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. Oliv

    I will upgrade to Garmin 630

  2. Joost

    A new smart watch. Probably the Fenix 3. For new and unplanned hiking, cycling and running adventures.

  3. David manley

    A power meter because my limits doesn’t quite cut it

  4. Nicholas Geddes

    I would love a garmin fenix 3 to replace my old garmin.

  5. John N

    An Elite Drivo or Wahoo Kickr to take my indoor training and racing to an even higher level.

  6. Picko

    Merry new year! Very generous of you Ray – I rather fancy the Powertap P1 pedals.

  7. nicklesmn

    Garmin Edge bike computer; not sure which model. Time to upgrade.

  8. Marko

    Hi, I would like to have a Edge 820. My 520 is a bit old :)

  9. Nadal

    A new sports watch. Maybe f3.

  10. RobHug

    I’d like to get a new bike computer – likely an Edge 820

  11. Julian

    Stages power meter been on the list for some time but had a fridge replacement instead….

  12. Slowmo

    Action camera is what I want right now.

  13. Timo

    I would probably get a power meter (powertap pedals) or perhaps GoPro.

  14. Thomas

    I’d go for a Stages hoping to be able to add it to my fatbike ;)

  15. Neil

    Wahoo KICKR so I can keep riding on those rainy days

  16. George K

    I ‘d go for the new Suunto Spartan Ultra GPS Watch since i do not own a gps watch and my current 10-years old adidas simple watch is at its last. In addition, i will be able to use it during my cycling and my running workouts.

  17. Bobby

    I would put it towards a smart trainer

  18. Ryan A

    I would love to document my swims better, so I would go with a Garmin 735

  19. Jacco

    Trade in my FR15 for something with optical HR!

  20. Xavier

    The tacx neo…

  21. Brent Robinson

    I’d get a Garmin Fenix 3 as I’m over the limitations on my Ambit 3 Sport

  22. Allen B

    Probably get a Wahoo Elemnt or!Garmin 520. Tough decision.

  23. Matt

    I really wish I had one of the new Garmin 735XT watches because my friend has one and loves it!

  24. JoeL

    Probably a Cycleops Magnus. Looking for something better to pedal the winter months away.

  25. Erik

    I would get Garmin Fenix 3 HR because my Suunto Ambit 2 strap is dying and I do not want to spend like 50eur to get a new one. Also Fenix is so much better then Suunto watches. Suunto is doing something really wrong with their products and costumer support.

  26. Simon

    I’d upgrade my Edge 510 to a 520

  27. Sébastien

    I’d probably get a Garmin scale… to see the damages from the holidays season…

  28. Marek

    New Suunto watch to prove that it’s not completely crap.

  29. I’d likely use it towards a power meter or a new bike trainer.

  30. Tyler Bargen

    I would get the Garmin 520 to help with my cycling training.

  31. John

    Throwing my hat in the ring because winning something is always fun! If I had the money gifted to me that could only be spend on a sports gadget, I’d put the amount toward a Suunto Spartan Ultra. In support of making that thing what it should be.

  32. Norman

    Would definitely be getting a new Garmin with optical hr monitor… Will pick the model when the right time comes and you pick me haha

  33. Mike Lacy

    I would get the Wahoo Elemnt, without hesitation…

  34. sak

    i want Garmin fenix3 my garmin 305 is a little old

  35. Jay Dunbar

    A Garmin Festivis pole… or Garmin 520

  36. Richard

    Garmin Forerunner 735XT for low profile, multisport capabilities, and optical HR monitor.

  37. Josef B.

    I would get SRAM XX1 EAGLE for my MTB to get more out of training! :)

  38. Ondrej

    I’d go for a Garmin computer so I could track my rides.

  39. Julie

    Garmin Forerunner 235.
    Running my first marathon this year!

  40. Mo

    Garmin 920xt, the 310xt hasn’t stopped but is on it’s last legs.

  41. Evan

    Awesome contest! I’d get a fenix 3 to track my runs as I train for a marathon

  42. Tim Vermeulen

    Definedly a Suunto Traverse – graphite. Yes the Spartan and the Fenix (Garmin) are more sophisticated, but the Traverse is just better designed. I just prefer the old school b&w matrix graphics.

  43. I would look into some upgrades to my pain cave. Maybe new trainer.

  44. Derrick P

    Powertap P1 pedals are on my list!!

  45. ortal ilouz

    A new garmin watch

  46. Kris

    Indoor trainer – winter is here :)

  47. Roy C

    For me it will be an Edge 820- so I can have a dedicated cycling computer again and not have to mount my Fenix 3 on my bike anymore.

  48. Christer Sehlstedt

    I would take a pair of Powertap P1 pedals.

  49. thelina

    Garmin Edge 1000

  50. Kevin Pery

    I would get a new trainer so I can be like all the cool kids on Zwift!

