The Didn’t Get What You Wanted $500 Gadget Giveaway

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I’m sure many of you received various sports gadgets over the last few weeks as part of the holidays.  But for those unlucky elves who received only a half-eaten gel packet in their Christmas stocking from their not-so-significant others, I’ve got a festivus of a present for you: This giveaway.

The winner will get a $500 credit to CleverTraining.com, my most excellent partner in this giveaway crime.  By supporting the site through Clever Training you also can save 10% on basically anything they sell (or get points instead).  If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero5 Black to a Garmin Vivoactive HR to a random pair of socks to the PowerTap C1 power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.  Whatever floats your boat (note: they don’t sell boats).

How to enter:

Simply leave a short description of what product you’d get and why (but don’t worry, you can change your mind later if you win).

The reason you need a short description of ‘why’ is that if you just put a simple product name (i.e. F3), you’ll likely get caught up in my SPAM filters.  And nobody wants to be sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM.  Got all that?

Good luck!

The giveaway entry period will run through Thursday, December 29th, 2016 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time.  Winner will be selected randomly.  One entry per person.  The selected product/products will then be ordered immediately and shipped immediately, assuming they’re in stock.

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5,994 Comments

  1. Dan

    I need a wahoo kickr ’cause baby it’s cold outside!

  2. Andrew

    A Garmin Fenix, fried my Garmin Seim after replacing the battery and I need a new swim watch.
    So why not replace the FR220 and have a One watch

  3. Andy r

    Kickr snap please or a fenix 3

  4. Matthew Brown

    Forerunner 735. Planning on doing my first triathlon this year.

  5. illeana figueroa

    Put it towards a new road bike

  6. Neil R

    Need a Garmin Edge 820 to replace a very old 500.

  7. Alan

    Tough decision, but I’d probably go for one of the running watches

  8. Arapito

    I’d go for the GoPro Hero 5 Black. Despite making hints along those lines over many Christmas seasons, Santa has never seen fit to leave one in my stocking. Perhaps I’ve never been good enough?

  9. Peder Eriksson

    I would love to elevate my training for upcoming 300 km sportive with 4iiii Ultegra power meter.

  10. Cornet

    The Fenix watch announced at the next ces conference

  11. Thomas

    Mavic Pro because it’s cool and I don’t really need it. Or a Tacx Neo because it’s cool and I need it a little bit more.

  12. Phillip Gibb

    Garmin hrm swim and tri straps because I have the fenix 3 hr but want to get the rest of the metrics especially during the swim.

  13. Paul Ruscica

    I would get the PowerTap C1 Power Meter because the wife and I have been training with a KICKR SNAP and now I want to know how I’m doing out on the road.

  14. Melanie W.

    I think I would use it toward a Wahoo Fitness KICKR SNAP for Zwifting.

  15. Joe H

    A simple treadmill to get running form back

  16. William Rennison

    I am recovering from a full Achilles rupture at the heel, putting on some weight, not training at all (especially with my twin through Zwift). I would love to be able to afford a Kickr and aid my recovery to full training again. 2 months since I rode my bike and I am forgetting my former self.

  17. Den

    New gopro hero 5 looks nice )

  18. Shane

    I would get a smart trainer or a power meter of some sort.

  19. Tim

    Probably a trainer upgrade for me. A new Kickr would be an awesome upgrade to the training cave!

  20. Jake s.

    Its definitely a smart trainer for me

  21. Tom Ryan

    I got the Fenix 3 HR for Christmas so I would probably get the GoPro Hero 5.

  22. Domingos

    A power meter to help with the summer training.

  23. Michael Martinez

    I’d get a Fenix 3 HR, because I’m sick of the chest strap.

  24. Robert

    Powertap power meter.

  25. Alex

    I’d kinda like a proper bike computer, so perhaps an edge 520..

  26. Wagon

    I’d put it towards the tacx neo for sure.

