Cold weather cosy kit up for grabs

cold weather cycling

Stay toasty on your bike this winter with this collection of merino wool clothing that’s up for grabs.  Merino wool feels soft, insulates well and wicks moisture away from your skin to help you feel comfortable so we’ve put together a hat, neck warmer and gloves combo. To be in with a chance of winning, leave us a comment below and we’ll pick a winner next week.

ETA cycle insurance

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The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover  and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.

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Comments

  1. Jill

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    We’ve been lucky up to now. They look perfect to have handy for when or if needed.

  2. Richard Scrase

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    Do your children borrow and then lose your special, warm, lovely, carefully cared for over the years cycle gear? Yep, me too. Yes please to these.

  3. David Sharpe

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    Merino is ideal for winter – I’ve got a long sleeve Merino top, thin and light but very effective.

  4. Vic Kearley

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    Look super warm and ready for the winter weather that’s sure to come post-Brexit 🙂

  5. Peter Clark

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    I’ve got these gloves. They are excellent but after years of wear they are falling apart so a replacement would be wonderful. And the other bits a bonus!

  6. Mary Lloyd

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    What a lovely selection of merino goodies! It would be lovely to use these on a daily basis!
    Thanks for the chance to have them!

  7. Tim Earl

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    Heard a lot about merino, would love to give it a try.

  8. Julian Fargher

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    That bottle cage toolkit looks cosy

  9. Tom O Toole

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    Just the job for chilly cycle rides!

  10. Lawrence Brunt

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    Tried lots of gloves as my hands get very cold at this time of year cycling to work. It would be interesting to try these.

  11. Roy Shearer

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    heeloo!

  12. Chris O’Shea

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    These sound excellent, I have a feeling it’s going to get colder over the next few weeks…

  13. Graham

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    Just lost a glove. Would love a replacement!

  14. Steve

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    Merino is perfect for wintry weather – so warm and so comfortable! Yes please!

  15. johnny faro

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    wool-d ewe believe it. It would Merino a lot to me if I won

  16. Steve Green

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    Wow! Cool!

  17. Paul

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    My brain is too cold to think straight and my fingers have nearly fallen off. Desperately need the right clothing!

  18. Les Gunbie

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    Perfect for Brighton’s Naked Bike Ride …

  19. Andrea Partridge

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    I would love these to keep me warm on my winter rides to work in deepest Scotland!

  20. Fran Peck

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    I have my Mobility Scooter InStranded with you so hope I win to keep me warm lol

  21. John Collier

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    I am 94 and feel the cold. My ventures out in the cruel world would be all the more pleasant with a bit of additional clothing.

  22. Emma

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    This kit looks fab, inspired me to try a Haiku:

    Wool for my fingers
    When I ride my bicycle
    Happy in the cold.

  23. Mark Brady

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    I love merino wool. So soft against your skin and has natural insulation properties.

  24. Robert Lewis

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    In my old age I’m feeling the cold more – these would be a great help to keep me riding in the cold weather.

  25. Clare Gordon

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    It’s chilly up north! Yes please.

  26. james

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    In case of more cold weather would be a useful addition to keep warm

  27. David Ledger

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    The older I get the more I get numb white fingers and I find it difficult to get suitable gloves that prevent this. Maybe this is a promising help, so would love to try them.

  28. Teresa

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    I have a merino wool jumper which gets used for winter rides and keeps me quite snug so I’d love to try out the gloves and hat, etc.

  29. Mike Croker

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    Mmmmm, Merino 😀

  30. Gavin

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    Please contact me for delivery address.

  31. tom williams

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    Still always pack my buff in my panniers (Ortlieb of course) for those unexpected colder or more polluted journeys. There’s no such thing as bad weather – just inappropriate clothing.

  32. Carol W

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    Merino. Toasty.

  33. Brian

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    Just what I need!

  34. Chris Bromwich

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    Looks really cosy.

  35. Greg

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    Toasty treats

  36. Andrew

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    Great kit for cycling in wintry weather – no excuses not to be out on the bike! ETA on the button with the kit cyclists need, as ever.

  37. Sally

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    I don’t get out on my bike during the winter due to not having proper warm gloves so these would get me out for sure 🙂 !

  38. Anne Hahlo

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    Love reading your newsletters – and now you are spoiling us with the chance to win these goodies.
    Perfect to keep us cycling in the cold weeks ahead.

  39. Mark Minion

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    Love the feel of merino wool, fingers crossed

  40. Phil

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    One day……

  41. Peter Chisnall

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    Toasty!

  42. Mark Bobbitt

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    I need new gloves so this would be perfect.

