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. alan galang

    A new trainer!!

  2. Javier Perez

    Mmmm… I’d like to test a GPS watch with optical heart rate measurement, a Garmin maybe?

  3. Leah Reed

    I would LOVE to get a Fenix 3 HR!!!! I’d also be happy with a 920, too!! Ahhhh!!!! So.many.options!!!!!

  4. Darius Kintanar

    Power meter because I need it for my training. ?

  5. Eric

    The new Garmin 735XT was on my list. Maybe next year…

  6. Chris Delcroix

    I would get me a Fenix 3 because I really want a replacement for my old Fenix 2.

  7. Inge

    Downpayment on eTAP Disc upgrade.

  8. Gordon

    Stages or stryd for me!

  9. Steve Edwards (Aus)

    Trainer would be awesome. Need to squeeze more bike time in. ?

  10. Dork

    A Garmin 735XT to get trained better ;)

  11. Ian Grant

    I would definitely get a new HRM, because the optical HR on my FR235 is rubbish… :-/

  12. Alexandre

    I’d get a powermeter to train for my first IM this summer!

  13. Elizabeth d.

    I got the 735xt for my birthday but I still could use a power meter.

  14. Dwayne

    A nice Fenix 3 because I couldn’t justify replacing my 910xt unless it was free :)

  15. Lieven

    Garmin fenix 4

  16. Edward

    GoPro Hero 5 Black so I can take photos at the beach

  17. Brian mc

    Hmmm too much to choose, maybe aero trinkets for the TT bike!

    Merry Christmas ray-makers and readers

  18. John Madger

    Wahoo kickr or cycleops hammer!

  19. Valentin Dumitru

    Garmin Fenix 3 HR for my dear wife. Sporty is more important than… size ;)

  20. Nick Campbell

    don’t be dissin’ on spam….musubi is perfect for carbo loading.

    and…a watch, I guess.

  21. I would like to replace my Edge 500. These Strava segments on the road sound cool enough.

  22. Sianth

    Definitely in the market for a power meter, so that’s what I’d get :-)

  23. Javel Silveira

    A Forerunner 735XT would be perfect!

  24. Tony

    P1 pedals so I can start training with power.

  25. mucher

    Hmm – I’d upgrade my trainer I think; Santa has already been here.

  26. John R

    I would get a Garmin Edge 520.

  27. Matt Siviter

    Probably a tacx flux or a 735xt as I just had one nicked. Hey, any gadget that will make me get out running or cycling in the snow. Merry Christmas.

  28. jason

    Garmin 820….totally need a new bike computer old one is several generations back.

  29. Javier B.

    Either eTap (simply rocks) or a new powermeter to replace my allux StagesPower for a carbon crankset ;-)

  30. George Lin

    I’d get a Garmin FR630 because I need a new running watch.

  31. Filippo Gronchi

    A brand new Tacx Flux.. I need a new trainer..

  32. Joshua Schiffman

    I think I’d get myself a Garmin Vivoactive HR. Three reasons:

    1) I’m a dedicated and consistent runner, but not one who needs, wants, or really knows what to do with a ton of data. the “GVHR” looks to provide everything I need and nothing I don’t.

    2) After failing to support the cellular features of the One GPS+, I’m just done with Timex.

    3) Because of #2, I need a new watch!

  33. Samantha McGowan Glass

    I’d like a Go Pro to document all my crazy family’s antics.

  34. Michiel

    A Garmin Fenix 3 to help me count down to newyear…

  35. Rosy Stone

    I need to update my running watch. I have the FR10 so maybe the FR35 or something else in the Garmin family. So much running to do in 2017!

  36. Chris Powers

    Garmin watch – something I can do gym workouts and swim with.

  37. Dani

    I am the developer of the pool swim connectiq app for the fr230, and i want a fenix3 hr so that i dont need to develop it any further :DD

  38. erikm

    I’ve had my eye on the Fenix 3HR as an upgrade from my VA. (waiting optimistically for CES before making any decision though)

  39. Gene

    GoPro Hero so I can record my kids and I on our adventures!

  40. Cameron

    I’d love to get a Wahoo Kicker or other power based trainer for better indoor training sessions!

  41. Mayk

    A powermeter to boost my IronMan prep.

  42. Nicolas

    I’d go for the Fenix 3 or… Any update of said product ;)

  43. Lara

    Power meter, because I need one!

  44. Per

    Garmin 735☺

  45. Matt walter

    I’d love to get my hands on a 735xt! Completing a triathlon is my new years resolution and that would vertainly help!!

  46. Laurent B

    A ‘ GoPro Hero5 Black’ to renew my old sport camera …

  47. Alex H

    I would LOVE a Fenix 3 to be able to use pool and open water swim modes. The battery life would be a huge improvement too over my ~10 year old Forerunner 405!

    Thanks for the giveaways!

  48. eddie

    bluetooth power meter for training

  49. Alex

    I would probably get a new head unit like a Garmin 820.

