Maybe it’s just us, but a couple of days of mild weather and a glimpse of the sun have our minds turning to spring. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not mindlessly optimistic – we realise that if the British weather can be relied on for anything it’s a changeable outlook – we just make sure we’re well prepared. It’s the reason we’re fans of merino wool, a material that’s perfectly suited to autumn, spring and winter riding.
Merino wool is breathable, naturally anti-bacterial, lightweight and soft – qualities that make it ideally suited to cycling wear. This particular example uses a blended polyamide to allow for a snug fit and added a polypropylene layer on the inside of the fabric to help moisture evaporate quicker.
We have a dhb merino long-sleeve jersey worth £50 to give away. Add a little luxury to your next ride or offer it to a loved one. To enter the draw, simply leave us a comment below, specify the size you’d like and we’ll pick a winner next week.
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Martin Richardson
This looks perfect for spring rides – would be great in a Large please 🙂
Darryl Sunnick
Might get me off the turbo and outside to enjoy that lovely British weather! Large please if Im lucky!🙂
Mark B
Cosy. Yes please!
John b nichol
Oh wow, really fancy one of those
AW
Looks toasty! A large would be nice (it’s been a while since I’ve been on the bike!)
Darren C
I’ve never had the luxury of wearing merino wool before, so keen to find out – XL for me please.
Philip Gregg
Beautiful jersey which would suit me down to the er, waist or perhaps hips.
Men’s large.
Alastair Fleming
Merino, favourite material for cycling tops. Large, mens
John Nichol
As Tony Christie might say “I’m on the road to a merino” size large please
Lucy
Merino cariño
Women’s medium please!
Karen V
Lovely, my favourite base layer and I’m a size 10 😍
John nichol
Would love this in size large
Stephen
If it’s good enough for sheep, then it’s good enough for me!
Men’s small size for me please
Mark
Nice kit, a medium mens would brighten my week and increase my visibility pls.
Julian Fargher
XXL, so does it come in flattering black?
Moragh Buchan
This looks lovely – a nice bright red in a medium would be wonderful. Thanks.
Karen V
Lovely, my favourite base layer, size 10 please 😍
Jill
Love the colour, matches my bike. If it comes in women’s sizes then a medium please, if I’m lucky.
Eve Sealy
Any women’s option? If so – small please. If not – men’s medium for my housemate
Martin Thorne
I would like one of these in Medium size please (is it also possible to have it in dark blue please?) as I don’t yet have any specific cycling clothing, and this would make a nice addition to my wardrobe.
Stefanos
Noice!
Robert Lewis
I would love one of these jerseys, size large would be perfect for me!
Fiona Dowson
It’s wool! Excellent. A natural fibre. It works for sheep.
Sue
Just the thing for Spring. Ladies size 16 please.
Vincent
I stink and could really use a large.
James
Men’s XL pretty please.
Paul O’ Brien
A DHB for POB in Large would be lovely. Cheers, POB!
Jon
Would be great in a men’s large
Gavin Wright
Perfect for Highland weather! Small would be great, please.
Peter Shirley
Holed my jersey on the ice last week, this would sort the gap in my wardrobe.
Alex Bielby
Size large please! Looks great
David Sharpe
There’s no such thing as the wrong weather as long as you’re wearing the right clothes. This looks just the job.
Men’s medium is my size.
Jonathan M
Warm and bright. A medium size would be perfect for me.
Jan Chisholm
Women’s 10 please – great to incentivise women to take up cycling!
BIKEPACKING BEEVERS
XXL would suit me please – keep up the good work — used the Cycle Break down you do service last September got me out of jail up in the Lake District when I had a major breakdown
Craig
Mens M please
Richard
XL, any colour, thanks!
Peter Clark
Mens large please. Another great prize
David Beacham
I know from previous experience they come up very small, what is the biggest you’ve got?
Pam Jibson
Wool keeps those hardy highland sheep warm so I’m sure it will work wonders for a slightly less hardy me 😊. Ladies size12/medium please
Raymond Williams
Amazing a jumper that is a colour match for my bike, large would be perfect thanks
JohnR
What a fantastic idea for the spring season that is coming. I would dearly love to win one. Thank you, ETA.
Judith Horrocks
Lovely gear, good luck everyone!
Ladies large if I win please.
Guy
Warm and sunshiney, everyone should have one. (Large)
Michael Hyde
Perfect to keep an old fella warm. Medium, please.
Marilyn Course
Looks fab would you believe it’s just my colour. Yes please I love to ride in it.
Brenda
A fabulous looking jersey to keep me toasty warm when l’m leading rides. Ladies size 10/small if l’m lucky. Thank you.
Debra Cassar
Fabulous colour that matches my bike!
Medium would be perfect please 🤞
robert peel
will be a great job for summer biking
robert peel
will be great for summer biking size XL PLEASE
Jane Angell
Love the colour nice and bright 🌞 😍
XL size
FRAN MCLEAN
I would so love one of these – warm, pay and my very favourite colour.
Jennie Parsons
Merino the quality choice – womens small size please.
Pamela
Cosy warm and fresh and cool. I’d love it. Large please
Will
Fed up with going Sans Merino.
Will
XL please!