  43. Rory Harkins

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    Could definitely do with these when the weather turns.

  44. Kevin Morris

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    ETA = extra toasty attire the ethical choice just what I need to keep this old soul warm.

  45. Annmarie Pottrell

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    They look lovely and warm. Great for dog walking as well as cycling.

  46. Michael Potter

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    These would be perfect to weather the full, nithering might of the Geordie winter! 😂 Cold on the bike is never much fun.

  47. Dan

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    These would keep me toasty and warm cycling to work and back

  48. Huw Thomas

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    Would deal with the cold blast from the Urals in East Anglia.

  49. Lucy

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    Biketastic. Yes please…

  50. Jim Woodlingfield

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    After 21 years my hat is getting a little threadbare, this great kit would have me looking smart through the winter. ^_^

  51. PeteG

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    These merino wool warmers are the ideal antidote to winters icy blasts

  52. Yousaf Mirza

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    Warm extremities = one less thing to whinge about!

  53. Richard Newman

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    The neck warmer will come in handy for my llama.

  54. Graham Corfield

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    They look great, just the job for my old and cold extremities!! Its always a struggle to keep warm on the bike as you get that bit older!!

  55. Steph

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    Merino is the best, I’ve got several merino base layers, but never tried merino accessories like these lovelies! 🥰🥰🥰

  56. Stephen D.

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    I ❤️ merino wool 🐑

    Thanks ETA for another opportunity

  57. Mark

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    My work colleagues think I’m crazy riding to work all through the winter, but there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad cloths!

  58. CRAIG

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    GET OUT ON YOUR BIKES, no more feeling sheepish!!!!

    🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

  59. James Russell

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    Please. Bring on the cold!

  60. Dom Qaiser-Sweeting

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    Bahhhh!

  61. Vincent

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    Warmer for thirteen hours a week, yes please.

  62. Alastair Seagroatt

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    The snow is due here soon, would keep me going through the Scottish blasts, especially as my circulation fades as I age.

  63. Philip Benson

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    Not much winter weather so far, but these look toasty warm

  64. Elspeth

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    Cyclists WOOL the world!!!! 🙂

  65. Fran Raven

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    Extra layers always welcome !

  66. David Hamilton

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    Merino is fantastic, light weight and very warm. I would love this kit.

  67. Ema A

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    Pick me pick me!!! <3

  68. Sue B

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    My tiny hands and large ears are always frozen at the end of a winter bike ride so would benefit from these goodies am sure.

  69. Matt blackmore

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    This Merinos so much to me, thanks!

  70. Matt blackmore

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    Make it mine!

  71. Raf

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    would love some Jose merino wool gear!

  72. Fergus

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    Perfect for me!

  73. Gary Outram

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    Winter is coming (or so I’ve heard).

  74. Bryn Jones

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    I’m 85 and need something to stave off the cold on the bike.

  75. Jonathan Hunt

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    I live in England – say no more.

  76. John

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    They look great and I’d love them to keep me warm when cycling.

  77. Steve

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    Don’t know about EWE, but I just love merino wool for cycling. 🐑🐑😍❤️

  78. Lisa Chilton

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    Having moved from the south coast of England to the North of Scotland, I make good use of my cycling thermals and always need more!

  79. FRAN MCLEAN

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    Oooh!! These look really cosy and there will be plenty more nippy chilly mornings the winter I fear. Yes please.

  80. Darren C

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    Never tried Merino wool before, if given the chance I would wear them on & off the bike.

  81. John C

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    Ooh lovely toasty kit! And I’ve lost my beanie so a replacement would be very welcome to keep my head warm in the Glasgow dreich 🙂

  82. Jamie

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    Yes please 😁

  83. NDH

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    Great giveaway and great breakdown insurance…

  84. Steve Donovan

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    Ooooh, fancy!
    I love a bit of merino to help keep me warm in these cold Yorkshire hills.

  85. TheCyclist

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    I want to feel like a sheep feels with all those woolies – toastie warm. So yes, please. May I have a set, please?

  86. Gary Robinson

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    I want to be toasty warm.

  87. Ben Young

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    They look very good for winter cycling!

  88. Sarah

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    Warm and lightweight, merino wool is brilliant

  89. Sally J

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    I used to cycle a lot but since having kids I’ve been driving too much! Determined to get back out there but the cold hands and ears really put me off. I’d love some decent kit to keep comfortable and keep up the motivation!

  90. Ruth

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    Would love to try this, get me out on cold mornings

  91. Guy

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    I think that’s just what I need – or a cyclist-shaped giant eiderdown

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