  27. Maria de Abreu

    I would spend the money on the Polar a360 , because it tracks the heart rate on the wrist, connects to my phone and has a cool design

  28. Hi Ray,
    I’d get a high-end sport watch (Garmin or Suunto).
    Best wishes!

  29. Bruno Medeiro

    I’d buy the Fenix 3HR because of its features and design!

  30. Yussu

    Hero 5 black. Need a new action CAM.

  31. Martijn

    A gopro 5 session would probably top my wishlist!

  32. Chappo

    Garmin VIRB, because I’d love to capture the action!

  33. Dean

    I’d probably start with one of those spin desks … hmm just generally a spree I think :)

  34. dennis bossaerts

    i fancy the powermeter. why?! to make a giant leap forward this triatlonseason io a baby step… thank you!!

  35. Stacey

    I’d get a new Garmin. Not sure which one.

  36. Jorge blanco

    I would like a fénix 3 hr, because is time to try Garmin.

  37. John Macdonald

    Garmin watch for me please

  38. Wal

    It’s a toss up between an Edge 520 or a Power tap PM.

  39. Thomas

    I need something new to meassure everything I can ;-)

  40. CJ

    920xt so my angel can be inspired to reach her goals!

  41. mike dray

    Fenix 3 HR would be a great item

  42. Jan

    I’d go for a GoPro to film my participation at Mallorca 312 :)

  43. Edwin

    Garmin Virb to post some sweet action vids

  44. Miquel

    I’d get a Fenix 3 HR to replace my Fenix 3 and Vivosmart HR

  45. Sam Bell

    I’d use the $ to buy a trainer, Tacx neo or Kickr for the times leaving the kids home alone would be frowned upon.

  46. I got a fenix 3 hr for chistmas* but could really use an edge for the bicycles – i still use an old gpsmap 60 for navigation and it most be 10 years old by now….

    * from my wife even trough i actually made the purchase myself from intersport.dk massive sale :-)

  47. Sandra M**

    I would love a power meters for my bike. I cannot seem to push myself enough when I train and I really want to get faster and stronger. I am 53 and just had rotator cuff surgery and will be only bike trainer for months. Now would be the perfect time!!

  48. Patricia garrido

    I would like a suunto spartan because y would like to try the touch screen.

  49. Michael McLaughlin

    Definitely the fēnix 3 Sapphire HR because 2017 will be the year I finally do a triathlon and I need a multi sport watch. As I wear my Garmin all the time it would be nice to have something a little more classic looking too. Thanks DCR as always.

  50. Mathias

    I would buy a gopro 5 to film my Transvulania Trailrun in 2017.

  51. Chance

    A powertap C1 power meter for my wife.

  52. Miki

    Power meter for my new bike!

  53. Paul

    Whatever fenix Garmin is cooking up to announce at CES!

  54. elquike

    A new Garmin wouldn’t do me any harm… would it?

  55. Miquel Barberà

    I’d get a pair of Vivosmart HR and use them as a gift for a couple of friends

  56. Cosmina

    Garmin Fenix 3 HR would be a dream come true!

  57. Tomas

    Probably a trainer!

  58. Giannis

    A trainer probably due to big nights…

  59. Neil Evans

    Some new wheels for my bike… Santa didn’t bring them :-(

  60. Angela

    I’d get a nifty indoor trainer to keep me cycling through these cold dark stormy winter months!! Got the running bits and bobs covered by now, though a new pair of shoes will always be put to good use too :-)

  61. Dean

    I’d like a Garmin 820

  62. Will

    Definitely a running watch with an integrated heart rate monitor. I keep losing my Scosche.

  63. Troy Brown

    I’d get a new Garmin 735 I think. Maybe wait a bit and see what new products come out for 2017. Looking for a better wrist HR monitor for swimming.

  64. Tim De Bie

    I would buy a forerunner 735xt or a polar m600 for my girlfriend who’s running a lot lately!
    It would help her run better!

  65. Tommi Vainikainen

    I have been planning to throw away my shitty Polar V650. Maybe Wahoo ELEMNT would be my choice.

