Riding in Autumn means lights
Riding in Autumn means lights are a must,
getting the Winter bike out, checking brakes we can trust.
Gloves at the ready warming cold morning hands,
the colours of autumn transforming the land.
Riding in Autumn means slippery hills,
wrapping up well, avoiding the chills.
Low lying sun means you still need your shades
but not for too long as the light quickly fades.
Riding in autumn means men in tights,
only cyclists can do this and still avoid fights
The view at the summit is now not the same,
next summer you’ll climb faster because you’ve toiled through the rain.
Feel so alive in the freshest
Feel so alive in the freshest of weather, thanks to weatherproof clobber.
Hill climbs and the
Hill climbs and the atmosphere that is nothing like any other cycle race!
It’s not yet Winter! So keep
It’s not yet Winter! So keep riding and enjoying those sunny spells. It doesn’t rain for most of the time! B-)
Better than _not_ riding in
Better than _not_ riding in the autumn
Knowing that all the hard
Knowing that all the hard work, effort and consistency put in the saddle will make next summer even more enjoyable.
Autumn/Winter rides in the
Autumn/Winter rides in the dales, yes please
No need for sunscreen
No need for sunscreen
Getting home from a wet and
Getting home from a wet and cold commute, and feeling like you really deserve that cup of hot chocolate. 😀
Layering up for the cool
Layering up for the cool mornings.
Having the bad weather to
Having the bad weather to blame on my slow average speed :”(
Cold, crisp and comfie
Cold, crisp and comfie
Coffee takes on ANOTHER
Coffee takes on ANOTHER function – warming you up, as well as tasting and making you feel great.
Riding on a chilly moonlit
Riding on a chilly moonlit autumn night is a pure delight!
Because it’s only 3 more
Because it’s only 3 more seasons till summer!
Leafy lanes and cake!!
Leafy lanes and cake!!
The suprisingly warm and
The suprisingly warm and sunny afternoon ride. Which is nice and peaceful, as everyone else has given up “outdoors” until Easter.
The crisp morning air, making
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.
Morning mist in the river
Morning mist in the river valleys…
There’s something wholly
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.
Whether it’s road bike or
Whether it’s road bike or mountain bike it’s just great to be riding even in chilly winter
I have to leaf the house
I have to leaf the house later …
Love cycling in autumn. Crisp
Love cycling in autumn. Crisp and clear. Dark and Moody. Riding into the dark in the evening. It’s great.
Falling leaves & avoiding
Falling leaves & avoiding conkers,
Having the bike rack at work
Having the bike rack at work to myself again
Having been delivering
Having been delivering Bikeability training in the rain today I have to say the thing I loved was that despite having worked really hard and being wet through, every single one of the kids voted to go for a lanes ride at the end of the day. How could I feel cold and wet in the face of such youthful enthusiasm for cycling?
Putting on a few extra layers
Putting on a few extra layers to warm up for the chilly mornings/nights.
This autumn I will mostly be
This autumn I will mostly be enjoying the fact that I can ride through autumn, as last year I was nursing tedious elbow problems. That and the nice weather which happens most of the time, and bad weather with good jacket that happens the rest. All good 🙂
The smell of fallen leaves is
The smell of fallen leaves is great, and the trails are almost empty.
The crackling as I ride over
The crackling as I ride over conker and beech nut shells
The crackling as I ride over
The crackling as I ride over conker and beech nut shells
Sunrise, sunset, misty lanes,
Sunrise, sunset, misty lanes, warm home!
I’m GETTING A NEW BIKE NEXT
I’m GETTING A NEW BIKE NEXT WEEK, what could be better?? o/
It’s like riding in the
It’s like riding in the summer, only way cooler.
being able to switch of
being able to switch of strava till next season, and just ride the bike for the fun of it.
Keeping sumner going and
Keeping sumner going and winter at bay
Keeping sumner going and
Keeping sumner going and winter at bay
Sometimes it stops raining
Sometimes it stops raining and the wind will be at your back on a -1 percent sparkling road, and you think you are in the best form of your life and every extra mile of summer riding was worth it.
Sunrise breaking through the
Sunrise breaking through the mist over the North East coast on my commute in and the blackness except for my lights and perhaps the moon and stars as I cross the fields on the way home.
The wind that blows me to work in the morning making me think I have magic legs before punishing me on the way back. It blows the smell from the curry house towards me as I get back into town making me hope neither of us can be bothered to cook.
The best part of cycling in
The best part of cycling in the autumn is getting the hi-vis lights on and heading off-road in the early nights. The disc-breaks slamming in as you slide in the wet sludge that used to be a bridle path and the fact that at the end of the ride, you know it’s been a good one as both you and the bike need a good hose down
Excellent way to stay dry
Excellent way to stay dry this winter.
I’ve spent the last 6 months
I’ve spent the last 6 months trying to keep cool on the bike so welcome change to have to keep warm!
Seeing the season change
Seeing the season change whilst riding
Being pleasantly suprised
Being pleasantly suprised that its not as cold as it looked so why no go a bit further 🙂
Getting the chance to blast
Getting the chance to blast home with a proper tail wind!
I can now have an excuse to
I can now have an excuse to buy new clothes!
It is my favorite time of
It is my favorite time of year to ride. It is cool and crisp. No Spring bugs and the leaving are changing. Just beautiful!
The fragrant falling leaves
The fragrant falling leaves hit the nostrils and my face. The crisp Autumn winds pushes me on with the summer’s oppressive humidity just a recent memory. My wheels glide over the back streets and through time.
Blue skies, crisp morning
Blue skies, crisp morning air, road still glistening with damp – it’s my favourite time of year to be out on the bike.
I see a lot of sunsets but
I see a lot of sunsets but autumn heralds beautiful sunrises. I ride slower but it means I enjoy the sunrise more
Now my posh bike is put away
Now my posh bike is put away and the all weather hack is out I can go anywhere as I trek around on the clear dark evenings. Plus my winter road bike was my first great bike and it’s good to get her out and show her that I still love her really (even if I do ponce about on a carbon monstrosity in summer)
Autumn weather always seems
Autumn weather always seems to exceed expectations. Spend the summer dreading it but the reality is much more akin to Keats “Ode to Autumn” – season of mist and mellow cyclists. And club runs all of a sudden include welcome coffee stops. Happy days!
Its an excuse to buy more
Its an excuse to buy more cycling kit, lights, jerseys, gloves, overshoes, water proof leg warmers, belgian winter hats, hi viz gilet, cyclocross bike……..
A chance to load up my
A chance to load up my bicycles with as many lights as I can fit on them! Make the road your disco!
No hipsters to avoid as
No hipsters to avoid as cardigans don’t work well on bikes!!
Autumn brings the dark
Autumn brings the dark evenings, this means
1) I can play with my new moon lights. I love my toys!
2) I can switch from my road bike to my N+1 Hybrid for the more comfortable bouncy ride.
3) I can replace my heavenly uneven tanned legs with the old milk bottles whilst saving my fellow coffee drinkers from having to look at my unsightly padded bottom ….well for a few months at least.
Having a cold belly at the
Having a cold belly at the end of a ride and hot aches in the shower
Just seeing how far into the
Just seeing how far into the season I can get away with the shorts and short sleeves before having to dig out the tights and long sleeves…
Waiting for winter
Waiting for winter
The sunsets and sunrises are
The sunsets and sunrises are more in line with a regular commute hence a better chance of enjoying some amazing views both going to and coming back from work. The colours of fall in general and that crisp morning freshness acting as a natural caffeine source.
Great prize!! Rain gear is
Great prize!! 🙂 Rain gear is always welcome!
Crisp mornings, early start,
Crisp mornings, early start, no smelly tube 🙂
The changing colours of trees
The changing colours of trees and fields , frosty mornings , gearing up for Rule No5.
Not too hot, not too cold,
Not too hot, not too cold, yet… though the rain is a bit of a turnoff.
The reverence of precious
The reverence of precious light, the richness of all auburn shades, the eeriness of virgin mist, the crispy breath that fires the heart, the grounding crackle on the leaves, the rubber squeaking on moist roads, the mumbled echo of great rides, the hypnotic sound of sprocket clicks, that segment Strava said I am meek, the peace of summer moments gone, the ale awaiting in the warm, the life for which time won’t stand still, ephemeral but not bygone, those autumn rides that soothed the soul.
wrapping up and going out on
wrapping up and going out on a cold morning only for the day to turn to a glorious sunny day.
One word: cyclocross!
One word: cyclocross!
It’s when your senses kick
It’s when your senses kick in- Being able to smell your way around with the aromas coming off the countryside, and feeling the subtle changes in temperature as you ride through cuttings, embankments and open spaces!
Racing the setting sun and
Racing the setting sun and trying to get home before you freeze or get caught out without lights because you were only going to go out for a ‘quick spin’ that would have seen you home in daylight last week. Only to discover it’s not that dark……you’ve just still wearing your shades B-)
Autumn, favourite season of
Autumn, favourite season of the year. Colours, smells, clear skies, still days.
Just returned from Autumn riding in Girona, even better.
I like the lottery of the
I like the lottery of the British weather – you wake up not knowing what you are going to get.
Choosing what to wear and
Choosing what to wear and then smiling when you see other people who decided on shorts when it’s definitely leg warmer weather!
It puts hairs on your chest
It puts hairs on your chest
Doing easy back wheel skids
Doing easy back wheel skids through the autumnal leaves.
The early morning /evening
The early morning /evening fog adds excitement to a friendly game of “spot the kangaroo”
Plus the wet rides bring a certain satisfaction when you make it home for a warm shower.
I love cycling all year
I love cycling all year round, each season has its own ways to enjoy cycling. Autumn is the enjoyment of going through woodland trails & see the changes in the leaves. Cooler, drier days make the best days to cycle in & often quieter rides as people tend to stay in than walk around in the autumn weather.
