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. Ryan Margraf

    Would put the winnings toward a trainer. The 3 and 1 year olds are making me get even more creative with the workouts. This would go a long way to helping with that!

  2. Fred

    My life will never be complete without a Gerber Bear Grylls Compact Parang Machete.

  3. Chris

    I’d probably put it towards a Kickr Snap trainer because A) it would be nice to have a good trainer on those cold winter days when I come home from work and just don’t feel like going outside and B) there are no hills where I live, so the climbing simulation of a smart trainer might be good for training.

  4. Francis M

    I would buy a power meter! Just to help on my basic trainer and for summer time. It will be a great gift!

  5. Barry

    Fenix 3 HR so there’s no guessing how slow I’m really going

  6. Michael S.

    I’d get a Withings Body scale to get my wifi weight situation going

  7. Phil Mills

    Garmin Fenix 3HR

  8. MikeInEverwet

    Eyeballing Garmin 735XT and almost pulled the trigger earlier. Missing barometric was reason for hold up. Wasn’t sure if Polar was going to refresh v800. Happy holidays!

  9. Omar

    I’d get 735xt or maybe wait for a Fenix 4

  10. David Pfannenstiel

    I would be looking for a new trainer. My $100 performance bike special from 8 years ago is long in the tooth and needs to be retired.

  11. Martin

    I would buy a Garmin Edge 520 HR+CAD bundle.

  12. Billy

    I would probably get the Garmin 735XT. I would get this because I am a runner and have a Polar watch, but I’ve been pretty unimpressed with the depth of their software glitches and problems over the time that I’ve had it. That and the newer Garmin watches have the heartbeat monitoring through wrist (which is nice if I ever forget my strap), and look a lot better than my old M400.

  13. Peter Thompson

    A power meter! So I don’t get too excited on the bike and can run more of a triathlon than the transitions

  14. Jeff Noon

    I would probably get a Garmin Forerunner 735XT to monitor swims and runs a and keep my fitness on track.

  15. Andrew

    Would look to the latest Garmin multisport first.

  16. Tom

    A srmart trainer or waiting for a new Fenix 4 whenever that comes out…

  17. Richard

    It would be a powermeter for me

  18. Arun

    I’d get a Gopro Hero 5. High time I started making videos of all the trail runs and off-road cycling I’ve been doing. Must share my training with the world.

  19. Andrew

    I would definitely get a new Garmin…The Fenix 3 hr has me thinking of ways to convince my wife it is “money well spent.”

  20. Jon

    I would get a Garmin Forerunner 735XT to replace my 910XT that is on its last leg.

  21. Maarten van Vliet

    The latest Garmin Fenix watch

  22. Jon

    I want to get some bike sensors, like cadence and maybe a power meter for when I buy a bike in spring.

  23. Ryan Day

    I’d get a power meter. I’m training for my first Ironman this year and I’d love to have one.

  24. Kendall MaGee

    Power meter for my first Ironman event Sept 2017!

  25. Javier

    I’d love to get a Garmin vector power meter set. I have an Ironman to train for and I’m a data junkie.

  26. STL_J

    Zwift has me pining for a trainer with a power meter.

  27. Cherullo Lisa

    I’d get a Forerunner 735XT for my son who is just getting in to triathlon. Thanks Ray!

  28. Brian

    I have FR235 now. I would get FR735 so I could give my FR235 to my son.

  29. Susan Parker

    GoPro Hero5 Black

  30. Kelly

    I would have loved the new Garmin 735xt bc I am a small girl (like yours) and the other Garmin watches swallow my wrist.

  31. Lucy M

    I would use it towards a trainer! Planning to sign up for my first 70.3 in 2017 and I want to get a trainer to up my bike training game!

  32. PPP

    Power to the people
    and
    one p-meter to my bike,
    perhaps

  33. Seamus B.

    I’d get a foot pod, new trainers and a Garmin edge!

  34. PC

    TACX Neo because Wahoo Kickr is too loud! ;)

  35. JohnO

    I would get the 735XT. My 920XT has started to locking up every few days.

  36. Kyle Shaw

    I would get the Garmin Edge 520 because I don’t have a bike computer and need one. Thanks for the Giveaway DC Rainmaker!!

  37. Raiki

    I would get a Garmin Edge because don’t have one.

  38. Ed

    Power meter, Power to the pedals that I can see in front of me.

  39. Billy Wong

    power meter to always know how slow i ride.

  40. David R

    I need a new bike computer! maybe Edge 820

  41. Andrew Evans

    Garmin Edge 500 because it’s time to upgrade!!

  42. SparklyGlitterBomb

    I’m considering a Garmin Forerunner 235 or a Polar M400. There are so many choices I am having a hard time settling on something that has the basic features I want within my budget :)

  43. spicydorito

    I would definitely get a new cycling computer. A Garmin Edge 820.

  44. Myles Matteson

    Thanks for running this giveaway! I’d get a Velocomp Powerpod to put on my off-road bikes, and then also use it on my road bikes in combination with direct-force power meters to look at aerodynamics and such. Thanks!

  45. DaveG

    Fenix watch and try to make it work for sailboat racing

  46. Gummee!

    I’ve been getting crap on one of the motorcycle forums I go to ’cause I’m constantly getting passed in unsafe spots and telling them about it. I’d love to have video of the close calls to shut them all up. A GoPro would be awesome

  47. Jens

    I need a new bike computer

  48. Thorsten Marx

    I’d love the new Garmin Fenix HR! Good motivation to start into the new season!

