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 Hero7 Black to a Fitbit Versa smartwatch to a random pair of socks to the Favero Assioma power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.  Whatever floats your boat (note: they don’t sell boats or even other vessels like submarines).

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 Friday, December 28th, 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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5,289 Comments

  1. Vincent

    I would get a 4iii left arm power meter. I am training to qualify for this year 70.3 world Champ, and doing all the training on HR alone is not sufficient enough now.

  2. Jason

    Would have loved a Fenix 5X plus so hoping that this works out!!

  3. Jonathan Gordon

    Keep up the good work Ray and The Girl!

    Garmin Fenix 5 please.

  4. peter p

    fenix 5 please

  5. Tom Davidson

    Direct drive trainer!

  6. ailsa c

    wireless headset

  7. Keith Rousseau

    I’d get a Fenix to replace my aging Garmin 230

  8. Nick

    Crank based power meter or a Garmin 935 as I attempt another Ironman.

  9. Kelly D

    I think I would get the Suunto 9 G1 Baro GPS Watch because it would be good for when I am exercising and I like all of the features.

  10. Steve Barnes

    Other than a promise of cycling gadgets in the coming weeks, I’m left with nothing but dreams of a smart trainer! Yep, that’s what I would like if I was winner my first smart trainer!!!

  11. Hugh Scaife

    Hi Ray. I’d love to win and get a Fenix5!

  12. Jim Briggs

    I’d get a powermeter. I’m just a hobbyist so I’ve never been able to justify the expense of a powermeter.

  13. KR

    TacX trainer!

  14. Colleen

    New Garmin watch with music

  15. Donald fast

    My Garmin is dying so it’s time for a new one. Thanks

  16. Reto Freihofer

    Garmin 1000 or similar. Want a unit that tracks my cycling workouts well.

  17. William Rush

    I want to get a Pinorello framset. Just think they look cool.

  18. Greg Ro

    Yo yo yo. Hit me up Ray. Thank you.

  19. Simon Vaillancourt

    I’d like to get a new Smart Traininer to help get my 2019 season started early in Canada!

  20. Scott D

    I could always buy more stuff!

  21. Sean M

    Fenix 5X so I have something better to track my marathon training and hiking!

  22. Kenneth Lim

    Fenix 5 for me as an upgrade and Fitbit for the children

  23. Emily

    Garmin Vector 3 pedals to step up my bike game.

  24. Stefani

    I didn’t get any new gadgets…!!!

  25. Andrey

    Been looking at power meters and your page discussing the different types.

  26. Guillaume A

    I would get a kikr core to train and leave my riding buddy in the dust next season

  27. Chris Forsythe

    Give me the F5 as I think it will help me get off my lazy rear end and get moving after a 3 week post-marathon hiatus!!

  28. Chris Kennedy

    Coros helmet for me and kickr desk for the girl. The cave is nearing completion!

  29. Guido

    Thank you! I am in need of a bike trainer.

  30. Cindy

    I need a new bike computer. Thank you, Ray!

  31. Nannahill

    Something for my wife – Fitbit watch maybe?

  32. Bill T

    I think I “need” a Wahoo KICKR or other smart trainer to keep going this winter…

  33. Jan Lin

    Aftershokz Trekz Air Wireless Bone Conduction Headphone to listen to music when I run, and Endurance Tap Energy Gel to keep me fueled during the run.

  34. Neil Chew

    Would love a dedicated bike computer – ie Garmin Edge, or perhaps some power based pedals.

  35. Andrew

    I would totally get a new Fenix 5s watch. My old Garmin 235 kind of smells and there is a little dried sunscreen around the edge of the watchface. Sounds like its time for an upgrade!

  36. Pete Lambertz

    Need a new pair of bike shoes and a new Garmin watch

  37. Moshe C

    Velocomp AeroPod Cda sensor and some garmin edge to go with that… would be heaven

  38. Scott Reinemann

    I would definitely upgrade the trainer from a simple fluid with no flywheel to something like a Kickr SNAP or least something with a Smart option to it.

    Cheers and Happy New Year.

  39. Andre

    I would love a new Garmin Fenix 5 Multisport.
    Why? Because my 910XT died :-(

  40. Joe

    I would get a garmin 920xt. I’ve been needing to replace my 910xt and I don’t really need all the fancy things that come with the 935.

  41. Kirk

    definitely upgrade to the Garmin RTL 510

  42. Roger

    4iiii power meter pls

  43. Santiago

    Ray,
    I’d take the latest Wahoo KICKR so I can pair it with a climb. Currently own the OG KICKR, which is not compatible. Gracias and Feliz Año Nuevo.

  44. Ellen

    After totally falling in love with trail running this year, a Fenix 5s would be the perfect new gadget.