Got to love how the autumn
Got to love how the autumn light make the countryside looks!
The crunch of tyres in the
The crunch of tyres in the morning over frost incrusted leaves, riding into the embrace of a russet dawn.
The awesome colours of the
The awesome colours of the trees.. The fresh frozen air clearing your lungs…. The awesome workout into the wind.. The epic tail wind for hyper speed… It’s not the weather you just need the right clothes!!
The smell of the leaves. The
The smell of the leaves. The feel of soft merino base layers against my skin. The welcoming warmth of the cafe. And most importantly the aromatic espresso that greets me inside.
The sound of dry leaves when
The sound of dry leaves when you ride through them, when it’s dry of course!?
To be able to use clothes
To be able to use clothes (warm jacket, long sleeves, long legs, rain jacket, cap…) that has been stoved away in the closet all summer.
The quietness on the road (few others out cycling) and the fantastic colors on the trees with yellow, orange and red leaves
The colours, the pretenatural
The colours, the pretenatural brightness of things and the heightened sense of awareness/oneness.
Just in time for the end of
Just in time for the end of summer!
What I love about riding in
What I love about riding in the autumn, is waking up at 4:30 am, being out on the bike by 5 in the pitch black when no one else is around, riding out into the country.
Then an hour or so into the ride starting to see the first glimmers of light come over the horizon, then if I’ve timed it right, I can just get to the south downs valley snd see some amazing sun rises over the Kent countryside, as the sky turns the most amazing shades of orange, pink and red, with flocks of geese flying in V shapes through the air off on their winter migration, and clouds of mist lay in the valleys, waiting to numb your ears on those long descents. Truely a breathtaking site to behold.
Makes getting up so early worth while. Even if it is just 3 degrees outside! 😉
This would be absolutely
This would be absolutely fantastic. Hit me!
As the summer passes the bike
As the summer passes the bike storage at work gets emptier and you can tell the true believers who care not about dark and cold starts
Getting out on the bike.
Getting out on the bike. Getting wet on the bike and not really feeling cold to the bone 🙂
I don’t like the heat so the
I don’t like the heat so the cool autumn air is the perfect intro to the cold winter weather I love.
Sun rise with no one else on
Sun rise with no one else on the road.
Switching from road to
Switching from road to mountain bike or bmx and, taking up a big pile of leaves then riding through them.
The joy of autumn is getting
The joy of autumn is getting up and never truly knowing what kind of weather you are going to get!
Tailwind becomes tailgale…
Tailwind becomes tailgale…
Early morning rides as the
Early morning rides as the sun rises through a light mist, a touch of a chill in the air but I’m toasty and warm with gloves, kneewarmers, a long sleeve jersey and a buff.
The low sunlight on a crisp
The low sunlight on a crisp autumn morning, autumn leaves on the road…
Count me in! Could do with a
Count me in! Could do with a new autumn wardrobe!!!
love the colder weather, bibs
🙂 love the colder weather, bibs and long socks and winter hat under helmet and the sweat inside and the long hot bath after
Turbo training…….no, it’s
Turbo training…….no, it’s the wind, the rain and the excessive punctures from tiny bits of flint washed all over the road 😀
I’m no poet, but this pretty
I’m no poet, but this pretty much captures it:
Fahrt in den Herbst
Heute fuhr ich durchs Nagoldtal.
Der Herbst hat es wieder bunt gemacht.
Es fasziniert mich jedesmal
wie zauberhaft die Farbenpracht.
Da sah man gelb und grün, rot und braun.
Ich fuhr durch einen Märchenwald.
Faszinierend für mich, dies anzuschau´n,
Herbstgenuß, bevor es kalt.
Blätter trudelten leise zur Erde.
Viele bedeckten bereits den Boden.
Kraftlos sich manches noch wehrte.
Der Wind schrieb dem Blättertanz Noten.
“Trinkt, Augen, die Schönheit der Welt!
Haltet sie dann unter Verschluß.
Sie ist Geschenk und kostet kein Geld,
vom Schöpfergott ein Liebeskuß.
(I. Adomeit)
…aaaand then I realized that posting a German poem on a English-language website might not have been the most brilliant idea ever…
It’s not winter…yet!
It’s not winter…yet!
Autumn reminds me why I love
Autumn reminds me why I love cycling, seeing all elements of the great british weather greet you round every corner. Even the most familiar training ride becomes a new experience every time you go; the falling leaves, the crisp mist that hangs in the air, the light and colours of the trees around you.
Hanging up the race bike for another year and dusting off the trusty winter trainer, autumn is a more reflective and social time with cafe stops and training plans for next season openly discussed or closely guarded!
the cold crisp mornings wake
the cold crisp mornings wake me up very quickly !!
the colours, being able to
the colours, being able to see your breath! The ever changing weather…..
The thing I like most about
The thing I like most about riding in Autumn is the crisp mornings with clear blue skies and the feeling that when you are flying along the singletrack your not entirely sure whats under the bundles of leaves . This always makes for an interesting and sometimes slidy ride.
The thing I like most about
The thing I like most about riding in Autumn is the crisp mornings with clear blue skies and the feeling that when you are flying along the singletrack your not entirely sure whats under the bundles of leaves . This always makes for an interesting and sometimes slidy ride.
Well, for sure it’s not the
Well, for sure it’s not the wind and rain. However, for me riding in the Autumn is a great time for social group rides and the beautiful light that this time of year brings. I live on the Island of Jersey which is not very big but, more that makes up for in scenery especially in the Autumn. B-)
The warm glow on autumnal
The warm glow on autumnal leaves as the sun slants through morning mist. And a little smug snug satisfaction in the cafe knowing others are still in bed and missed it.
The warm glow on autumnal
The warm glow on autumnal leaves as the sun slants through morning mist. And a little smug snug satisfaction in the cafe knowing others are still in bed and missed it.
Stepping out of the house in
Stepping out of the house in the cool morning air, switching the lights on, putting some chilled tunes on spotify and travelling through my own tunnel of light. The crisp, white, frosted grass gradually comes into focus as the sun begins to bring the feeling back to my numbed extremities. As I spin the cranks with my Clydesdale class legs the morning sun bathes Northumberland’s autumn trees in liquid gold and I reminded of the great Jo Burt – ‘This is why’
Of course there are the other days when I cannot see through my rain-washed glasses. The north east winds are doing their best to blow me far away from home and prevent me from ever returning, and I end up on my arse after taking a leaf encrusted corner just a little too fast, but it’s all good, it’s all good.
The warm glow on autumnal
The warm glow on autumnal leaves as the sun slants through morning mist. And a little smug snug satisfaction in the cafe knowing others are still in bed and missed it.
Cold, crisp mornings -when
Cold, crisp mornings -when the sun is low and you see your breath on those first few turns of the peddles, it’s what let’s you know you’re alive!
go on then…has to be when
go on then…has to be when your riding in a group through on a forest road and mixed in with the glow of the sun seeing the breath coming from your fellow friends on bikes 🙂
+1 for winter riding.
+1 for winter riding.
Autumn makes me feel fresh
Autumn makes me feel fresh and alive during my morning rides as I head out in the crisp cold air quite often with some nice areas of ground frost covering the grass. I also like to look at the leaves on the trees and compare all the different colours as there are so many different hues of browns this time of year.
When I get to the hills I like to look out over the valleys to view the mist shrouding the trees.
Braving the cold and reaching
Braving the cold and reaching the top of climbs and seeing the mist in the valley bottom.
Cold crisp mornings
Cold crisp mornings contradicting the warmth and glow of the sun. The bright autumnal leaves changing the landscape and falling making you sit as you climb to avoid too much spin. Hill climbs highlighting the racing season is coming to a close and that cafe stops can recomence guilt free as miles become more important. Most of all I just love riding my bike.
Crisp days and sunshine.
Crisp days and sunshine.
Shorter queues in the cafe
Shorter queues in the cafe and more choice of buns.
Autumn: Not too hot, a deep
Autumn: Not too hot, a deep cool breath before you set off, glorious colours on my ride through the Surrey Hills and not having to top up so often on fluids. The best time of year to enjoy a ride.
Without doubt the changing
Without doubt the changing colours and landscapes.
Autumn riding allows you to
Autumn riding allows you to earn some tough man stripes before the winter. It’s the time to reset, set goals and embrace the dynamic weather and to seek the rewards. Your strava KOMs are also worth double and tend to last a lot longer….
The thought of a steaming
The thought of a steaming cuppa after battling through a headwind and wiping leaf detritus of your face
I love autumn as its a good
I love autumn as its a good excuse to buy/win more cycle clothes & kit! 😀
Steaming hot cup of tea and a
Steaming hot cup of tea and a bacon sarnie consumed in autumn sunshine at the top of Box Hill. Heaven.
Having to guess where the
Having to guess where the road is under the leaves :/ 😀
You never know what you’re
You never know what you’re going to get – one minute it’s sunny, then the wind picks up, then it’s raining, then it’s a bit misty. Just makes everything that bit more interesting.
Those rare rides when you can
Those rare rides when you can still feel warm sun on the back of your neck…
It’s another dimension to
It’s another dimension to your cycling thrill
Misty days and chills,
Leafs sodden that lay still
Water laying at the bottom of the Hills
A quick kiss farewell dear
But to allay her fear
Bright flashing lights front and rear
Hoping they stops cars getting far to near
Ride out to show you’re made of sterner stuff
Time for fingered gloves and a patterned buff
That last years overshoes are not duff
Trusting the extra bright layers are quite enough
A brisk ride on quiet country
A brisk ride on quiet country lanes in bright autumn sunlight, in temperatures that aren’t too hot, not too cold, enjoying freedom of movement and comfort thanks to clothing that’s been well designed and performs as if it isn’t there.
