#VulpineRides – Week Five

Announcing the winner of Week Five of our #VulpineRides photography competition. See the winning photo and some other notable entries.

Got my hotel living bike sorted, great start to the mid-week training! #vulpinerides #mybrompton #madeforspring #lanesnotlaps

A photo posted by Chris W (@amazingwilko) on May 18, 2016 at 2:29pm PDT

 

 
Chris (@amazingwilko) is this week’s winner of a pair of Men’s Jinzu Jeans for this great shot of his Brompton on what looks like a stunning morning in the Wicklow Mountains.   
 
As always, we had loads of brilliant images entered, so here’s a round up of a few more favourites from this week!  

Uphill all day #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #roadslikesthese #vulpinerides #vscocycling #vsco #vscocam #vscodaily #cyclingphotos #cyclingshots #igerscycling #thuringia #lifebehindbars #roadcycling A photo posted by Martin Wolfram (@martinwolfram82) on May 19, 2016 at 12:16pm PDT

Bit of exploring on today’s ride. #vulpinerides #cycling #yorkshire #outsideisfree A photo posted by Ryan Mallinson (@ryanmal1) on May 22, 2016 at 4:04am PDT

A photo posted by Tom Ballinger (@ballitom) on May 19, 2016 at 11:47pm PDT

Best seen by bike. This disused railway bridge spans the river Tweed. . . . #scottishborders #scotland #igersscotland #visitscotland #brilliantmoments #rivertweed #railwaybridge #melrose #cycling #cycletour #cycletouring #cyclelikeagirl #vulpinerides #igscotland #ig_scotland #bridges #architecture #engineering #scottisharchitecture #arches #instascotland #railroad #railways A photo posted by Claire C (@crabbitclaire) on May 21, 2016 at 3:20pm PDT

Seven years ago this week, I had the incredible privilege of embarking on a week-long solo bicycle tour of Wales. I had planned next to nothing in advance, but I got in touch with @droverholidays and reserved a bicycle and a set of panniers. I arrived at Heathrow, took a train to Hereford, and then a bus to Hay-on-Wye. I didn’t have a route or stops planned, only a general idea of the direction I wanted to go. I purchased a few of the National Cycle Network route maps and set out, riding as far as I could each day. When I began running out of daylight, I’d stop in the next town I came to and try to find a place to stay. Having hardly ridden since I was a teenager, this was the beginning of my life as an adult bicyclist, and—though my legs didn’t let me forget this—I overcame the obstacles and my outlook was forever changed. Some of the most memorable parts were the ones that I don’t have pictures of, because they included the worst weather, the most difficult climbs, the muddiest terrain, the experience of feeling completely lost, and the times that my body was ready to give out on me. It was here that I learned how pushing oneself through considerable torment can be an amazing experience, and also how a country can look even more beautiful in the rain. Although it would be years before I learned of the social media hashtag #roadslikethese, I could have tagged nearly every one of my picture with the same. Get out, ride your bike, explore, be spontaneous, push yourself, and don’t forget to take in the view. It will change your life. . . #wales #discovercymru #discoverwales #walesadventure #nationalcyclenetwork #bicycletouring #bicycleadventures #adventurebybike #adventurecycling #doyouevenlanebro #lanesnotlaps #countryside #countrylane #lostlanes #landscape #viewslikethese #vulpinerides #wanderlust #notallwhowanderarelost A photo posted by Caleb Langer (@bike_less_ordinary) on May 20, 2016 at 2:22pm PDT

My ride today. Not a bad set of wheels. ?????? #vulpineRides #cyclelikeagirl #bikeride #bikes #cycling #instacycling #vulpineRides #cycling #tuscany #colnago #italian #AATR #ridemoreroads A photo posted by Michelle (@cycling_woman) on May 18, 2016 at 10:10am PDT

Last sunday I was finally racing again – 95km, 2h45m, 34,5km/h #scalacykelløbet2016 #scalaløbet #cycling #bicycling #bike #race #racing #155 #wiliertriestina #wilier #xpizoard #castelli #specialized #outsideisfree #vulpinerides #roadtorestrap #fromwhereiride #vinifantini #ale #ritchey #selleitalia #camelbak #giro #campagnolo #theathletic #powerrace #sockdoping #fulcrum #look photo credit: Scala Cykelløbet A photo posted by Thore Rytter Klitgaard (@thorerk) on May 23, 2016 at 1:50pm PDT

Near the top of the Roman road near Pigwm fort and stone circle. #vulpinerides #outsideisfree #stravacycling #trailslikethese #lifebehindbars A photo posted by Andy Cox (@tr1ckyname) on May 24, 2016 at 8:52am PDT

What else do you need? #outsideisfree #vulpinerides #fromwhereiride #roadslikethese #cycling #cyclinglife #wymtm #explorenewroads #enjoyeverymile #stravaphoto #cyclingshots #roadcycling #arrieredupeloton A photo posted by Arrière Du Peloton (@arrieredupeloton) on May 24, 2016 at 1:29am PDT

 

Week Six of the competition is now open for entries so keep on photographing your cycling adventures and tagging them #VulpineRides on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. This week’s prize is a Laptop Commuter Backpack.

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