  49. Carla R

    I would love a new bike trainer

  50. Zachary Cohen

    I need SRAM Etap because I am too old to reach my downtube shifters.

  51. juan

    a suunto watch perhaps

  52. Bem Jones-Bey

    I’d probably get a GoPro. I’ve been thinking about getting one for awhile.

  53. Kobi Sonoyama

    fenix Chronos, so I can be blinged out at work or wherever

  54. Roel

    I would love to win a meter to measure my (super) power(s)!

  55. Mike S

    Garmin Fenix 3 HR to help with all my outdoor needs!

  56. Dave Nagel

    For sure the styrd running power meter (is it even available on CT??). I would love a deeper insight into my running especially since I’m terrible as it is.

  57. Victor Preston

    I’d love to get a power meter! Need to get some better metrics than just HR, speed, and cadence.

  58. David Hiatt

    I would love to get a CycleOps Hammer direct drive trainer to replace my dumb trainer so I can fully appreciate my rides on Zwift.

  59. The Suunto Spartan Ultra!!

  60. Patrick Myers

    I will likely buy whatever Garmin announces right before/at CES.

    Honestly I’m really happy with my 920/Scosche Rhythm+ set up, but having an all-in-one (like a new Fenix) might be nice.

  61. John Carlsen

    A decent biketrainer to keep myself going over winter :)

  62. Ralph Mlady

    I would get a new Cyclops Trainer

  63. Michal

    Wish I had 735xt in the sock

  64. Thanasis katsantoulas

    Garmin Forerunner 735XT and my brain will go nuts or as we say to Greece “και τα μυαλα στα καγκελα”

  65. Andrej

    I would really like to get my first powermeter!

  66. Peyton Parkhurst

    Powertap P1 pedals!

  67. Mark

    I’ve got my eye on the Mavic…

  68. Oskar Pall Thorgilsson

    I would have to go for some nice things for my girlfriend. I’ve been riding for a while and I have everything I need but as she’s pretty new in the sport there are a few things she needs. ?

    I really appreciate your posts and product reviews, they help a lot. Keep up the good work!

  69. Paul Doucette

    I would likely get a new bike computer because,… why not!

  70. Dan Gay

    I’d get a new power meter because what I have is and old and crusty Quarq S975 from about a hundred years ago (or so it seems!)

  71. Alex

    A Garmin Virb Ultra 30 would be epic to capture those training adventures :D

  72. Steve Williams

    Garmin FR 735 – because it came out mid-cycle after I bought the 630 the day it released

  73. Hori

    Probably a trainer to burn the holiday calories

    Thanks!

  74. Kevin M

    I’d get some powertap p1 pedals.

  75. Powertap P1 Pedals cause I have no power on my new road bike and I need a backup for my Stages PM that always fails in the rain(which is usually during races).

  76. Paul

    something gadgety that will most likely not improve my performance but fun!

  77. khris vickroy

    I need a new crank and cassette for the tri bike, but really just need running shoes. But i would just take nice weather to train in.

  78. Anna

    I would love a GoPro Hero5 Black! Being able to record and take photos while being active would be great!

  79. Brad Arrington

    I’d get a Kickr Snap. Especially since my wife just essentially demanded I find a trainer so I don’t go bonkers in the winter months.

  80. Jesse Saldana

    Would love PowerTap pedals?

  81. Emily

    I’d get a smart trainer so I could get in some “fun” indoor rides using zwift!

  82. Carl

    I’d buy a few bottles of ‘FatOff’. They carry that, right?

  83. Ales

    Finally a new GPS bike computer and arm HR.

  84. I’d likely get a Powertap C1 or P1. I’ve been procrastinating on spending the money on it but I think my training would benefit.

  85. Miguel Fernandez

    I would get a GoPro Hero5. Still using a GoPro Hero2 and I need to retire it!

  86. Norman Teinowitz

    upgrade my watch !!!

  87. It would get a C1 power meter for my tri bike.

  88. Shawn

    I’d get the Vivoactive HR my wife wants for after she gives birth and get us both some clothes so we don’t have to wash spitup off the stuff we currently have quite as often. :)

  89. Tom

    A smart trainer. Someone needs to be smart.

  90. Mike

    A cycling trainer! Winters in Cleveland are rough…

    link to clevertraining.com

  91. Henk

    It would go towards a trainer, so I can avoid the cold outside.

  92. Jochen

    Powermeter for sure :-)

  93. Kelly M

    That delicious 735XT would sure let me do anything short of flying

  94. Kim Kronberg

    I’d get a Fenix 3 sapphire to replace my 4 year old 910XT.

  95. andrew belanger

    Power meter so I can train better!!

  96. David Fieldhack

    I would like a vivoactive HR, since I seem to be allergic to Garmin HR monitor straps lately.

  97. Michelle

    would love to get a bike trainer from Wahoo Fitnss Kickr Snap.
    Why? Cause it is cold outside, it will be nice to get cycling training done indoor sometimes.

  98. Tobias

    I would by a powermeter. Because I’m thinking since years about buying one, but don’t want to expand so much money for it.
    I don’t know which one would be my favorite, but i know where i can get help on that topic ;)

  99. Rick

    I like the “all-day-ness” of my vivoactive, so I’d probably go for the Fenix4 HR…unless it was too big. Merry Christmas, everyone.

  100. Sergio Matos

    I´d go for the GoPro Hero 5 please.