Getting out just as the sun
Getting out just as the sun rises on a Sunday and hopefully not a cloud in the sky. Walking out the door and feeling the chill and seeing your breath. The smell of fallen leaves and seeing that early morning mist rise from the fields. No-one around just me enjoying the beauty of an Autumn morning.
Seeing the v formations of
Seeing the v formations of geese flying in for over-wintering as I ride in the lanes
Knowing that I’m still out
Knowing that I’m still out there enjoying it. Especially on the commute when I think of other people stuck in stuffy trains and cars.
It has to be the tail winds
It has to be the tail winds (not the headwinds) and the warm cafe stops afterwards.
Looking down from the hills
Looking down from the hills into mist-shrouded valleys
The thing I love best about
The thing I love best about cycling in the autumn is seeing the changing colours of the season and feeling the fresh brisk air on my skin making me need to work that little bit harder to stay warm 🙂
The relief that I’m no longer
The relief that I’m no longer dripping with sweat at the end of my commute. Unfortunately, my joy is tempered somewhat by the fact that my nose starts dripping instead.
Winning the battle of the
Winning the battle of the elements because I’m wearing the right kit! 😀
I like the crisp morning
I like the crisp morning starts, the sunrise turning a cold start into a pleasant day. but the best is the fair weather cyclists delay their journeys so the roads are all yours!
Less sun in my eyes!
Less sun in my eyes!
Autumn riding……the same
Autumn riding……the same as winter, spring and summer riding in Scotland. I might put on a base layer http://road.cc/sites/all/modules/smileys/packs/Yahoo!/wink.gif
The cool crisp autumn
The cool crisp autumn mornings, clear and sunny with frost on the ground and a little bit of low level mist. Seeing your breath as you cycle, but feeling warm and cosy in my cold weather gear 😀
Freedom of not-racing while
Freedom of not-racing while being still strong enough to ride everywhere I want, as fast as I want 🙂
A hot chocolate with a shot
A hot chocolate with a shot of brandy becomes a legitimate choice of beverage to consume on your return home 🙂
The best thing about autumn
The best thing about autumn cycling is that it’s not winter cycling just yet…
Love riding on a crisp clear
Love riding on a crisp clear day!
Awesome autumn sunrises
Awesome autumn sunrises
Getting my fancy lights out!
Getting my fancy lights out!
I love rides starting cold
I love rides starting cold and dark having dressed for the majority of the ride in the brilliant warming sun that you are preying will arrive soon.
Cycling without the heat of
Cycling without the heat of summer, being able to go back to my Adamo Typhoon (ISM) saddle from my Brooks as I am not sweating like a horse!! And all that implies for the nether regions!!
For me, it’s those cold, dry
For me, it’s those cold, dry crisp mornings that sting your lungs and remind you you’re alive!
Epic accidental skids over
Epic accidental skids over all the leaf mulch, its where you discover how well you can really keep your balance.
I love the winter! There’s no
I love the winter! There’s no better day than a fresh chill in the air and brilliant sunshine. Taking the bike out in that is what reminds you you’re alive. Bring it on!
I enjoy the adrenaline rush
I enjoy the adrenaline rush of impending doom from cornering hard on a leaf-strewn pathway. Nothing gets your heart rate up like a sudden rear wheel skid at 32 km/h.
No more club 10s and the
No more club 10s and the chain gangs are slower !
Autumn’s morning mist and
Autumn’s morning mist and milky sunlight.
Clear, crisp mornings where
Clear, crisp mornings where you hear the crunch of aged autumnal leaves below your wheels, and feel the harsh morning breeze on your cheeks.
Autumn riding is cool. But
Autumn riding is cool. But winter riding is way cooler.
🙂
A cold, solo, early morning
A cold, solo, early morning ride. With the glow of the rising sun and when you can still feel the morning dew on your face. When the only people on the road are fellow riders feeling the same way and the only break being the warm relief of mid-ride coffee!
Always like the autumn
Always like the autumn mornings when I manage to get to work without being killed by some half-blind idiot driving with the sun in his eyes.
Autumn riding rocks because
Autumn riding rocks because the post-ride scoffing feels even more well-earned.
Best thing: wind at your back
Best thing: wind at your back on a big hill.
Worst thing: wind and rain in your face on a big hill.
When it’s so cold that
When it’s so cold that getting stuck behind a bus becomes a welcome opportunity to defrost your hands and feet a little… I really do need some nice new Vulpine autumn/winter kit!
Crisp fresh mornings
Crisp fresh mornings (assuming it’s not raining)
The cool crisp autumn
The cool crisp autumn mornings 😀 .
autumn tailwinds and the last
autumn tailwinds and the last warmth of the sun until spring.
The crisp clear morning, with
The crisp clear morning, with the cold sunshine, highlighting the expulsion of air from your lungs in plumes of white fog.
Will these clothes fit fat people like me?
The beauty of the countryside
The beauty of the countryside this time of year, stunning.
The hot shower back home
The hot shower back home 🙂
The best thing about autumn
The best thing about autumn rides is the sound, there’s a tiny bit of water on the road and in the trees, makes the breeze sound more epic and seems to make the sound of far away traffic that bit more pleasant.
That and getting to wear some more substantial clothes and not need suncream.
I enjoy the cooler, crisper
I enjoy the cooler, crisper weather of autumn with its clear, bright mornings.
The rain, however, can do one!
Any riding outside is still
Any riding outside is still better than the turbo trainer!
It’s the autumn rain that
It’s the autumn rain that does it for me, it’s not quite cold enough to chill you to the marrow but often wild enough to make the most mundane journey one to remember.
An excuse to buy a new
An excuse to buy a new jacket! And the shower afterwards!
An excuse to buy a new
An excuse to buy a new jacket! And the shower afterwards!
Because, Outside if free!
Because, Outside if free!
riding in the bad weather is
riding in the bad weather is somewhat compensated by the fact that you know you are probably damaging the drivetrain ….but this means you might soon have a legitimate reason to start looking for a new bike
breaking out the kit you
breaking out the kit you haven’t worn since March.
And the ability to say “it’s cold and raining, I don’t fancy it much today”
I really love how a piece of
I really love how a piece of chestnut shrapnel gets jammed in your newly annointed mudguards. How it jams up the wheel and skids out beneath you. How it catapults you over the bars into a heap *just* adjacent to a soft landing pad of leaves. How it leaves your shorts scuffed and an inexplicably mahoosive red graze across your summer-sized, rapidly shrinking thigh muscle tone. And how I don’t care if I have seven mars bars just to punish the Gods of the Seasons but, through tear-blown eyes, I see that it is still a really nice day.
Being able to wear my new
Being able to wear my new Vulpine Autumn clothing bundle.
There is nothing better than
There is nothing better than dappled sunshine bringing out the colours of the fallen leaves on a dry, still autumn day. It smells nice too! It’s also a weather season to kick back after the summer efforts and just enjoy being on a bike.
Roads where I live in
Roads where I live in Cornwall are quieter and those cafe stops are more peaceful and a chance to wrap up against the elements on your bike is the best feeling.
Autumn colours and crisp
Autumn colours and crisp mornings
Autumn colours and crisp
Autumn colours and crisp mornings
Autumn colours and crisp
Autumn colours and crisp mornings
just riding!
just riding!
I like having the opportunity
I like having the opportunity to use all the expensive kit you buy through the year. Going out in the sun with just a pair of shorts and a lightweight jersey is nice. But oh boy, as soon as the weather starts to turn you can break out the baselayer, wool jersey, arm warmers, windproof cape, thermo bibshorts, leg warmers, thick socks, oversocks, full finger gloves, neck buff, Belgian hat. And then when it begins to rain you get to put on even more stuff. How brilliant is that?
I don’t have to shave my
I don’t have to shave my legs!
Freebies – don’t we love them
Freebies – don’t we love them 😉 😉 😉
I love the fact that the
I love the fact that the temperature is a bit lower so I don’t sweat as much! Also the roads are more empty..
got to love a bit of
got to love a bit of rain…………
Wow!! Nice stuff. Would be
Wow!! Nice stuff. Would be great now on my daily commute to work and the sunday rides with the bike club when the weather gets foul. It has a tendency to be so this time of year in Sweden… 😀
Autumn -> big puddles to ride
Autumn -> big puddles to ride through & splash people 🙂
Feet-up free-wheeling through
Feet-up free-wheeling through puddles and an excuse for a pre-winter fire to dry off and warm up
Riding across the Clifton
Riding across the Clifton Suspension Bridge just after dawn and seeing the mist funnel down the gorge below, obscuring the road. With the orange to deep-blue fade of the sky it feels like you’re in riding in space!
It’s great to be out on a
It’s great to be out on a bike in all weather apart from snow and ice. And there is no snow and ice in the Autumn.
Riding down dark wooded lanes
Riding down dark wooded lanes on a Sunday morning, worrying about running over hedgehogs (punctures…), and getting startled by a cold wet leaf falling on my arm. Good times.
Crisp sunny mornings and the
Crisp sunny mornings and the changing fall foliage.
Thrown into darkness again,
Thrown into darkness again, you have to be sharper. The memory banks kick in guiding you around all those potholes, grooves and other objects you’ve mapped without realising during the daylight hours. And yes I can clip in without looking.
The cooler, crisper air –
The cooler, crisper air – love it
The silent freehub of my
The silent freehub of my Shimano winter wheels makes a welcome change from the buzz of the summer hubs as I descend a damp and leaf strewn hill. Unfortunately it allows me to hear my heart pounding as I wonder if the pilot can hold it!
The sound of autumn leaves
The sound of autumn leaves being whipped up off the road by a breeze.
