Today is Friday – you made it to the end of the week. But more importantly, today is also Australia Day. I only know that because I’m in Australia, and the beaches are more crowded than the starting line of a marathon (still, I pretended to workout and went for a short swim). Thus, it seems reason enough to give away some gadget goodness. But fear not, I won’t be restricting this to those in Australia, or any other country. Anyone, anywhere on earth, is welcome to join as always.
Somehow it’s been far too long since we’ve last done a giveaway. I seriously don’t know how, because I talk about it almost every month with the Clever Training crew, and then somehow it slips off my radar. Perhaps we just need more holidays to have faux reasons for me to give stuff away.
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 almost anything they sell (or get points instead). If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero6 Black, to a Suunto Spartan Ultra, to a random pair of socks, to the Garmin Vector 3 power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer. Whatever floats your boat (note: they don’t sell boats). Also note, your credit is in US dollars, not Australian – otherwise you’d get less. Nobody wants less.
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. F5), 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 Monday, January 29th, 2018 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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Vector 3, since it is Garmin, easy to install and provide a lot of metrics to analyze and improve.
would like garmin vector pedals if I win. Thanks!
I’d get a Garmin 1030 to replace my 1000 that has served me well but seems to be wearing out
May be à Fenix 5 or a forerunner 645…
Or may be something else ;-)
I’d buy a smart trainer (TacX Neo, perhaps?) Recently relocated from sunny SoCal to wintry New England. I’m enjoying the increased snowboarding, but I need a way to get on my bike during the winter!
I would have to go with a GoPro for the MTB. Clever already has taken my money for a Fenix 5 and Garmin 520!
Thanks Ray.
I would upgrade to a Fenix 5X so I could use the maps that I don’t have on 935.
I’d get a Garmin Descent Mk1 since I need a new tri watch AND my dive computer just died…
I would like to have a Vivoactive 3 or fr645, would be Great!
I’s use it towards an Edge 1030 because with the type of events I’m gearing up for, I need to be able to extend my battery life without having to fiddle with cords all the time.
I’d get a new powermeter to go with my new bike (I celebrated trainer season by getting a new bike for motivation). I’ve been waiting for the new dual sided 4iii powermeters for Ultegra 8000 to come out and this would be the tipping point.
Powermeter, because my bike can fit one.. seriously, want to add power based training to the outside training as well
Thanks for the giveaway Garmin bike computer or new watch for when I join the army
SOme triatlon watch, because my old one is dead.
Thanks DCR. I’d get a Forerunner 935.
My birthday is near, would grab me a Garmin Forerunner 645.
Id love a Garmin Vector 3 power meter as it would help me do things right.
I’d get a power meter (likely Garmin Vector 3’s). I’m a middle of the pack triathlete with aspirations to do a full Ironman and am really looking to improve my bike leg. Part of that means I am looking to start training with power. Thanks for running a great site.
I need a good swim buoy for Alcatraz.
I’d have to go Garmin, either Vector 3, or a Fenix 5. Either would go a long way with my training.
Would love to get a Forerunner 935 this year.
I’d get a Fenix 5 because they seem a lot better than my 235
Awesome Ray!
I would buy the HRM swim strap and the Garmin Virb 30
Got all my fingers crossed…
Fun! I would get a Garmin Forerunner 645 Music because my 620 is getting a little long in the tooth!
I’d love a bluetooth enabled gps computer. Seeing my friends strava rides, but I have to wait to come home for uploading. Edge 820 op maybe fenix 5.
GoPro Hero to start filming
I would like the Garmin 935 watch. Hopefully I will get picked. :D
Would love a pair of Garvin Vector 3 power pedals. Finally measure how well these tree trunks output!
Thanks Ray.
Garmin 645M!
I’d love to upgrade to garmin‘s 935, so winning would come in handy (:
Definitely the new Garmin 645 music. It has everything sports amateur would need from a sports watch and more.
The Garmin Forerunner 645 would be the best gadget for me. I bought the Vivoactive 3 but I find the touchscreen a bit fiddly and would prefer the solidity (if that’s a word) of the buttons. Plus, the ability to have music on there is a bonus as well. It would get used on my first marathon in April (Manchester Marathon) and my second in Edinburgh in May. :)
Garmin Fenix 5…due for an upgrade.
I’d love to get the new Garmin 645 with music next month.
I would use the credit towards SRAM etap!
Garmin 5 because it’s just gorgeous
I’d get a new watch!
I would absolutely use the credit towards an Elite Direto!
Go Pro Hero 6 or Power Meter, either one of them will do. Not complaining :)
Note: Have never won anything on free give away, ever. So i know my chance… but IN it to WIN it .
Hey Ray, I’d love to get my wife a Fenix 5 – she has her eye on the rose gold version!
Could I use it for the FR645 I already have on order from CT?
If so that’s what I’d do, otherwise it’d be time to research bike trainers.
Vector 3 please! We’ll, may have to determine for 3s.
I would like Garmin Vector 3 pedals power meter because I have multiple bikes and it’s always a mess to switch my current power meter between bikes (when I can…).
I’m torn between a new PM (I could always use a new PM) or something like a new GoPro.