  66. Craig Mackenzie

    A new sports watch, to go with the new year

  67. Lee

    920xt so I can have my first tri watch!

  68. Ulf Bohman

    I would get the Powertap P1 pedals.

  69. Michael Fisher

    I would use it towards a power meter. Probably p1s as I want to move onto the next stage of training.

  70. markus t.

    I should get a 735xt to finally take up swimming next to run/bike…

  71. I’d get a garmin edge 520 because my current lame little cateye dw 4-something has finally started acting up and not tracking cadence and mph. It never, of course, paired with the garmin heart monitor I got last xmas which left me not getting much out of the hrm because it’s not terribly useful to see my heart rate AFTER the ride… During would be lots more useful…

  72. Chris B

    Garmin Edge 520. My 510 is getting pretty long in the tooth.

  73. Gerard Campbell

    Hi, Ray. For me it’d definitely be any of Garmin’s bike-focussed cycle computers as my tiny Magellan/Mio Cyclo 100 with its tiny black & white screen just isn’t up to the task anymore. Plus, my ageing eyesight means I need a bigger screen to see the numbers! Thanks.

  74. Tom

    Session 5. Maybe apply it towards the Tacx Neo.

  75. Stacy

    I’d get a GoPro to take pics at some of our rides this year.

  76. Jeff Gillen

    I would get a powermeter to get the most out of my training this year.

  77. Mikko

    Fenix 3 HR, because Spartan would be nice, but… it`s not.

  78. Francis Jago

    I’m thinking new power meter.

  79. Jaymeth Maddox

    New trainer (Tacx Neo) or new Garmin running watch.

  80. Jonas

    Powermeter is what I go for

  81. Tom

    Probably a Fenix 3 HR, but I really like the 235HR and I don’t need to features of the Fenix if I’m being honest.

    I really like the look of the GoPro Session too…

  82. Simon Buerger

    I’d have to go for a 735xt

  83. Anthony M

    I would get a pair of trail shoes for the winter snow and ice, and GPS Watch!

  84. Mikko

    I would like to get gopro because it would be nice to film some action with my mtb!

  85. Jae

    I’d get a go pro to record my upcoming newborn peanut and add more beautiful memories.

  86. Teresa Hill

    I’d go for the GoPro Hero5! Waterproof without the case.. yes!
    Lots of adventures to capture this summer.

  87. Griffin r

    Hi Ray,

    I would get the Garmin 735XT to get better metrics on running cadence and paddle board tracking

  88. Dave

    I’d get a new 920xt as I broke mine just before Christmas!! ?

  89. Miles cook

    A Stages power meter because I’m not progressing as fast as I’d like in my HR based training. I’ve read so much about how a PM can make training more specific and so on that I’d really like to give it a try.

  90. Nicholas Burton

    A trainer to get ready for BCBR2017!

  91. Steven

    A smart trainer for these winter months

  92. JonLink

    Hi Ray, and thanks for this offer!

    I got what I wanted b/c my wife and I don’t gift to each other – we make donations instead.

    BUT, since I am not one to turn down an offer, I would ask for either a Garmin Vivoactive HR or a Garmin Swim, to help my achieve my goals of becoming a solid swimmer this year and doing a workout of some sort every day of the year.

    Thanks again

  93. Rose

    kikr snap for indoor bike training in the cold MN winter!

  94. Glaucos

    A Gopro Hero 5 Black, to film my MTB ride :-)

  95. Harry

    A Fenix 3 (or F4), so I don’t run out of battery during long hikes or have to recharge the watch during multi-day (multi-run) business trips.

  96. Manu

    I’d get a trainer, for doing some workouts indoors during this shitty period of the year. ;)

  97. Pat Byrne

    I would get a Garmin Vivoactive HR because of the GPS and the multi use options.

  98. Steve Tramleasure

    Fenix Chronos!!!

  99. Benoit Page

    I’d put it towards a set of power pedals most likely powertap P1 pedals.

  100. Chris Durham

    Trainer for the bike!