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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Oh, the Garmin 935 for sure.
Been eyeing that up since it came out.
I would totally take the Suunto. I’ve been looking at those for a while!
Garmin Vector 3 pedals (or Hero 6 Black)
I would love to win a Garmin 935 tri bundle. I have A 920xt. But, the 935 would be great for IMAZ! Thank you!
No doubt. Garmin Vector…. the new era
Oooo definitely would want to get an action camera so that I can document my pizza-French Fry skiing!
sweet! i would use this towards a new fenix! they are great devices and time to upgrade soon. thanks!
A new trainer!! I’m doing so much indoor riding now it would be a treat to upgrade. Thanks.
I would put toward the cost of wahoo kickr .
I’d like a Fenix 5 for my upcoming challenges!
I’m torn between a bike computer Garmin edge or go pro. Never had either but bike computer would be more important for training. However it would be a good excuse to get a go pro for travel
The Garmin 645 or a GoPro would be cool. Thanks! :)
GoPro! I want to do video analysis of exercise.
Bonjour Ray! Je prendrais les Garmin Vector 3! Merci!
It’s time for a Fenix 5 so I can try out all this fancy new running power stuff. And many thanks to Ray for his hard work and consistent excellence!
I’d go with the Wahoo KICKR SNAP. I’m fat and out of shape. Don’t have the time to ride in the streets but I have time at home to knock out some serious miles.
Vector 3! I need a power meter.
Garmin Vector 3 power meter. Awesomesauce!
Want to start MAF training. Hence I would need suunto spartan ultra watch that will make my running sport in aerobic zone.
Power meter or trainer
I’d put it towards a GoPro camera so that I can capture some of the adventures I go on.
I would get a GoPro!
Garmin Power Meter, definitely! I have been playing with the Strava estimates but I am so ready for the real thing
The call of the smart trainer is strong. Maybe a Neo, though probably a Direto since I would still be paying some of it
Th Suunto watches are looking especially fine.
Garmin vector 3 pedals would be awesome!
The Shinto seems quite appealing. My old forerunner is a bit long in the tooth and a new gps and hrm would surely benefit me.
It would go towards my smart trainer fund.
Garmin Vector 3 for sure!
Garmin 925 for sure
Easy …..Garmin Vector Looking for power
darn it Mis-spelled my email Vectors again!
I would like to have the Garmin Forerunner 935 for my cardio trainings. Great and awesome GPS watch !!
Pick me, pick me. I’ll get a Hero 6 or Virb 360
I’d probably get a wahoo element.
Would love to get the Wahoo Power Kickr to stay fit during the cold season.
I would get a set of Garmin Vector 3s to take my training to the next level
Garmin 1030, these eyes are getting old
Garmin Fenix 5 HR
I’d put it toward a new trainer!
Would love a GoPro!
Tacx Neo Smart Indoor Cycling Trainer with ANT+ & Bluetooth Communication
Because it’s sweet and I must gain more muscle
The GoPro Hero6 Black. Our Masters swim club is going to do some video analysis. We could go underwater!
Garmin vector 3 for power for tri bike
A Garmin Fenix 5. I know I will have to chip in a bit to get that!
The Garmin Forerunner 935 to track swimming and to hit those Strava segments hard!
Garman Fenix 5 to help get me to a 50mile ultra start line
Garmin 645 music. Because music! And no touch screen! Also, I desperately need an upgrade. :)
I would like to buy Garmin 935
Hi Ray,
Welcome to Australia. Great to see you are Down Under. I hope you enjoyed Australia Day! Or how us Aussies say “Straya Day” :D
Gotta love a good giveaway. If I am the lucky random selection then I would graciously request the Garmin Forerunner 935 Running/Triathlon GPS Watch, which conveniently is $499.99 (technically under $500).
Keep up the great work Ray. I have loved reading your work for years!
Cheers,
Chris
Love the elemnt.
I need to replace my scosche rhythm which I love. It’s been beaten up a bit over the years.