I like riding over the
I like riding over the crunchy acorn and beech nut shells and other tree debris that lines country lanes.
Bright sunshine, good
Bright sunshine, good visibility to enjoy the autumnal colours, the cold but clothing choice that works, lighter traffic, and then the coffee stop – log burner in the corner and a toasted teacake with butter.
Cycling in the autumn is
Cycling in the autumn is great! The temperatures are near perfect B-) Plus, I get to don all my snazzy autumn/winter gear that I’ve been buying in the sales for the past few months. Oh, and Merino socks <3
I love the smell of the
I love the smell of the colours.
Why? What’s not to
Why? What’s not to like:
Where darkness slowly creeps and shadows softly sleep,
Garmins bleep, legs creak and wheels whirr.
Where morning kindly glows, and drifting mist burns slow,
leaves burn gold, legs roar and spirits soar.
Where hills begin to climb and cadence drops,
hearts pop and shut up legs, shut up legs, shut up legs.
Moar skidz
Moar skidz
An excuse to try Cyclocross
An excuse to try Cyclocross for the first time this year (and buy a CX bike of course)
low autumn sun
low autumn sun
Keep me toasty
Keep me toasty 🙂
The cold burn of frosty air
The cold burn of frosty air on the lungs and the heat in the legs as the cadence rises to fight the cold!
Tha weather !
Tha weather !
Would love the Vulpine cycle
Would love the Vulpine cycle clothing to keep me snug and warm on a crisp and cold winter day, when my water bottles freeze and my tyres turn white. My breath turns white as my legs scream get off going up my favourite hill. Bring on the winter is all I can say!! 8>
Love the cool misty mornings
Love the cool misty mornings with the sun rising. slipping and sliding around on wet leaves, conkers bouncing off your head.
It’s all good fun!
YES!
YES!
Oooh, yes please!
Oooh, yes please!
Best thing about Autumn
Best thing about Autumn riding? Knowing it is OK to be using the inner ring all the time because I’m now in ‘winter training mode’ (and not because I ate too many cakes this week).
That mid-ride panic where you
That mid-ride panic where you realise you’re still not in the flow of remembering to get your lights charged enough before the evening ride. So sprinting home before the sun comes down. No one likes doing it, but we’ve all used our phone torch as a back up.
Even more of a sense of being
Even more of a sense of being away from it all, when its dark and your surrounded by weather. Anyway there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.
Wearing less but feeling
Wearing less but feeling warmer than pedestrians. Feeling more hardcore than fairweather cyclists and people in heated vehicles. Keeping fit, staying warm, AND feeling smug – that’s what I love about autumn cycling.
sunshine bursting past the
sunshine bursting past the yellow leaves – then a huge a bowl of soup when I get in!
I love the crisp, cold air. I
I love the crisp, cold air. I actually enjoy riding in that more than I do the heat. Autumnal scenery is extra beautiful as well.
I LOVE the sun and rain, the
I LOVE the sun and rain, the crisp air
I HATE the slidy death leaves
I LOVE the sun and rain, the
I LOVE the sun and rain, the crisp air
I HATE the slidy death leaves
Nothing arty farty in this
Nothing arty farty in this post (|:
Simply getting a place in the bike racks at work as the “fair weather” cyclists stop for the Autumn / Winter cheers me up no end. The shower at work feels so much better after a cold ride into work too 😀
This Schwag will bring some much needed style to Bradford, and does in need style #bigholewheretowncenterusedtobe
I like those rainy days, when
I like those rainy days, when I can test all this new gear I bought!
i love the autumn colours as
i love the autumn colours as i ride through the country side & getting home &warming by the fire
i love the autumn colours as
i love the autumn colours as i ride through the country side & getting home &warming by the fire
The crisp morning air!
The crisp morning air!
The perfect temperature
The perfect temperature range; being nice and toasty under your layers while the cooler air whips past you; the amazing fall foliage; and getting home after a cool ride and drinking a warm mug of chocolate malt.
At last, a bit more room to
At last, a bit more room to park in the bike sheds at work! (although I’d rather we just had bigger bike sheds which worked all year round)
because I look hot in tights
because I look hot in tights
Oh yes please.
Oh yes please.
Getting to work happy and
Getting to work happy and full of endorphins after the commute while others complain about it miserable and dark during their drive. This and getting to see the sunrise through the mist along the canal path in the morning – always makes me smile.
Because getting wrapped up to
Because getting wrapped up to go cycling is weirdly more enjoyable than shorts and a jersey!
I love the smell of wet
I love the smell of wet leaves in the morning.
Crisp mornings and warm(ish)
Crisp mornings and warm(ish) evenings, both of which are perfect for riding
Keep me dry and toasty!
Keep me dry and toasty!
Not know which bike or
Not know which bike or clothes to wear in the mornings, always good to wake up to a surprise!
Vulpine, be mine!
Vulpine, be mine!
no wasps!
no wasps!
Favourite thing about cycling
Favourite thing about cycling in Autumn?
The constant excitement of never knowing when, where or if I’m going to get a puncture on the way to, or home from work because of all the leaves hiding sharp stuff!
…and wondering if I replaced the spare inner tube in my rucksack for when the inevitible happens!
Seeing the sunrise on my
Seeing the sunrise on my morning commute. That’s all I need to make it worthwhile.
The splendour of riding
The splendour of riding through the falling leaves in fading autumnal sunshine.
I like cycling in the dry
I like cycling in the dry cold – get the heart going and warm up.
Autumn….that’ll find me
Autumn….that’ll find me getting a little colder, a little wetter and a little slower…..but change is good……kit up and ride into it!
Hill climb season!
Hill climb season!
What I love most are those
What I love most are those mornings when the mist hangs in the fields and the deer and bunnies frolic while I ride by (dawn coming that much later in the day).
What I don’t like is how cold I get when I’m caught in the rain when riding to work – so please send me some of that brilliant Vulpine gear.
The best thing about Autumn
The best thing about Autumn cycling is that added mental challenge when the weather is whispering “don’t bother, you don’t want this”. All you can do is prove it wrong!
Yeah Autumn is ok when the
Yeah Autumn is ok when the sun is out I like it when the leaves are changing colour and it’s time to don the over shoes and savour the friendly group rides to a cafe stop.
But it’s bloody awful at the moment when it’s cold grey and wet. Mind you putting on some Vulpine clothing might make even this fair-weather cyclist tempted to try a ride in the not so glorious Autumn weather.
Ps can you get Wahoo to do a similar competition for their kickr trainer =P~
Yes Please, best thing about
Yes Please, best thing about autumn is the weather is so bad no one else is out to see how badly i ride…. or to hear how much i swear when fixing punctures.
Drifting the back wheel in
Drifting the back wheel in the leaves on crisp, cold and bright mornings 😀
Riding out early into a stiff
Riding out early into a stiff headwind, knowing that it will be at your back as you tool it home running on all cylinders.
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The formatting didn’t work on my first post – please ignore it 🙂 – looked like I had lost my head!!
Nobody has to look at my legs
Nobody has to look at my legs in Autumn. They’re covered up, which is a good thing for everyone.
Watching the red kites
Watching the red kites overhead takes away the chill of the autumn mornings.
It’s Rule 9 wry smile weather
It’s Rule 9 wry smile weather – always a risk of getting wet but who cares, when later the autumn sun will come out. (hopefully when you’ve just arrived at a bike cafe)
The best thing about autumn
The best thing about autumn cycling is walking out of the front door into the crisp air and spending the rest of your ride storming through piles of leaves like a big kid.
Crisp mornings with no frost,
Crisp mornings with no frost, tail wind on the way back home, smell of bonfires and the colour of the trees all make autumn a great time to cycle.
Coffee and cake… the same
Coffee and cake… the same as cycling any other time of the year really.
It’s cold, dark, wet and
It’s cold, dark, wet and character building.
My favourite thing about the
My favourite thing about the autumn is the fact that the fair weather cyclists pack up and put their feet up for the winter, leaving the roads free to the real hard men of cycling… those who hammer the pedals day in, day out… what ever the weather… “Rule #5”
oh… and the changing colour of the leaves is really pretty…
Mists and mellow
Mists and mellow fruitfulness.
Crunchy, dead leaves;
Crunchy, dead leaves; slippery, wet leaves; wet drain and manhole covers; clear and crispy mornings; seeing my breath at traffic lights; steamed-up sunglasses; rosy cheeks; and any excuse for cake.
Crisp, clear mornings!
Crisp, clear mornings!
other men commenting on the
other men commenting on the size of my mud flap
Rain in the face, and the sun
Rain in the face, and the sun rising.
Lidl gear can only get you so
Lidl gear can only get you so far.. 😉
No thanks…. ;@)
No thanks…. ;@)
The best thing about cycling
The best thing about cycling in Autumn is that I can get my monies worth out of the expensive leg and arm warmers that have been at the back of my cycling drawer all summer!
I love the dry crisp autumn
I love the dry crisp autumn mornings best, when you can see the effort you’ve put in by the breath output and steam rising from your tired heap of a body…and that nice warming shower after a good lengthy cycle….
It’s warmer than winter.
It’s warmer than winter.
Best way to warm up is a few
Best way to warm up is a few chunky hills!
It’s gotta be the changing of
It’s gotta be the changing of the colours – from green to orange to brown, and the way more views are revealed as the leaves fall away from the trees and the bushes thin out. I really love that that you get better views in Autumn.
Getting to the pub when it’s
Getting to the pub when it’s dark, so it’s definitely time to stop.
If summer riding builds your
If summer riding builds your legs, riding in the fall and winter strengthens the mind. Getting out the door requires a little more effort. Spending a little longer kitting up – knickers or just warmers? Gilet or jacket? Shoe covers?
