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. Elena Vispe

    Garmin Fenix 3 with the optical HR option.
    That includes all the features I need

  2. Bert

    I’d get the forerunner 735. I’m hoping to do a big tri this year and could use a watch that helps with the pool!

  3. Jeffrey Harrison

    Vector 2 pedals. $500 would certainly help put those on my bike

    I already support you and I am subscribed. You are my go to source for info on latest equipment.

  4. Shane Pickles

    A Garmin 820 and if the budget stretches a GoPro as well! ???

  5. Stefani

    Probably a garmin 735

  6. Rebecca

    I would put this towards a power meter or towards a new Wahoo Kickr!

  7. Mark Goldman

    Definitely upgrade the head unit to a Garmin 820 or a GoPro! Thanks for doing these Ray!

  8. Ricardo Resende

    I guess a Fenix 3 HR!

  9. Rob P

    A Powertap C1 because I’m still kicking myself for not pulling the trigger on a one day deal that came up before Xmas.

  10. lily

    Garmin 735 :) Thank you!!!

  11. Lars Roar

    I will propably get myself a Garmin Forerunner 735 as I’m getting tired of my old 910xt.

  12. Ricardo HR

    I love GArmin, so I want a FR 735xt, to complete the collection.

  13. Rhonda

    I would love garmin 735

  14. Rory Miller

    Wahoo elemnt. Jump off the Garmin bandwagon

  15. James Ritchie

    Hi, I’d love a garmin edge 820 cycling computer so maybe I won’t keep getting lost.

  16. Pomorider

    I’d like to get a new trainer please

  17. Robyn

    Hmmm, this is tough. Any one of the following: Tacx smart trainer–I’m moving in January and will have more space for indoor workout equipment; GoPro HERO 5 Black–my 2 was “lost” in my move 2 years ago; Suunto Ambit3 Vertical Black HR, but only if work won’t let me bring in a Garmin Vivoactive HR (I’d use the Suunto for actual training and the Garmin for a “work” watch). :D

  18. Michael S.

    Definitely a Wahoo Snap… or most of a Wahoo Snap. Baby just around the corner, so training on the road for a few hours no longer an option!

  19. Giles Levy

    Probably a trainer or some other indoor stuff for when I’m too lazy to get outdoors

  20. Laura Fitzgerald

    Decided to step things up a bit this next year; so a new Fenix 3HR would be awesome as I train for my first marathon….But a couple of Vivofit Jr’s also look fun for my two kiddos.

  21. Jeff

    Probably the android wear Polar watch, the Polar M600. Or potentially switch over to the Garmin platform… would have to do some research.

  22. Dan H

    Stages ultegra

  23. Matt H

    I am in dire need of a new cycling GPS – so that would be the leading contender…

  24. Greg P

    I would get a power meter. Been wanting power for a while now.

  25. Marta Araujo

    This would be great for an upgrade… well santa can you give me my overdue present :)

  26. Bradley Peet

    Got my eye on a Smart Trainer… CycleOps Hammer, preferably, or maybe the Wahoo KICKR. Why? Because while it’s pretty darn good riding weather MOST of the time here in Hawaii, trainer time is still good for… you guessed it, training.

  27. peter p

    an Fenix 3 as it can do everything

  28. David Wallace

    Fenix 3 HR. I recently discovered the site and didn’t realize the tech I was missing. Everything comes together in the Fenix to track my life. Because after all, if it isn’t on Training Peaks, it didn’t really happen, right?

  29. Benny B

    I would get the Fenix 3 HR because it is frickin bad ass.

  30. Reeli

    PowerTap P1 would be my first choice…

  31. Tyler Ellis

    Definitely the Garmin 735xt. I’ve been eyeballing the watch for quite some time!

  32. Definitely a footpod and garmin edge

  33. Gary Fuller

    A trainer for my wife so we can ride Zwift together and suffer at the same time.

  34. John

    A new garmin running watch!

  35. Arif Lukito

    Scosche Rhythm+. I’ve been having problem with my hrm strap. Waiting for Scosche Rhythm+ to drop in price.

  36. Mallory Lundy

    I would get some running shoes, a Scosche RHYTHM+ Armband Heart Rate Monitor, and a Suunto Ambit3 sport sapphire watch. :-)

  37. John

    I want a fenix3 for running and biking.

  38. Blackdiamond

    I want the Garmin forerunner 735. I have a 610 and want the wrist based heart rate and the ability to track hiking.

  39. anybody_

    A bike power meter would be nice.

  40. Garrett D

    Not sure exactly, but I’ve had my eye on a Gopro hero 5 as I get back into making videos.

  41. twoxj

    I would pick up a power meter to take my training / racing to the next level.

  42. Sam

    Why didnt Santa bring me a muscle oxygen sensor?

  43. Miguel

    Power meter for sure

  44. Samuel Khoo

    I always wanted to buy a GoPro Hero5 Black which I can shoot my trail cycling video and it’s water proof!

  45. Emm

    Hmm, so many choices, but maybe a garnin 735

  46. Chris Benten

    A new smart trainer for my wife so she can Zwift.