Sarah Speakman-Jones
Red is my colour and small is my size 🙌
Johnny Faro
Yes please, need a new Jersey. Medium please
Dave
Nothing would make me happier than riding around wrapped up in the red hair of a sheep 🐏
A medium men’s would be great!
Jeannie Fortnum
Looks and sounds fabulous. Would love it in XL for my son’s birthday present. Good luck everyone.
Claire
Breathable, naturally anti-bacterial, lightweight and soft?! Wow this would be the perfect surprise for my husband. Mens Size L 😁
Moragh Buchan
Lovely colour, a medium size would be great. Thanks
Rafael Gonzalez
For ethical reasons I’m not buying clothes made of merino, but since it’s already been withdrawn from their stock, it would make no difference for sheep who this jersey would be allocated to, so please an M for me please
Steve K
A large one would be just great! Thanks
Steph
A “small man’s” jersey would be wonderful for my winter commuting.
Thanks ETA!
Mike Croker
That, in a men’s medium, would certainly brighten up my ride 😀
Ben Young
Looks comfy – medium
Chris Bromwich
Looks super smart, large or extra would probably suit me.
peter lawson
The joy if merino is you can wear it and wear it and wear it…it breathes, wicking away moisture and keeps you so very warm. The only choice of fabric!
Medium please.
Mags
A women’s large would be just what I need for winter riding. I remember seeing Merino sheep as I cycled across Australia, and they did look snugly.
George French
Pretty parky here lately, Medium please.
John V
Merino wool WOW!! Yes large please
Kierson Wise
Warm and bright
JohnB
If I were lucky enough to win this, I would want size Large 🙂
Clive Probert
Might even be ok for the ‘ British summer’. Medium, if I’m chosen.
Martin Baker
Ooooohhhh yes please.
Doug M
That looks really luxurious, and I would be very pleased to get one in Mens’ size Medium
PG
Looks awes9me – Xxxl for my non racing body
Lesley Walton
Really warm and a fab colour, I’d love to be the lucky person! Ladies medium please…
Martin
A large, unfortunately, would be great 🙂
Les Gunbie
XL please. Toasty!
Judith A Rout
good for being a wolf in sheep’s clothing! women’s small please if I’m lucky
Paul E
This would be perfect to keep the winter chills away. Yes please!
David
This would make a super birthday present for my roadie son. Pity his birthday is not until June, so it might just get tried out by his dad first!
Jez
Medium please
PeteG
Sounds like a great jersey. Mine would be a medium please.
Kelly smith
Looks really nice! I think a medium would suit me ❤️❤️
Huw
Men’s large – very welcome when cycling in the cold windy fenland .
Martin Broomfield
I wanna be a bright red sheep in size L, please!
David Hamilton
That looks lovely and toasty. Large please.
Mike the bike
A large red merino wool cycling jersey would be just the incentive to get me back in the saddle in these cold snaps.
Colin
I love merino wool for its warmth and a jersey in a brighter colour like this for my cooler season rides would make my year!
MEDIUM please.
Colin
love the colour – mine’s a large please
Tim Earl
Blimey, they’ll see me coming in that!
Tim Earl
… large please.
Gavin
Nice bit of kit… Large, mens, if you can indulge me please….
Steve D.
Merino is so practical on a bike. LOVELY! Medium PLEASE
Gordon May
Large please.
Kathy C
I cycle at least weekly all year round but don’t have any merino will cycling gear. Would love to give it a go,
Brian D
Just my colour
Peter Chisnall
Warming!
JohnR
What a fantastic idea for the spring season that is coming. I would dearly love to win one. Thank you, ETA. My size is XL.
Bill
One of these tops would be most handy. It would match the colour I’m seeing when motorists pass too close to me. Hopefully it would make me more visible on the bike and help to stop those all-too-frequent incidents. (Large men’s size, if lucky enough.)
Matthew Keating
Yes-s-s-s-s p-p-p-p-please… m-m-m-m-more w-w-w-w-w-warmth n-n-n-n-needed! XXL please
Faisal Choudhury
Winning this jersey would be ace! Size L
Damian Connaugton
Looks fab for keeping you warm in the winter months! Large please!
Margo Collier
This would make a wonderful gift for my brother in law. Medium please.
Anita Brayford
Soft, breathable and good for road visibility – perfect cycling wear – XL please, if I’m the lucky one.
Ema A
Great colour! M please
Bazzer
Men’s XL for me please, if I’m lucky. Just what I need for snowy Yorkshire.
Boyd
Looks great – if lucky enough to be picked a medium for me please
Helen Hughson
Sounds amazing – I’d wear this for cycling and maybe for footy training too! I’d probably be an M or a L in this.
Gill
A Medium sized jersey would make my winter!
anthony mack
Brilliant sensible colour sensible material. stylish practical and a top that anyone would be proud of and want to get on their bike and be seen with
David Anthony
Cosy in XL to help shed those pounds before the summer sun comes out for real!
john
sounds warm & comfortable – XL size if I get chosen – thanks
Phil
Could you publish the name of the winner please each week.
The ETA
We’ll compile a list of winners covering the previous few weeks and publish at the bottom of our newsletter – one such update is going out today (11/2/22)
Andy Brown
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