British springtime is notoriously fickle, but clothing made from merino wool allows you to laugh in the face of below-average temperatures.
Breathable, naturally anti-bacterial and lightweight, merino wool is perfect for cycling in the month that, in theory, comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
Win a merino jersey
We have TRIBAN Merino long-sleeve cycling jersey to give away. To enter the draw, simply leave us a comment below and specify the size you’d like. We’ll pick a winner next week.
Merino wool feels comfortable next to skin and allows some wind through, which is good for preventing moisture. Team up with a gilet or base layer on colder days.
Safeguard your springtime cycling
Bicycles are far more dependable than British weather, but occasionally they do break down. Even the shortest journey comes to an abrupt halt if you can’t fix a flat tyre, broken chain or buckled wheel at the roadside. And if you’re unlucky enough to lose your bike lock key, your ride home may not begin in the first place.
It’s why 30 years ago we launched Cycle Rescue – the UK’s first breakdown cover for bicycles.
ETA Cycle Rescue covers all kinds of cycle including trikes and cargo bikes. And if you ride an e-bike, you’ll be covered against breakdowns caused by mechanical faults, electrical problems, punctures or a flat battery.
ETA Cycle Rescue safeguards against breakdowns – including a flat battery
How much does bicycle breakdown cost?
Cycle Rescue costs only £24 per year with no hidden extras.
Breakdown cover for bicycles is as useful for experienced riders as it is for novices. After all, who knows when a breakdown is around the corner? We’ve been providing specialist cycle cover for over 30 years and we’re proud to be rated as Britain’s most ethical provider by The Good Shopping Guide.
Get Cycle Rescue for free when you buy ETA cycle insurance
Every cycle insurance policy of ours includes the following as standard:
• Theft, accidental damage & vandalism
• E-bike battery theft cover
• Cycle Rescue
• No devaluation of your bike over time
• £2m third party PLUS £20,000 personal accident cover
• Shed and garage storage
• Low standard excess of 5% (£50 minimum)
Read a full list of everything we include as standard.
The ethical choice
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.
The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK’s most ethical provider.
DarrenC
If I should be the lucky winner, the TRIBAN size guide recommends a size XL for me please.
Never had any Merino wool clothing before, so interested to experience all the benefits compared with other jerseys.
Thanks again to all at ETA!
James Gordon
Large size for me please (if required 🤔)
Tracy
Merino always looks so good … would love to give it a try .
Probably size small ( 10/12 equivalent ) if I’m lucky enough to win.
PhilipT
Large, please
Yousaf Mirza
What a lovely gesture! Looks great.
Shaun sheep
Can I have my coat back please?
Rob Lewis
I would love a merino jacket. Size L would be perfect for me.
Mark
Millions of sheep can’t be wrong in my home country! Merino wool rules for cyclists too,
Medium please.
Paul S
Large please!
Stephen
This looks like the perfect jersey in these chilly temperatures. A medium would be fabulous pls.
Gordon May
Large please. Always fancied some merino products
Susie
I’ve never had a merino cycling jersey – this sounds perfect for the chilly weather we’re having in SE England. If I were lucky enough to win, a size M would fab.
Craig YOUNG
A medium jersey for me looks just the ticket for warmer rides.
Abraham
Medium please
Rhodri Davies
What a generous prize from ETA again. Size medium if I’m the fortunate one pleeeeeze!
Gillian
I love merino wool, but they must be kept away from moths!! Medium please
John Darby
Perfect for this beautiful Spring we’re not having!
Tobi James
Womens size 14 please
Richard
XL please – but if there is only a smaller size I’ll pass it to my other smaller half
Shaun Sheep
My size is small please since I lost my coat…
John Darby
Oops, sorry, medium please!
Fran Peck
XL or L please
Gavin Wright
Nothing so cosy as Merino wool – I’d like a ladies size 10, please, if I win!
Gavin
Men’s size Large or XL pls!
james
XL please
its easier than shearing the sheep in the field next to me.
Mags
Large for a lovely look, please.
Jonathan M
The way the weather is going, this jersey will be needed all through the ‘summer’. Medium for me please.
Torun Bala
The worst that can happen I’d win it, the temperature changes & I have to wait till autumn/winter 2025 to wear it.
Oh well put me in!
Janet
That looks just what is needed for cycling in Scotland. Medium please.
Karen Brock
Large please
Lucy
Yes please! men’s medium pls
Helen Allen
Oooo my fave colour! Medium please 🙏
Peter Clark
I laugh in the face of below-average temperatures and tweak the nose of seasonal unpredictable weather!
I’d like a L please
JohnB
Merino rules OK! Size L 🙂
Andy Brown
Woollen it be nice to win…
Trev Bloxham
Loving the colour of this merino wool top, I’d definitely stand out to the traffic. Large size if I’m lucky.