  50. Mark S

    I’d go for a Garmin 735XT or 9xx to update my aging multi sport watch and I suppose I’m also past due for a nice set of running shoes. The soles are breaking down on my current pair

  51. Vince Cammarata

    Garmin 520- went for a bike ride on Xmas eve using my Vivoactive, which is fine, but the app I use updated the night before and only gave me pace and not speed. A lot of neurons had to fire to convert to mph, limiting my ability to just enjoy the 70 degree weather in southeast US.

  52. Dan Orzell

    I’d go for either a Garmin 820 or one of those new virb ultra action cameras. Thanks

  53. Ganabu

    I’d still be in the Christmas spirit and get Garmin FR25s for my daughters to inspire them to run with me…

  54. Nick Anderson

    Power tap P1 pedals! Need more data!

  55. Aaron

    Personally would love to pick up a power meter for the CX bike.

  56. Steve

    Either put it towards a power meter or smart trainer, TBD. Thanks for the giveaway, DCR and Clever Training rock!

  57. Herbert Poul

    I’d get the garmin virb XE – I love taking photos and videos on my rides and runs, seems like a nice upgrade to my P&S :)

  58. Richard

    Power meter! Maybe

  59. Lasse Helstrup

    One of my friends got a 735xt and it is so cool that i HAVE to have it also

  60. Alex

    Thanks Ray! I would love a Edge 520!

  61. Paul

    Garmin Fenix HR for its robustness and built in HR

  62. I’d get the Forerunner 735XT – my 910XT is ready to be retired, and I’m not sure I can live much longer without Strava live segments ;)

  63. jeff schmidt

    I need to replace my garmin edge 800

  64. Diane

    I would get the garmin varia bike light and tail light

  65. Patty Tracey

    I would get a cyclops indoor trainer to get me training again. It too cold to bike outside in CT.

  66. Ola

    I’m not too sure – there are so many good things that would be fun to have. Possibly a Virb 30 is at the top of that list…

  67. Xave

    I would probably go for Gramin Fenix 3 Hr. Simply the best.

  68. Philip

    Maybe a Fenix 4 to replace my current Fenix 3

  69. Naoki

    I would go for PowerTap C1 power meter to improve my bike training!

  70. Neil Strenge

    A shiney new Garmin Ultra 30 would go down quite nicely… to record all the fast cyclists that constantly pass me….. ;)

  71. Mehmet

    A Powermeter, or the new Garmin 820 will bei my favourites to complete my workouts.

  72. Jayon Kim

    I would pick the 920xt since my 310xt finally broke.

  73. Joni S

    Turbo trainer! I would def get a turbo trainer.

  74. Jyrki Muukkonen

    Latest and greatest multisport GPS watch _without_ optical HR…

  75. Nuno Barros

    I’d go for the Tacx Flux so I can spend more time at home with my wife and kids! :)

  76. Rob f

    Pedal based power meater (pwertap p1)as I don’t know which other power meters are compatible with si spiderrings. Would love to put it towards a sram etap tho.

  77. Henrik Forsell

    A Fenix 3 HR would be very nice!

  78. Ryan

    I think the 735 would be the path I’d be looking down

  79. Gavin Dixon

    I’d go for ooe of the garmin Forerunner watches as my Forerunner 305 is getting rather tired and could do with a rest.

  80. Bazk

    Would love a Forerunner 735 as my current watch is getting a bit old.

  81. Smart trainer! Kickr Snap or maybe the Elite Rampa.

  82. Jean-Sylvain Gauthier

    Gopro hero5 bkack

  83. Rouleur

    I wanna win and buy me some Powertap-age to improve my FTP-age!

  84. Monika s.

    I would SRAM etap…Well some parts of it.

  85. Rod Lindheim

    I would get a Fenix 3. Love my Garmin 310xt but it’s showing it’s age.

  86. Smart trainer. Rollers are great but tough to get motivated for long workouts.

  87. Jordan

    Power Meter… maybe some nice P1s.

  88. Robert Warden

    Garmin 735xt…. It is time for an upgrade.

  89. nicole

    I would love to be able to have the GOPRO as to view my form for swim bike and run.

  90. jason mant

    Would get the new kickr trainer

  91. Craig T

    I would be a fenix 4 for trail running.

  92. Donna

    I’d love to have the Garmin Felix 3 in Rose Gold please.

  93. Kirk Jacobsen

    Power meter to train with

  94. Pedro Salomao

    I’d like to get the Garmin FR 235. I think it has everything that I need and would be a much appreciated update over my old FR 15. Happy holidays Ray!

  95. Neil H

    Garmin fenix 3hr. Time for an upgrade

  96. Jim B.

    Upgrade of my Quarq powermeter

  97. Andy

    Garmin 735xt, because my Garmin Swim sprung a leak and sunk. :-(

  98. Kevin Marshallsay

    I’d have to go for the Garmin 820 to replace my 500, I need maps!! :)

  99. Daniel

    I would buy GoPro Hero 5 cause Santa did not bring it :)

  100. Ralf

    I would get a 4iiii Precision Power Meter