I hit the air and brace for the first few lungfuls. It is alternately crisp and cool and moist with the decay of summer now gone. Rich with smells of harvest dust and crusting leaves. Mornings are edged with drizzle or frost.
All the old familiar vistas change. Leaves are warmer and light is lower and cooler. Fields flip from ripe to harvested to raw soil in hours.
Windy days are now the norm, so I trade to a bike with fatter, softer tires and ride the gravel routes I haven’t seen since spring. The feel, sights and sounds are all new again. I’ve entered a new country, ripe to be explored.
The fun of putting all your
The fun of putting all your clothes on to get out into the cold day, only to find yourself stripping off and stuffing your clothes into pockets as soon as you realise it’s not that cold! Maybe some new purposeful kit would make the getting dressed game a little easier?
This is a nice thing. I enjoy
This is a nice thing. I enjoy cycling in the autumn, nice to not be put off.
Warming Sunday Roast Stops
Warming Sunday Roast Stops
going scrumping for apples
going scrumping for apples
Early cold crispness, clarity
Early cold crispness, clarity and colours, the best time of the year, perhaps?
Arriving home with red
Arriving home with red cheeks, warm hands having just completed a tough ride!
The feeling of satisfaction
The feeling of satisfaction after a long cold ride as you stand under the shower and start getting the feeling back into your fingers and toes.
That and cold clear mornings out in the hills
My favourite thing about
My favourite thing about cycling in the autumn is: When you open the door and the cold air hits your face and you wonder if you should go and put another layer on, you hesitate but still chance it and within a mile your toasty.
riding in the autumn is like
riding in the autumn is like a film set … … …
wardrobe – weather dependant
lights – always
camera – nice to reflect
quiet – before the storm
action
cut – the coming home shredded with a warm glow and feeling epic like i’m a Belgian.
priceless
Autumn is the season more
Autumn is the season more than any other, when I realise just how lucky I am to get about by bicycle. There is something immensely satisfying about heading out into the city and then the lanes before the world has woken up yet. A chill in the air and a dream like quality about the light.
I love the sense of the transience of nature, the crack of dry fallen leafs under my tyres and the gentle whirring of my gears, speeding me to my destination where a warm cup of coffee and a day at the coalface awaits. Before evening comes and I get to do it all over again.
Autumn Riding lets me feel
Autumn Riding lets me feel I’m on the way to being a real Cyclist. Not least because I have all the correct layers – now for winter!
The Goyt Valley on a crisp
The Goyt Valley on a crisp morning
getting out when it’s cold
getting out when it’s cold and stripping off as it warms up
Mmm. Autumn. Early finish to
Mmm. Autumn. Early finish to my rides before the sun goes down and back home to some warmth.
The chance to shop for and
The chance to shop for and wear EVERYTHING MERINO! I’m working on developing a 100% merino helmet but there are still a few minor kinks to be ironed out in my prototype :B 😉
Autumn gives the best riding
Autumn gives the best riding of the year.
Any targets or aims are usually completed by now, so it’s time to take the foot off the gas a little and enjoy some more relaxed riding. However, for a few precious weeks this is coupled with the left over fitness from summer.
Add to this the cooler temps and lower sun and Autumn really is the ‘golden’ time of year to ride.
The best thing about riding
The best thing about riding in autumn is the one amazing day of light winds, crisp air and melancholic sunlight you get for every 20 days of riding in a leaf-strewn apocalypse.
The thinking of fitting
The thinking of fitting mudguards, deciding against it and coming home with a fetching badger stripe on the back and smudged freckles on the front. And cake stops in warm cafes with misty windows 8}
Stopping to pick apples and
Stopping to pick apples and blackberries.
Riding in the autumn when the
Riding in the autumn when the weather changes makes me feel a bit smug, I’ve had the balls to get out there and take on the elements!
Quiet roads, and breaking out
Quiet roads, and breaking out the warmer kit (hint: I’d like some new warmer kit, thanks)
The right cloths means the
B-) The right cloths means the summer rides never end
Chill over Beachy Head,
Chill over Beachy Head, tempered by the sun
Riding in (to work) yesterday
Riding in (to work) yesterday started with long shadows and spots of brilliant sunshine through the lanes near Houghton le Spring, followed by a wall of thick fog through Birtley (very atmospheric, 50′ visibility, dew collecting on my bike and clothing), which lasted until Gateshead before popping out into brilliant sunshine as I approached Newcastle. Combined with the season of sunrises and sunsets during my daily commute, what other season gives such brilliant variation for each and every ride, love it!
Easy it makes us all bad
Easy it makes us all bad arses #9
need the first frost for some
need the first frost for some fungi to appear, although not around the chain or gears
those squeaky Bum moments as
those squeaky Bum moments as you go under a conker tree
Crisp, bright mornings.
Crisp, bright mornings. Heading out on a Sunday morning for a few hours to offset the stews, pies and crumbles.
Radiator warmed bib shorts
Radiator warmed bib shorts and socks
Crisp fresh air and colourful
Crisp fresh air and colourful scenery 🙂
Dodging conkers!
Dodging conkers!
I can ride harder without
I can ride harder without getting hotter !!!
The best thing about autumn
The best thing about autumn biking is the slowly widening gap between being cold at the beginning and the warmth of hard work spreading throughout your body.
The novelty of cold mornings
The novelty of cold mornings and layering up!
Merino Nights …boogie on
Merino Nights …boogie on down the road
Mmmm toastie
Mmmm toastie
Autumn is a chance to wear my
Autumn is a chance to wear my 3/4 length leggings & long sleeve Jersey for three weeks before winter kicks in and the long tights and merino Jersey comes out!
Crisp mornings. Not having a
Crisp mornings. Not having a sunburnt neck. The chance to get a little bit dirty.
Being able to exert myself a
Being able to exert myself a bit more without being soaked in sweat.
Crisp evening air, stars,
Crisp evening air, stars, moonlight, misty sunrises and sunsets. That and getting piss wet through.
Overtaking Rapha victims in
Overtaking Rapha victims in £200 rain jackets
Looking good!
Looking good!:)
Crisp, clear mornings
Crisp, clear mornings
Cool kit!
Cool kit!
I’ve just started cycling
I’ve just started cycling again after a 20 year break, some might say not the best time of year. However as I cycle to work in the whipping wind and spattering rain I smile at the freedom of being able cycle along the river Derwent with sheep and cows as company.
At the end of the day I can get back into cycling gear and get on my bike and smile again as I make my way through the falling leaves and follow setting sun, these are my favourite things.
I have the joy of biking
I have the joy of biking through the forest in the early morning light on the way to work and returning in the dusk. Good clothing is an essential ingredient to make this as enjoyable as possible
I have the joy of biking
I have the joy of biking through the forest in the early morning light on the way to work and returning in the dusk. Good clothing is an essential ingredient to make this as enjoyable as possible
Not punctures. They’re not my
Not punctures. They’re not my favourite thing. Or getting wet. Not that either. Or the cold. Or wind. Don’t like those things. I do quite like leaves. And cross. I LOVE cross…
The cooler temperatures so
The cooler temperatures so you don’t get so sweaty
Cold mornings, brilliant leaf
Cold mornings, brilliant leaf colours in bright sun light, warm cafes for cake and coffee!!
Cold mornings, brilliant leaf
Cold mornings, brilliant leaf colours in bright sun light, warm cafes for cake and coffee!!
who said anything about
who said anything about autumn. with the right gear it feels like summer all year round
Having the bike path to
Having the bike path to myself again…
Let’s not beat around the
Let’s not beat around the bush. I hate Autumn. Don’t give me all that fluff about the wonderful colours, crisp air etc., it doesn’t wash. Autumn is cold, dark, wet and windy. The only good thing about riding in Autumn is that it makes you appreciate spring and summer more. Roll on April and the spring classics. ~X(
Setting off in the dark on my
Setting off in the dark on my 26 mile commute along the Northumberland lanes and riding through the dawn and the sunrise, then flying home with a westerly breeze on my back – Who cares if you have a crap day at work when it starts and ends so well.
Riding through wooded country
Riding through wooded country roads while rays of golden and auburn sunshine bounce of the side of your eyeballs at acute angles.
When it’s over!!!!
When it’s over!!!! :W
My favourite thing about
My favourite thing about cycling in the autumn is wearing the Vulpine outfit I just won in the road.cc Vulpine clothing bundle competition!
Cycling in the Autumn is:
Cycling in the Autumn is: beautiful multicoloured leaves, melting sunrises and sunsets, beginning to see my hot, healthy breath, and racing the sun home.
riding over dartmoor as the
riding over dartmoor as the new colours of autumn take over…. Dodging falling nuts and conkers! But best of all, pulling on warm and cosy merino socks, such a good ‘ ah’ feeling …
the big calm around and the
the big calm around and the lukewarm air, the right ambient to ride slowly to recover after a tough racing season
It beats the hell out of
It beats the hell out of taking the bus or the car – ditto winter spring summer
Love the smell of damp leaves
Love the smell of damp leaves in the morning.
Night rides in the woods,
Night rides in the woods, extra cake and epic snot rockets.
After a long warm summer it’s
After a long warm summer it’s nice that autumn is here. The crisp fresh air in the morning help cool you slightly as your layers keep in the heat you body produces. How couldn’t love the beautiful colours that this time of year produces as well.
After a long warm summer it’s
After a long warm summer it’s nice that autumn is here. The crisp fresh air in the morning help cool you slightly as your layers keep in the heat you body produces. How couldn’t love the beautiful colours that this time of year produces as well.
After a long warm summer it’s
After a long warm summer it’s nice that autumn is here. The crisp fresh air in the morning help cool you slightly as your layers keep in the heat you body produces. How couldn’t love the beautiful colours that this time of year produces as well.