  47. Mark W. Walling

    An Edge 820… my 510 is getting long in the tooth

  48. Stephen Cooper

    I’d pick up a Garmin Edge 520 to replace the 310XT living out its last days on my road bike

  49. Jörn

    A Garmin Edge would be nice

  50. David Granatstein

    I’d love to get a trainer – CycleOps Magnus seems decent enough. I’d love to get some training in while the kids are sleeping!

  51. Spencer oswald

    Probably a power meter!

  52. Carl H

    GoPro 5!

  53. Milton Evans

    I’d get a Garmin multisport because I want to complete a half tri and full tri in 2017

  54. Kurt

    well, lets be all greedy now and ask Santa for a new bike… :)

  55. sko

    A power meter to better focus my training.

  56. Joey

    A new Garmin–I’m afraid mine is on the way out.

  57. Eduardo

    New fenix 3. Time to upgrade…

  58. Matthew

    Could use a refresh of some of my running shoe selection. New Altras all around!

  59. Joel

    A new Garmin watch would be nice.

  60. Jonathan

    A Tacx Flux trainer!

  61. Andy smiley

    A new gps watch cause my band is coming apart on my current polar watch.

  62. Bart Girdwood

    PowerTap P1 pedals – because training with Watts is critical to improvement.

  63. Jon S.

    Fenix or Edge … tough decision.

  64. William Rush

    Down payment on a drone!

  65. Steve S

    Probably would put it toward a garmin edge 520 or a power meter!!

  66. Pat

    I didn’t get a Garmin action cam! Would love to capture races and bike tours with the kids.

  67. Jason

    I’d put it towards a new smart trainer

  68. James Park

    Powertap p1 pedals. I want a system that I can even use on my family bike……..

  69. Gil OnCarbs

    The power is my dream! A powertape c1 and i make a feast with my mates

  70. Boliche10

    I guess I’d go for a go pro camera. It’s about time I jumped on one of them.

  71. Glen

    I’d like a Fenix 3 HR because I’ve started winter running and my phone doesn’t like the cold. Also, I saw someone else with one and it had a cool face with the Sufferlandrian Coat of Arms.

  72. Joe

    One of the newer Garmin Tri watches

  73. Dave

    I’d get a Fenix 3 HR because I still have some unused wrist space.

  74. Liam

    A powermeter, as it’s the missing tech from my bike.

  75. Chadathin

    I would likely put this toward a 735xt for my wife. She never spends money on herself and she’s still using the 305 I gave her 5 years ago.

  76. Jeff D

    Fenix 3 HR wound be great for me!!

  77. Stephanie

    I’d put it toward a wahoo cycling desk or a new group set because indoor training season is here!

  78. Shane Meade

    I would get a 4iiii power meter.

  79. Wendy

    A GoPro. I run with friends often and want to capture memories of all the miles we log together.

  80. vect0r

    Well … Buy the next fenix watch !

  81. Collin

    I’d put it toward a new trainer to keep pedaling through winter!

  82. Kevin

    I would probably get a new GPS watch, not so happy with my TomTom.

  83. Steve

    Likely a bike trainer

  84. Jim Richards

    A Garmin Edge 520 and a Garmin Varia Radar emit to pair with it.

  85. Chuff

    A new smart trainer for sure

  86. stephen kilbourn

    I cracked the screen on my Garmin 500, so I’d be upgrading that.

  87. Jo C

    Having recently started running (aiming for my first half marathon in 4 months) and using only my phone to record the runs, I’d like a Garmin Forerunner 735XT so that I can get more accurate data and just get a better idea of how I’m tracking towards my goals.

  88. Brett Ward

    I would get a Powermeter

  89. Carlos A.

    I’d buy 735XT to upgrade my 920

  90. K Lam

    Happy Holidays Ray, The Girl, The Baby and The Dog!

    Thank you so much for another giveaway! I would love to get the PowerTap P1 for training and racing Ironman events.

    And Best Wishes for the New Year!

  91. Philip B

    Hoping for a Fenix 5x but if the rumors don’t come to pass, an action camera and/or drone would do just nicely. Anyway, looking forward to all the goodness coming out of CES real soon.

  92. Beau Buisson

    Well, maybe the GoPro session. But, if I acutually won. I may have to put more thought into it! Fingers crossed

  93. Mike Stevens

    I would like to put it toward a fenix3 HR or the new fenix 4. Since i have heart disease and like to run it would really help ease my worries about over doing it.

  94. Caleb

    I’d love to use this towards a GoPro. My old camera recently died and an action cam would be a perfect replacement.

  95. Fred B

    I would love to get my wife a power meter.

  96. Mitch

    I’d get a Garmin 820… Or finally throw down on a smart training… because nothing is smart about the way I go about winter in Wisconsin.

  97. Ryan

    SRAM E-tap because hot damn!

  98. Yuri

    Garmin Fenix 3 because it has longer batter life than my FR 220

  99. Carmen

    Time for a new GPS watch!

  100. efrain

    I want a garmin 1000 bc i want to be able to sync via wireless