Suunto Baro…why?? because no matter what i´ll be always faithful to Suunto..besides, is time for my old ambit2s to rest in my drawer :)
Could always use a new Garmin Fenix 5!
I would love to get a power meter for my bike. Or a go pro!
I’d go for a a Tacx Neo so I can keep training whilst recovering from a recent crash
Looking right at you, Garmin Vectors!
Garmin 5s I have a 5x but sometimes I just want something smaller!
I’d love a set of Vector 3s so I can finally have easily transferable power data. If you can magic them into Speedplay form that would be amazing!
I would want the Garmin Vector 3 power meter so I could take my training to the next level
I would put it towards a new direct drive smart trainer because I’d love to stop ruing tires.
A Wahoo Bolt and Garmin Watch to help me improve my fitness this year. Thanks Ray
Probably towards a new trainer. I’ve been using my Elite for about 8 years.
I turn 60 in about a week and even though I’ve tried hard to get back in shape the last few years, I really want 2018 to be the year it finally comes together. So I’d get a Scosche Rhythm+ to keep an eye on my heart, maybe a footpod for when I’m working out indoors and maybe replace my old Garmin 235 with a Garmin 645 (can’t leave any of the $500 unspent, now can I). Thanks and fingers crossed. :)
Id have to go for a power meter… picking one will require a lot of (re)reading though ?
I’d put it towards a new smart trainer. I’ve held out long enough and my Coach is pushing me to get one.
Power meter!
A garmin edge 820, I never go far on my bike because I always get lost
The wahoo bolt because it looks neat and fast
Would get a new garmin edge !
I’d go for the Wahoo KICKR 3 + CLIMB, because it’s like you say geeky cool!
Need a new scosche 24 hrm as my rhythm+ broke.
Kickr, because Zwift.
I’d love to get a fenix 5. Currently way outside my price range that I can afford.
The Garmin 935 replacing my 735
I’d like the Garmin Power Meters as I need to focus more on power :-)
I the Garmin Vector 3 power to train better to the next race
I’d use it towards a power meter for my new bike coming next week!
I’ve got two wrists and only one watch. A Garmin vivoactive 3 could help me out in this awkward situation…
Garmin Fenix 5 or 935! Momma needs a new watch!
Would love to upgrade my ambit2 to a spartan.
Vector 3’s for my boyfriend so he can have Power, improve his training and seamless upload it all to once place!
I’d have to pick something with wrist based heart rate to replace my Ambit 3 and Polar M400. Maybe the Suunto Spartan Trainer.
Garmin Vector 3’s so I can have dual sided readings.
New Garmin Vector 3 would be great!
I would use it for a Tacx roller
I’d have to go for a powermeter. Rational next step to up my training.
I want garmin 3 pedals! I want a swappable powermeter!
Garmin Vector 3
I’d get the Vector 3 since I don’t have a power meter yet.
I’d use it to supplement the cost of a new wheelset or a power meter.
Definitely a Go Pro. Kids from our triathlon club would enjoy some footage from our mutual training sessions.
Definitely would like to hop on the power meter band wagon with a pair of Garmin Vector 3’s :)
I would love a Fenix 5s for my wife!
A multi-sport watch. I don’t ha e one of any kind.
I’d use it to get a vector 3s. This season will be epic!
I’d likely pick up a Wahoo Bike computer as my current computer no longer transfers info.
Quarq dfour. I can tell from using a Stages vs. a Kickr that my left leg is much weaker than my right (like, 20%). Even though it probably doesn’t matter, my science experiment this winter is going to be to work on evening out my left vs. right leg power, and using 2-leg power to measure my progress.
I’d upgrade from my Forerunner 620. Not sure if it would be 645 or Fenix 5X. I really like the maps on 5X but not sure it’s worth all the extra $.
I’d get a Garmin 735 with the tri bundle. It’s the only tri watch small enough for my wrist, but I’ve scratched the one I have & could really use the different HR straps anyhow.
A Garmin 935