After a long warm summer it’s
After a long warm summer it’s nice that autumn is here. The crisp fresh air in the morning help cool you slightly as your layers keep in the heat you body produces. How couldn’t love the beautiful colours that this time of year produces as well.
The slight chill in the air,
The slight chill in the air, the low sun. What’s not to like?
The gasps and kudos you get
The gasps and kudos you get from workmates when they see that you’ve cycled into work through cold wet dark winter mornings
Temperature inversions with
Temperature inversions with low lying layers of mist, like this morning
Riding from my house to
Riding from my house to Richmond Park at 05.00 on a Friday morning. You can count the number of cars on one hand. Then entering the park with only a friend, who meets me weekly, to watch the deer roam as we ride quietly through the mist and enjoy a cold, damp sunrise with hardly a soul in sight.
Never knowing what kit to
Never knowing what kit to wear, and always ending up too hot or too cold.
William Blake:
“The spirits
William Blake:
“The spirits of the air live in the smells
Of fruit; and Joy, with pinions light, roves round
The gardens, or sits singing in the trees.”
Thus sang the jolly Autumn as he sat,
Then rose, girded himself, and o’er the bleak
Hills fled from our sight; but left his golden load.
putting on wet shoes from
putting on wet shoes from this mornings ride only to get soaked again on the way home. no wait.
I dream of commuting in kit
I dream of commuting in kit that nice. Cheers guys.
What I love most about
What I love most about cycling in Autumn is seeing the changes in nature, especially seeing geese flying overhead – those guys are masters of drafting and if you watch them you’ll see they all take their turn on the front.
I would have to say I enjoy
I would have to say I enjoy Autumn because it is not winter. Have to be optimistic.
Being able to use my
Being able to use my expensively assembled autumn gear (and an excuse to buy more!).
Autumn colours on the trees.
Autumn colours on the trees. Bright sunny rides (when it’s not raining). Remembering that I actually don’t mind riding in the rain.
misty mornings and early sun
misty mornings and early sun 🙂
I like the cool misty
I like the cool misty mornings and the long shadows in the evenings.
There’s no better road
There’s no better road surface for improving bike skills than slimy, rotting leaf mold. Can’t wait.
Breathing in the crisp, clean
Breathing in the crisp, clean air. Witnessing the beautiful colour changes; the mix of reds, yellows and greens then home for some pumpkin soup
What better way to improve my
What better way to improve my bike handling skills/confidence with greasy surfaces. There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad kit!
That moment the day really
That moment the day really starts.
You, your bike, the rising sun, warm coffee lingers on the tongue.
It’s time to wind the legs up to power through the chill air.
Crank up a beaming smile. It’s autumn again. Bring it on.
After the heat of Summer, the
After the heat of Summer, the crisp Autumn chill is a delight.
I alas cannot match the
I alas cannot match the beauty of William Blake quotation but please I’ d love the gear!
Best thing got to be not to
Best thing got to be not to know what lies underneath those leaves. A bit of spice to the usual boring tarmac.
The first rides in autumn kit
The first rides in autumn kit – keeping warm against the new cold.
The crisp mornings, the cold
The crisp mornings, the cold breathe starts. Knowledge it’s going to get warmer in the day from the and spectacular views of the countryside. How long can I pedal for?
Autumn is the first chance I
Autumn is the first chance I get of a day off, to go out on the bike, since early Spring.
burning sensation in my legs
burning sensation in my legs at the end of the ride
Looks great! Just what I
Looks great! Just what I need.
Setting off in the dark lit
Setting off in the dark lit up like Blackpool illuminations, seeing the sun rise on a misty morning and appreciating quality waterproof clothing!
Wrapping the good bike in
Wrapping the good bike in cotton wool for another year.
The return of the geese –
The return of the geese – thousands flying overhead during an Autumn ride is good for the heart and soul!
Quieter roads on a dark
Quieter roads on a dark Sunday morning!
I like the temperature, and
I like the temperature, and the novelty of wearing autumn kit (which wears off after a while! The novelty, not the kit, that is!)
A winning comment
In the form
A winning comment
In the form of a haiku
I await the stuff
Bring on the padded gonks.
Bring on the padded gonks.
The crisp air and those first
The crisp air and those first few lung-busting cold breaths as I hit the Staffordshire countryside and get up to speed.
Autumn, love it.
Coming home soaked through
Coming home soaked through and still feeling great
Simple…riding my bike. Not
Simple…riding my bike. Not matter what time of year, just ride.
The only time of year I can
The only time of year I can wear my experimental pumpkin helmet.
Those crisp clear mornings –
Those crisp clear mornings – can’t beat them 🙂
the crystal clear light of a
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
Setting off when it’s cold and damp and the sun burning through to a clear sky.
Having to buy new cycling
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
Cheeks are red
Fingers are blue
I like the rain
But my kit is poo.
Working out precisely which
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…
The empty roads. Riding in
The empty roads. Riding in the dusk.
That feeling when:
– you are
That feeling when:
– you are layered up for end-of-the-world weather in the morning and the sun shines on the way home…
– you set the fastest time in the morning route, then the slowest back in to the wind home
– leaves dont block the line…
– you spend an hour cleaning your bike and it’s plastered in mud & dirt again within 5 minutes
– you grin as people ask you “wouldn’t it have been easier to drive in to work today?”
– you try to “hide” your fingers from the cold wind behind your handlebars
– you have one day in the rain and think “I really must get the mudguards on, tonight….” and repeat this every day for a week.
#allaboutthebike
using my nice new vulpine
using my nice new vulpine gear!
I enjoy the Autumn for riding
I enjoy the Autumn for riding from darkness into dawn in the morning, and riding back into darkness in the evening.
It’s the season that never
It’s the season that never lets you down, is supposed to be a bit blustery, bit wet, beautiful lighting and leaves fall off trees…as long as you’re prepped, makes for epic shredding!!
What’s not to like….cold
What’s not to like….cold crisp air and autumnal sunlight!!! Riding out on the Forth and Clyde canal early in the morning with the mist and the sound of silence…
What’s not to like….cold
What’s not to like….cold crisp air and autumnal sunlight!!! Riding out on the Forth and Clyde canal early in the morning with the mist and the sound of silence…
After setting off feeling
After setting off feeling pretty cold it’s that moment 5 minutes into my commute when I hit my first hill and warm up straight away…toasty.
me pleeeeeaaassse
me pleeeeeaaassse
freedom. it’s not about
freedom. it’s not about training, it’s not about racing, it’s about remembering why you ride, that giddy feeling of being a kid again, and why it makes you smile.
Leaves on the road, Brisk
Leaves on the road, Brisk autumn air, cycling in autumn is awesome – hell yeah!
Wet leaves, low sunlight
Wet leaves, low sunlight bouncing off of the roads, condensation in drivers windows. I love it all.
It has to be the cut and
It has to be the cut and thrust of cross racing followed by recovering in front of an open fire!
Pick me!
Pick me! ~X(
It’s getting nippy…
It’s getting nippy…
Knowing that the riding I do
Knowing that the riding I do now will pay back in the Spring, when others are just getting their bikes out of hibernation.
(No subject)
:H
It’s got to be the crisp
It’s got to be the crisp mornings, a flask of coffee in the bottle cage and a detour via somewhere pretty to drink it.
Enjoying the cold, crisp air?
Enjoying the cold, crisp air? Come on! Autumn is just another excuse for buying more kit.
Flying down a tree covered
Flying down a tree covered lane, the leaves being whipped up by your mates bike ahead making you feel like Batman but with out the jet thrusters or the lycra…no wait just like Batman!!
I like the fact that I have
I like the fact that I have an excuse to ride slower due to low sun, wet leaves, etc… and can take in more of the beautiful scenery of Perthshire.
It has to be knowing that
It has to be knowing that it’s only going to get colder, darker, and harder. Making that conscious choice not to put the bike into storage, to enjoy the crisp morning, the cool breeze, and beautiful scenery. Winter is coming (excuse the reference).
The smell of wet grass in the
The smell of wet grass in the roadside.
First ride: Too warm
Second
First ride: Too warm
Second ride: Too cold
Third ride: Rain
One day I’ll get the kit right! When I don’t, at least I’m riding!
Racing the sun home after
Racing the sun home after work
i love the colours the
i love the colours the vibrant oranges and yellows the cold the fact you never know if you will be out alone or on a road filled with people due to the weather.the crunchy lanes filled with leaves and the chance to go out in all weathers in nice clothing that does what it says on the packing
The feeling after the shower
The feeling after the shower after the ride
You get a chance to use the
You get a chance to use the kit thats too warm for summer and too cool for winter !
For a week or two anyway.
Cold crisp days in the
Cold crisp days in the lanes…JB
Thank you in advance
Thank you in advance =D>
Cycling cafés!!!
Cycling cafés!!!
Racing the rain home
Racing the rain home :))
Yes please !
Yes please !
The crisp fresh morning air
The crisp fresh morning air
There is no such thing as bad
There is no such thing as bad weather, only a poor choice of clothing – get it right and get on your bike!!!!
The crisp fresh air when you
The crisp fresh air when you set off…but not so cold that you need loads of layers
The multicoloured leaves on
The multicoloured leaves on the trees and the sound of slick tires on a damp surface, on a bike with mudguards and discs – lovely
The sunrise over the cycle
The sunrise over the cycle track
The “surprise” season – sun,
The “surprise” season – sun, rain, heat, cold, wind, calm – all experienced through the joy of riding a bike.
Just finally being out there
Just finally being out there after waiting for bike and health to let me.
Sense of smugness
Sense of smugness
Because it’s the best of
Because it’s the best of Summer and Winter rolled into one!