Andrew Garside
This top would be very welcome as it’s stubborn cold north winds at the moment.
Linda keen
Have osteoarthritis can’t walk very well would keep me warm on my mobility scooter 🛴 large sizel
Please.
Will Bramhill
My wife says I’m woolly headed already, so this will complete the look.
Billy Macdonald
A medium if I’m lucky enough please.
Mark B
A large in mens please!
matthew newell
In this Spring we all need some heavy duty warmth. A medium for me if possible
CraigSA
I love merino clothing. Size 2XL please
Sunl
Medium please
Barry Teal
Love my merino base layers so one of these in large would be a welcome addition to my wardrobe, should I be fortunate enough to win.
Pamela
Merino is always the best. Copes with all sorts of weather and somehow just knows the level of comfort required. Medium would be great please.
Teresa
Size 10/12 Small please. Looks a great choice.
Teresa Mitchell
Would love one of them
Steve
Nice colour jersey for chilly riding.
Medium size would be me Mr ETA please.
Paul M
A large one would be brilliant please!
Anna Green
It’s my birthday tomorrow, so maybe I’ll be lucky! Size14 please.
Ben Young
Not baaaad for cycling in
Medium for me please!
Marta
It looks great! I would love a size S or XS if available
Boyd
Keen as mustard to win a medium!
Molly olly
Ladies size 14 please!
Not holding out much hope of winning one though!
Nick V
Merino is perfect for spring and autumn riding and good with layers for winter. I’d like a Medium please .
Moragh
Ideal for the weather at the moment, size M, please.
Fred
Looks very cosy. L please
Lonnie
Very stylish. L size
PeterG
Merino wool – yes please size M
Paul
MMM, just how I like my mustard to be. Thanks
Ed Fleet
As a cyclist who loves the challenge of riding in all conditions, winning a merino wool cycling jersey would be an great addition to my gear. The green colour adds visibility and style on chilly spring rides.
David Fisher
That’s just what I need for these cold east winds
Lesley
Since this winter is refusing to end, this lovely jersey will get plenty of wear. Medium lady please!!
Graham Corfield
I think I might be wearing this all summer at this rate, the way the weather is going, if I am lucky enough to win of course. Large please!!
Jenny C
Ladies large please
Peter Hutchison
Looks like an excellent top – I’d wear it a lot in Spring and Autumn. Size men’s medium please if I should be the lucky winner.
Les
Medium please!
Kelly Smith
I’d love one – small please
Clive
A merino wool jersey isn’t just for Spring the way the climate is changing, so I’ll happily jump into a medium.
Peter Chisnall
Very warming!
Jane
Merino is brilliant, so long as it is from museling free source.
Paul Soane
Totally agree. Mulesing is cruel. Australia abuse 90% of sheep when carrying out this practice. Vegan clothing is the ethical choice so I’m surprised ETA are offering this
ROBERT PEEL
yes please i would like to win this size large
Jill
A medium Merino for me please. Thanks
Paul V
I’m freezing my Merinos off.
Graham Mack
What a lovely looking piece of kit.
I would really like one of these in large size, please.
Linda
Love Merino wool. Ladies uk size 14 please
John
A merino jersey is the ultimate clothing on those chilly morning rides
Les Gunbie
Better than a yellow jersey. XL please 🙂
Peter
A cosy xl or xxl!
Helen
Loving the mustard colour. A Small please!
Alastair
Still cold up here, so would be a very welcome addition to the keep warm wardrobe. XL would be the size
Alastair
Jonathan Hunt
Simply yes – great. Large please.
Debbie lewis
Ohhh that looks amazing, perfect for this miserable spring weather. I’d like a medium please. 🙂
Martin Baker
XL please.
Steve Davies
A Medium would make my week pls!
Phil
Medium please
Glyn
Really need this for my early morning rides. It’s not as warm as it should be at this time of year.
Sarah
XL please
Tim Earl
Large men’s please.
Michaelbicycke
It would be great to wear a men’s medium merino wool jersey on these still cold early morning rides.
dave
Lovely stuff. Large please
Colin
Large pour moi xx
Bill
I do have an old merino jacket that has been a firm favourite for years. My wife noticed recently that it had developed a couple of small holes in the arms (through over-use probably). Therefore, if lucky enough, one of these (in a men’s large size) would be a welcome replacement.
Tracey
My brother-in-law was knocked off his bike so a bright top would make him more visible. Plus it’s his birthday this weekend! Size L please
TD
Mustard/custard colour, what’s not to love! Merino is some material – warm and cool.
Yes, please; women’s size 10-12
Nicholas Kilpatrick
Merino wool is usually super expensive but when it comes to products that work, this is one to fork out that money for. I have never been disappointed.
Large men’s
Abigail
I would love one of these, they look super cosy.
I’m size 20, so probably XL
Ema A
I think a small as I am size 10-12, nice colour 🚲