If a PM, I’d probably go Vector 3 as you suggest.
How do you know me so well, your suggestions are exactly what I NEED! (joking, of course, what do any of us “need”?)
I would take the GArmin Vector 3 and it would bring my mountainbiking to a whole level. Always wanted to ride with power feedback.
Or, if i wanted something from the sub 500 categorie, it‘s a GoPro Action cam for surr. I‘m still missing some good pictures and clips fr that mountainbiking…
I’d like a new Running watch
Garmin 935 or Vector 3!
I would like a new running gadget to get me motivated for the new year!
New head unit for my bike
I’d definitely go with the new Garmin 645M, I love the latest gear.
A new watch to replace the dead Garmin 610.
thanks
Would spend it for a powemeter to improve cycling skils…
I could use a new head unit based on DCR reviews!
Cheers!
A power meter for my bike. I want to train / race with power.
So much to choose from, maybe the GoPro
I would love to buy a Fenix 5.
Love to get etap to really streamline my setup.
Great contest! I think I’d start with a Garmin Vivosport and then start checking out the camping gear. May be one of those hunting packs!
I’d love to get Garmin Vector 3s to be able to use my new bike to the max of its abilities!
I would use the credit towards an Elite Direto or a Wahoo KICKR.
Also, Clever Training may not sell boats, but they do rent paddle boards. ;)
I’d get the Vector 3 power meter. Would be great to have a power meter on rental bikes when I travel!
I need a replacement for my Garmin 920xt.
I would order the Garmin Vector 3 pedals without hesitation. I’ve never owned a power meter, but after completing two full Ironmans it’s time to get more serious.
ohhh man this would be awesome, Garmin Fenix 5, so I could have a watch that would last me the entire time it will take me to run my 1st 100 miler in May!!
Down payment towards a Wahoo KICKR (v3) or Tacx Neo. Either would be more portable and more featured than the current trainer I use (Kinetic Rock and Roll Non-Smart)
I want garmin 310xt
Thanks
Doron
Garmin’s Forerunner 645 Music GPS Watch is what I would get so that I could listen to music on my runs.
A Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR Outdoor for my partner :).
I would be buying Garmin Vector 3/3S or a garmin forerunner 935.
Garmin Forerunner 935 because I want to do a triathlon.
A boat! Yes I definitely want a boat.
Wait, I just reread that. No boats? Why would you get our hopes up like that just to crush them? That’s very cruel.
A new gps to update my old edge 500
Thanks Ray! Would love a new Garmin Vivoactive to replace my HR so it looks like a normal watch at work.
Ray
I would love Garmin Vector 3
I think I would upgrade my edge 800 to something with Wifi sync and Strava segments, the Garmin edge 820 or 1030 both look nice
I would love to get a Wahoo Kickr Snap, with a 21 month old my training time is limited and I have been slogging away on my dumb trainer after my daughter goes to bed. It would be great to step up my trainer game to keep me motivated!
in the rare event that I get picked, I’m pretty sure I would go for a Fenix 5 :-)
I would like a new turbo trainer as mine is getting old!
I would get a power meter of some sort because I don’t have one for outside riding. I’ve gotten used to having power measurement from my smart trainer.
stages power meter please.
im a newbie and would love a wahoo smart trainer
Probably a FR935 as I simply love its look and feel.
Garmin Forerunner 645!
Thank you Ray!
I would like the Go Pro Hero 6 for my MTB routes!
Fenix 5 or Vivoactive 3 and a heart rate strap/foot pods to take my training to the next level, and because I keep losing count of my laps in the pool. Thanks for doing this!
I’d buy a fancy gps running watch because I’m still just using the Strava app on my battery-challenged iPhone 6 to track runs, which pretty much stinks. Thanks!
Garmin 935 because my fenix 3 can’t hold a charge anymore
Fenix 5. Best watch on the market.
I would buy my girlfriend a nice activity tracker like the Fitbit Charge 2 and maybe buy myself a GarminHRM strap to combine with my fenix 3
Definitely the GoPro Hero 6!! And then maybe some day I can make nice videos like Ray :)
I would look into upgrading my Garmin watch; optical HR sensor, and advanced dynamics, mainly.
Awesome. Spring is almost here (wishful thinking on my part, I suppose), so a power meter like the Vector 3 is long overdue! :)
I’d like to try out the Garmin 645 or any of the garmins with running dynamics, to see what I can learn from them about my running form!
I would get a Stages Left Arm Power Meter Campagnolo Chorus. I would use the coupon on this and then fork over the residual amount in order to finally buy myself a power meter.
I’d pick up a Garmin Edge 820 – about time to replace my 5-year old device!
I’d get a Garmin fenix and use it for hiking
I would like to have GoPro 6 for my kid!!
I would wait until your full review of the FR 645, then decide if I want that, or the 935 and proceed from there. Why? My 235 still works, but I’m liking the looks of several of the new features on the watches that are coming out now. Thanks!!
The Vector 3s are the power meter that I’ve been waiting for. If I won I’d get those. Thanks Ray and Clever Training for putting on this awesome giveaway.
I’d grab a new power meter. Vector or power tap (cuz I need pedals too ?)