Fresh air, freedom and great
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
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
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
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
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
going out at dusk and having the road to yourself because everyone else is watching the Bake Off…
Mist swirling round the feet
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
Could do with some new autumn kit…
Crisp air in the morning.
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
When the cold/wind/rain kicks in and you realise you feel just that little more alive!
Reaching out for the autumn
Reaching out for the autumn sunrise through low-lying mist
The fact that my autumn is in
The fact that my autumn is in June!
Smashing myself on a nice
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
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.
It’s less sweaty.
Winter bike!
Winter bike!
Best thing about the autumn?
Best thing about the autumn? That’s easy: CYCLOCROSS!
Brisk crisp days of burnt
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
Avoiding the wet leaves that cover the road around my way.
My turn for the win, yes?
My turn for the win, yes?
The physical experience of
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
Trying to find any method at all to keep toes and fingers toasty or at least free from frostbite
Strava beating tailwinds from
Strava beating tailwinds from Autumn Cyclones in Perth, but comes with getting drenched. :H
The cold and calm days that
The cold and calm days that get you off the turbo and into the fresh air.
Spending evenings trying to
Spending evenings trying to choose what beautiful tortures to target for next year’s season, whether racing or leisure and making plans accordingly. It’s a lovely combination of wistful reflection on the end of one season and foolish optimism for the next.
Autumn – Riding through four
Autumn – Riding through four seasons in a day and nature’s colours at their best
Yes please
Yes please
Easy, getting to my
Easy, getting to my destination before everybody else because traffic is so bad. Plus I’m warm and getting fit.
It has to be the soft light
It has to be the soft light on the autumn colours, the slight chill to wake you up on your commute and of course the endless threat of punctures from debris on the road! Keeps you on your toes!! 😉
Cold feet hot water….
Cold feet hot water…. Tingles….
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Getting the fixed wheel
Getting the fixed wheel out.
Seeing the sunrise from a quiet country lane.
No matter what season… Just
No matter what season… Just love riding.
Enjoying the crisp morning
Enjoying the crisp morning air, whilst the rising sun warms the misty fields and awakens the wildlife during my daily commute… so good!
Not cold enough to need lots
Not cold enough to need lots of layers but not hot enough to sweat too badly after a short ride.
Any day on the bike is a
Any day on the bike is a great day…
Squeezing out post-work rides
Squeezing out post-work rides in the diminishing daylight.
Two consecutive rides are
Two consecutive rides are never the same – the conditions are constantly changing. It is also nice to observe the progress of autumn from saddle.
Cool, crisp and sunny morning
Cool, crisp and sunny morning rides, amazing sunsets, charging my lights at my desk …… sooo many things!
Cycling in the crisp autumnal
Cycling in the crisp autumnal air & staying warm by layering up. The obligatory coffee & cake stop feels all the better on an autumn ride.xx
Pedalling through the wispy
Pedalling through the wispy pink early morning mist and out to the hills to enjoy the colours of a newly golden landscape. Cupping my hands around a steaming mug of tea afterwards…all the more satisfying.
The calm after the storm.
The calm after the storm. Had it this morning, battered by wind and rain descending the Beacon and pushing Northwards on. As the gale dropped, the flapping stopped. And then, there was silence and sunshine. Made it all the more worthwhile. Soaked to the skin, mind, when I got to work.
Dark mornings & misty
Dark mornings & misty sunrises
Crispy, chilly air, mists,
Crispy, chilly air, mists, leafs on fire, again only real cyclists on the road without inline skaters all over the cycling paths..
Bright Blue skies, with just
Bright Blue skies, with just a hint of chill in the air – makes me feel so alive on the bike
Pulling on my Goretex winter
Pulling on my Goretex winter riding shoes and anticipating toasty toes.
The wind on your back as you
The wind on your back as you get pushed along at break neck speed.
Doing the same rides as
Doing the same rides as summer and not feeling overheated at the end of the ride. The red and yellow autumn colours of the bracken on the hills and the trees in the valleys.
Being the last person on the
Being the last person on the club run still in shorts and feeling proper hard as a result
Warm wind. Tailwind, that is.
Warm wind. Tailwind, that is.
The best thing about riding
The best thing about riding in autumn is that convincing feeling that this if going to be your best winter of training yet and that it will lead to the best road season yet next year. The feeling quite often subsides when winter sets in.
My favourite thing about
My favourite thing about cycling in autumn is that it is cycling! Just love it!
Cooler temperatures,
Cooler temperatures, beautiful autumn colours. Perfect time for cycling.
getting home in one piece
getting home in one piece 🙁
The light and the colours of
The light and the colours of the leaves- and not sweating buckets!
isnt it all about coming up
isnt it all about coming up with the appropriate excuse for the time of year why I cant do yard work and rake leaves in so I can get a cool weather ride in. No, dear, I can rake leaves, because the wind will just blow it right back on the lawn! I will take a ride and maybe the wind will die down by the time I get back!
The nice chill on your legs
The nice chill on your legs as you set off, followed by the tingle in your fingers as they freeze.
Fresh crisp sunny mornings
Fresh crisp sunny mornings and the excuse to buy new kit!
dark morning glove wearing
dark morning glove wearing lights shining breath steaming feet freezing leaf skidding sun setting long sleeving hot coffee crisp evening
Cold, crisp and fresh
Cold, crisp and fresh mornings. Getting the overshoes and tights on. Prefer this cool Autumnal time of year to any other.
Yes please it’s freezing
Yes please it’s freezing cycling to work :”(
Having to put the work into
Having to put the work into to break into a sweat!
Its the ‘mist and mellow
Its the ‘mist and mellow fruitfulness’ isn’t it? And that’s just the smell of my baselayer… 😐
Last night’s massive, orangey
Last night’s massive, orangey moon, seen through misty trees, with the sound of the wind and my tyres hissing as they hit the wet patches of road; all done in the dark – even familiar roads look completely different – and without getting too hot. What’s not to like?
Sharp, crisp mornings, Peak
Sharp, crisp mornings, Peak District cloud inversions and decent kit to wear!
Crisp fresh frosty morning,
Crisp fresh frosty morning, flask of hot coffee and flapjack. Heaven.
Riding in the rain
Riding in the rain
Love the autumnal
Love the autumnal mist.
Lookin forward to crisp frost.
Don’t love the puddle gamble: 1cm deep or an endless pothole chasm?
Cool crisp air.
Cool crisp air.
I’m in! Fave thing about
I’m in! Fave thing about cycling in Autumn is I get to see both sunrise and sunset on my commute.
The best part is the chilled
The best part is the chilled weather, allows you to push even harder
Scenery glows, yellow-brown
Scenery glows, yellow-brown golden leaves.
Decisions decisions, stay short, or long sleeves?
One thing is certain….cover my knees!
Ride mist early mornings or chilly dark nights?
Better remember to charge up my lights!
Making most of the weather, there’s no time to rest.
winter is coming, but autumn’s the best!
I can use my mud guards,
I can use my mud guards, horray!
Cooler mornings and darker
Cooler mornings and darker nights 😀
Fresh crisp morning rides
Fresh crisp morning rides under a cold blue sky….
Fresh crisp morning rides
Fresh crisp morning rides under a cold blue sky….
Seeing your breath hang in
Seeing your breath hang in the crisp air, and feeling the chill disappear (except from the fingers) after the first few miles! Also, the sound of dry leaves crackling under tire is wonderful.
Top of a hill in the early
Top of a hill in the early morning sunshine, looking down into the valley, misty and full of autumnal colour. At the bottom is small place that sells coffee and teacake #perfect
Not too cold, autumn leaves
Not too cold, autumn leaves on the roads, perfect!
On a clear crisp morning
On a clear crisp morning cycling in to the sun one minute and the moon the next and riding harder than you meant to so you keep warm!
Crisp leaves and being able
Crisp leaves and being able to wear a snood without being laughed at
I think there is more variety
I think there is more variety and things of interest during Autumn than any other season. It is clear that summer has ended and that things you see every day are changing, dying or hibernating. That could be seen as a negative thing yet it is magical to witness it.
The shortening days prompt us to value the time we spend outside; leaves change colour and fall from the trees, revealing the branches we haven’t seen since April; seed is sown in dark brown fields that only recently held crops ready for harvesting; the weather is variable and unpredictable, full of drama and a delight to the senses. We do not yearn for spring just yet.
(this photo on Flickr by a friend of mine looks far more luscious here)
A brisk tailwind to push me
A brisk tailwind to push me along (though not the reverse).
Feeling righteous in having
Feeling righteous in having that hot chocolate drink at the ride’s end
at first I complained about
at first I complained about the weather but my wife pointed out that i always enjoy getting out some cycling gear that I haven’t used for ages
Nobody realises you’re
Nobody realises you’re sweating when you’re rain soaked anyway
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The half light enhances the
The half light enhances the buzz as the wheels turn round and round
The half light enhances the
The half light enhances the buzz as the wheels turn round and round
No one can see my knackered
No one can see my knackered old err I mean retro kit in the dark!
No one can see my knackered
No one can see my knackered old err I mean retro kit in the dark!
The fresh air just after the
The fresh air just after the rain and contrast of views on misty mornings and Autumnal colours in the afternoon sun.
It’s for that moment when you
It’s for that moment when you are wrapped up warm against the crisp cold air on your bike, come round a corner to a beautiful bright autumn morning sky warming your face. The knowledge only you are experiencing that whilst everyone else is still sitting at home inside!
Yes bring it on, the chill
Yes bring it on, the chill feeling early in the morning will be very appreciated by these great clothes.
i love the fresh crisp air
😀 i love the fresh crisp air and autumn colours as you cycle through the countryside,all my troubles and cares disappear while im riding.as long as you wear good bright clothing and good lights its as good as summer
The low sun in the sky,
The low sun in the sky, making certain that I can’t see the road or oncoming traffic! Bring back summer
Fresh air and not quite so
Fresh air and not quite so much sweat in the eyes!