  51. XJing

    Definitely a Scosche Rhythm +! I have a FR230 so maybe HR monitoring won’t be such a bad idea! Or a new watch, whichever works hahaha

  52. skip von nasty

    Lord I could really use a new mankini. My last one is WORN OUT.

  53. Colin

    I’m looking for a power meter. Hoping to get a new bike in the spring.

  54. Cason

    Garmin edge 520 (bc I want turn-by-turn) and niterider lights (so I can see).

  55. Erik

    A new Polar.

  56. LefterisK

    Would definitely go for Fenix3.
    One watch to rule them all.

  57. Paul Frylink

    Would love a new Garmin edge to update my old bike computer

  58. Wilbert Kroon

    I will go for a stages powermeter. Why? To get my power or is there something else it us useful for?

  59. Tim Everets

    Wahoo Kickr and 1 year of TrainerRoad

  60. Yves

    An indoor trainer as the weather outside is beyond awful.

  61. Jhonathan

    I would like to get a powermeter foro my upcoming bike. Thanks

  62. Ryan Budish

    I would get a Garmin Fenix 3 because my Forerunner 620 has never been the same since I wiped out on pavement and landed hard on the watch!

  63. Paul

    Love a Garmin 820 help to stop me getting lost

  64. Chris

    Fenix 3hr, replace my busted one!

  65. Tif

    Though I received more than anyone would need, I would not be sad with a new Garmin Forerunner 735xt…

  66. Ronny

    Vivosmart HR, so I can see my resting HR again

  67. Angela

    I would love a garmin since I’ve never trained for any marathons with a watch and would like one for my next training cycle!

  68. Raphaël

    A new trainer. Because I would like to train more for cycling events.

  69. Laura

    I want to give a present to my husband. He is talking everytime about powermeters

  70. geoff campbell

    Go Pro hero 5. Mostly for fun but I would use it for some running and cycling videos too.

  71. Alfredo

    I’d take a fenix3 hr since this would be a message from destiny to let me start my road to first triathlon

  72. Peter Hein

    I’d get a smart scale – and something else for the change…

  73. Colm Costelloe

    I’d put the money towards a trainer -Tacx Flux – after your review.

  74. Elliot

    I’d get the BSXinsight: 2.0 Lactate Threshold Sensor Running Edition. I really want to improve my running in 2017!

  75. Thierry

    i’d get me a lovely smart trainer to lose the xmas pounds:-)

  76. Vincent

    I’d go for the edge 820 so I can navigate my bike rides without any problem

  77. Patrick

    Ha, if others are holding out for a Fenix 4, I’m holding out for a boat. I’ll take a boat for $500 Alex.

  78. Adam

    would love to put this towards a trainer. or a new watch and some other goodies.

  79. Bartokian

    A garmin watch. either a vivoactive HR, or splurging on a Fenix HR. Have got a garmin watch, but am getting tired of wearing that breaststrapping contraption (or any kind of other contraction by the way) to get my heartrate.

  80. I’m craving for a Garmin fenix Chronos

  81. Karri K.

    I would like to replace my shoddy FR620 with something a bit more functional, perhaps the FR735XT or Fenix 3.

  82. Tymofii

    I`d get Garmin EDGE 820 for more fun during my rides.

  83. Stephen Shipley

    Garmin Edge 100 to help me get the most out of my planned 3-month training block in Spain

  84. Jukka

    Garmin Fenix 3 HR: I need something to wear to the office that works as an activity tracker and after work as a proper training partner.

  85. Dan McG

    A new Fenix 3 would be a nice replacement for my recently kaput 910 :)

  86. An accurate power meter !

  87. Zdenek

    I would go for some cycling trainer. Better to prepare myslef to spring

  88. Liina

    A gopro for sure to capture our vacation in Thailand this coming January :)

  89. Milan

    I would go for power meter

  90. Mikkel

    A Garmin fenix 4 or 935xt… Fingers crossed for the new year :)

  91. VICTOR G

    If it’s possible i want a Fenix 4 to replace my current Fenix 3 ;)

  92. Ryan Uchida

    A new Edge 520 because my 510 is obsolete.

  93. Rob

    Powertap P1S because everyone must have power, right?

  94. Shay

    I was really looking for a power meter.

  95. Mark

    Power metre. Time to put some effort into my tri training

  96. Johannes

    I would update my heart rate monitor

  97. Marty

    Go pro so I can film swim sessions

  98. Paddy McGuire

    PowerTap Pedals

  99. Jaap Wgt

    Happy holidays!

    I’d buy a Garmin Edge 820!

  100. Paul Waye

    Gotta be put towards one of those new fangled home trainers. My current one works like the Flintstones car. Need to get up with the times.