Vulpine autumnal goodness!
Vulpine autumnal goodness!
Less sweat, less water
Less sweat, less water bottles and more kms!
Cold early morning air and
Cold early morning air and dry, crisp leaves. Perfect.
Getting out of the house away
Getting out of the house away from the family, same as any other time of year.
No need to hang up your cycle
No need to hang up your cycle now that autumn is here. Just layer up with the right clothing and hit the empty back roads. In summer the days are brighter and warmer, but in the autumn the air is crisper, the colours more vibrant and the ride more exhilarating.
Oh ear. It’s turbo time. I
Oh ear. It’s turbo time. I want to cry :”(
You get to wear more gear!
You get to wear more gear! winter weather requires kit giving great performance and style, thanks Vulpine 🙂
Cycling in the chilled
Cycling in the chilled morning air provides a warm glow to my cheeks and a feel good factor for the rest of the day
lovely watching the smoke
lovely watching the smoke rise off the river on the way to work in the mornings now
Sunrise on a crispy morning,
Sunrise on a crispy morning, light mist clinging to the Yorkshire landscape, and a bike… I can’t think of a better way of starting an autumnal day!
lazy sunday rides when the
lazy sunday rides when the air is crisp and fresh, the towpath is your own as you take that first deep breath, crisp golden leaves and puddles on the path and the pub all warm and welcoming with a fire in the hearth
lazy sunday rides when the
lazy sunday rides when the air is crisp and fresh, the towpath is your own as you take that first deep breath, crisp golden leaves and puddles on the path and the pub all warm and welcoming with a fire in the hearth
lazy sunday rides when the
lazy sunday rides when the air is crisp and fresh, the towpath is your own as you take that first deep breath, crisp golden leaves and puddles on the path and the pub all warm and welcoming with a fire in the hearth
Same as every other
Same as every other season-saving a few quid on petrol and gaining smugness points on my car commuting colleagues!! And all the poetic stuff about mists and mellow fruitfulness above!!
Colours!
Colours!
I love starting out on a
I love starting out on a commute when it’s cold, your breath is condensing in front of you and you think shorts were a mistake. And then after a few minutes riding, you’re toastie!
Heading out in the cold/rain
Heading out in the cold/rain and realising you made the perfect kit choice!
Truly fresh air,
Heart
Truly fresh air,
Heart pumping,
Good legs,
Rain don’t matter,
Cake.
Favourite thing(s)
Getting
Favourite thing(s)
Getting the chance to wear the excellent vulpine kit I will win.
Laughing in disgust at the diminishing numbers of summer commuters.
Empty lanes on a crisp early morning.
Cyclocross
I missed this summer through
I missed this summer through illness. I hope autumn is going to be better.
Autumn is great for rides out
Autumn is great for rides out into the countryside for coffee and cake !
Cool misty early mornings
Cool misty early mornings that can either burst into sunny Sundays or murky Mondays.
Racing the sunset on my
Racing the sunset on my evening commute, feeling the cool Air as you rush downhill
Hot legs and cold knees
Hot legs and cold knees
I absolutely love & cherish
I absolutely love & cherish the good ‘ol UK Autumn for riding due the crispness of the morning’s / evening plus the damp downpours to keep ya cool after the bright ray’s of sunshine are cooking you up…..Fantastic commuting weather me thinks.
I yoused to love going for
:”( I yoused to love going for long walks in the rain when I was down cus no one can see your tears in the rain, I don’t cry anymore I’m a cyclist I just get lorry spray in my eyes- two wheels good four not so good 8}
Really. How twee. How about
Really. How twee. How about sitting at home on a cold and frosty morning selling some over priced tat on eBay that you happened to win in a competition.
Autumn cycling: Not too hot
Autumn cycling: Not too hot and not too cold, and generally dry! Occasionally chilli starts, but a satisfying finish. 🙂
Lucky to be having one of the
Lucky to be having one of the best autumns for cycling that I can remember!
Those amazingly clear sunny
Those amazingly clear sunny mornings.
Crisp, cold sunny cycle ride
Crisp, cold sunny cycle ride to work in the morning. Dusky, cool ride home in the evening. Lots of smiles, moments that get missed in a car and companiable nods from those doing the same! Fantastic 🙂
The array of different colour
The array of different colour palettes on route, the milder climate and the knowledge that the colder it gets the more dedicated the cyclists you pass are.
Crisp air and the sun coming
Crisp air and the sun coming up on the commute into work in the mornings, followed by the cycle home through the beautiful London at night.
Can’t beat it really – one of my favourite times of year.
What I like about fall riding
What I like about fall riding is the ability to tweak your temperature to your liking with layers. In the summer and winter you are stuck with what mother nature sends your way, but autumn is usually intermediate enough for you to have control. With the right piece of kit of course.
Just getting out and blowing
Just getting out and blowing the cobwebs away!!!
My favourite thing about
My favourite thing about Autumn cycling is the blaze of different hues.
The pinch of cold on your cheeks as you realise that this, this way of travelling is true freedom.
Frosty winter mornings are
Frosty winter mornings are awesome for a ride to work, leaving in the dark and having the sun come up as you arrive at work 20 miles later B-)
This time of year is a great
This time of year is a great excuse to buy more cycling clothes for autumn.
The sense of possibility that
The sense of possibility that comes with the fall, perhaps from my school days. The feeling that this new year may be entirely different in ways I can’t imagine.
Crisp air burning the lungs
Crisp air burning the lungs on empty roads!!
Getting the best of the
Getting the best of the remaining sun, with quiet roads as all the fairer-weather riders give it up for the year.
The quietness of the crisp,
The quietness of the crisp, early morning dawn rides where the mist has enveloped the valleys & hills and the particles of your breath hang in the air.
As dawn turns to day and the sun is slowly rising – with the vision by torch light giving way to the day light, the mist subsides and the beauty of the leaves by now either golden or many other hues of the spectrum suddenly encompasses the view all around. Fellow riders that pass give a knowing nod or wave, a reaffirming sign that shows we are all part of a larger community – cycling and beyond.
Moving forwards into the autumnal day, the squirrels and other animals emerge from their dens and scurry by the roadside (making sure that all the last of their preparation is done for the long hibernation ahead) and I always start to contemplate the seasons ahead.
Can you tell autumn is one of my favourite seasons? 🙂
Mist, fog, rain, wind,
Mist, fog, rain, wind, mudguards, mates, cake, and tea!
Getting out on still sunny
Getting out on still sunny and warm days now the tourists have left the roads
A colourful canalside commute
A colourful canalside commute on a cool morning with the casual walkers still at home.
Stunning Autumn scenery. And
Stunning Autumn scenery. And the risk from slippy leaves keeps me on the edge of my seat.
Leaving the house early,
Leaving the house early, having the morning mist burning off as you ride, and finishing in the bright autumn sun…unless of course it starts to rain… :/
Not overstated but very swish
Not overstated but very swish design.
Cheers.
Ben
The changeable weather
The changeable weather
The squealing of tires on
The squealing of tires on leaves…
hold on, that should read squirming… 😕
Must be the crisp bright mornings then 🙂
Air clean and cool,
Up at
Air clean and cool,
Up at dawn to ride through pools of mist, lit by sunlight,
Tights and beanie in my backpack
Unneeded as my warmth grows.
Mists clear in golden sun on golden woods,
Nights crisp and clear, stars guide my wheels.
Rough winds driving cold rain,
Icy fingers and frozen toes,
Dank fogs and dark days,
Ever pedalling into growing gloom.
Summer seems so long ago.
(Acrostic (c) by A Rowland 2014)
MUD!!!!!!!
MUD!!!!!!!
The feel of the fresh crisp
The feel of the fresh crisp air on my face.
Having bare but warm legs in cold weather.
The colours on the trees.
Successfully dodging the conkers on the road outside my house.
The cool weather
The cool weather
Fewer fair weather commuters
Fewer fair weather commuters on the way to work..
The crisp sunny mornings
The crisp sunny mornings before everyone else is up and knowing you’ve scored another ride before winter sets in.
Around this time each year,
Around this time each year, the same painter returns to change the colours of the trees. Gripping the guiding handbars along this route that I know so well, Breathe! breathe in the last rays of the sun before it slips quietly away to its long absence.The clothes I have chosen with much care protects me from the encroaching cold. And this, is THE pleasure as my legs pedal faster and faster. Autumn is the spring of winter the painter Toulouse-Lautrec once said…
Rain, merino wool, darker
Rain, merino wool, darker nights, breaking out the strong lights. Thicker socks, lower sun, night rides, quieter roads for the ride home. Recovery guinness.
I love the fact that there
I love the fact that there tends to be fewer people on the road and that odd beautiful sunny, fresh morning that makes you want to leap out of bed and get on your bike.
Being blown back across the
Being blown back across the hilltops, after toiling up the valley on the tarmac.. 😀
Cycling is a thing of beauty
Cycling is a thing of beauty what ever the season, there is no such thing a bad cycling weather just the wrong clothes B-)
How long is this comp
How long is this comp running???
Cyclocross season. Commuting
Cyclocross season. Commuting in layers. Long sleeves. Mastering the crosswinds. Riding through piles of leaves.
According to Road.cc rules,
According to Road.cc rules, Schwag-grab winners are supposed to be chosen randomly:
“The date and (sometimes approximate) time of the draw will be posted on the story. We will draw the names at random and post the winners on the site.” (http://road.cc/schwag-grab-rules)
Are you now suggesting we actually need to worry about the quality of our comments? That is disturbing.
Brilliant contest! Great
Brilliant contest! Great judging and fun entries! =D>