  45. Melissa D.

    Maybe a new trainer.

  46. Andjelko Vrbanic

    I would like to get DJI Osmo pocket to record life adventures

  47. Scott E

    A new sport watch

  48. Kim Winston-Jackson

    I’d get a STAC Zero Halcyon Smart Trainer. Watched your review on it and some other reviews on youtube and I like what I see. Some have described it as the “Linux” of smart trainers which is right up my alley.

  49. Randi Anfinson

    I would like anything Garmin running watch, current one needs updating.

  50. Margaret E-L

    I would love to surprise my husband and update his late model Garmin.

  51. Kathryn Nelson

    Have been eyeing the Suunto Spartan Trainer for awhile, would be great to motivate me into the new year!

  52. Ignacio Prieto

    A wahoo element bolt will be a perfect match for my bike ! Good luck for me !

  53. jerry n

    some new Garmin integrated lights ? for night cycling safety

  54. Shannon

    Thinking a fenix 5 plus

  55. Jeff

    Hmmm… not sure exactly what I need (other than some more motivation…), but I’m sure I can come up with an idea!

  56. Claudio

    I would love getting a multisport Garmin with Spotify support. Probably Fenix 5 plus or FR 645 music.

  57. FLRunner

    My current watch, SST, is starting to fall apart on me.

    So I’ve been keeping an eye on the new Polar Vantage or upgrading to the Suunto 9. Really, anything newer than what I have would be a welcome change to my workout routine.

  58. Phil Harvey

    I would get a new garmin Tri watch.
    Maybe a Fenix 5, would have to look into it more.
    The reason being is after 4 years the buttons on my 920 have started to stick and the battery is failing.l

  59. Todd

    I would consider getting a GoPro

  60. Tim

    Ideally a nice bottle of scotch. However CT lack a decent selectionId settle for a Garmin 935

  61. Corey

    I would totes go for one o them CdA sensors. I wouldn’t buy one, but if someone were to gift me one I would definitely use it.

  62. Bart Girdwood

    Definitely a new Fenix 5. Or … some new running shoes. Or … an Ameo Powerbreather. Or … ugh so many choices.

  63. Daniel Saracino

    A power meter so I can train (and outdoor ride) with power. Most likely left-only 4iii crank arm.
    Thanks!

  64. Nate

    I’d get a kickr climb…but then I’d also need to replace my gen1 kickr with a kickr core…

  65. Kevin W

    I would love a new bike trainer (Kickr or Neo 2) to help with some fitness goals for 2019!

  66. Betsy

    I would love a smart trainer. Thank you!

  67. I would get some kind of a Garmin running watch. I’ve just started “running” again and need to do a bit of research. My Garmin 520 for cycling doesn’t quite cut it for running.

  68. Alex Walton

    An upgraded Garmin Fenix, possibly a sapphire

  69. Jamie

    I would put the money towards a smart trainer…undecided on exactly which one. Thanks for the giveaway Ray.

  70. Ian S

    I just got myself the Garmin 935 but I’ve been eyeing a GoPro for my family adventures and yet have still not pulled the trigger. Maybe now the 7 Black is out…perhaps with a little Clever assistance :-)

  71. Abryl

    Wahoo, Garmin, GoPro…
    Actually let me think through this AFTER I win. ;D

  72. Robert Paquin

    Definitely a new trainer ! Mine is required in a museum !

  73. Hugh

    New Garmin watch – old one is not working very well anymore

  74. Barry D

    I would probably get the Forerunner 935XT bundle since I am using the 920XT and would like an updated version.

    Happy Holidays Everyone!

  75. Elizabeth L

    A Wahoo Climb! Of course I’d need a compatible Kickr but that’s a minor detail. Minor-ish. I’d like one because I’m a wimp and ride indoors during the “winter” here in NC

  76. Ivan

    I’d get a smart trainer probably the Kickr or neo since I’ve been on the zwift trial and it’d be pretty sweet to have the trainer simulate the hills. Thanks!

  77. Jac

    I’m looking at getting a Garmin 935 to replace my broken 920XT.

  78. Fred Burkhalter

    Zipp disk brake wheels.

  79. Time for new power meter, Vector 3

  80. Brian

    I need a computer to control my trainer.

  81. Dean

    Probably a power meter …

  82. Julie Gasper

    I think it’s time to upgrade from the trainer I bought 5 years ago for $50. I’d really love the Kickr, but haven’t been able to justify buying one since the old trainer just keeps going despite the thousands of miles on it!

  83. Jason M

    Would love to get a pedal based power meter.

  84. Richard Mable

    I’d probably get a GoPro hero 7 black, would love to use it to film some skiing and mountain biking!

  85. Joe

    Hero7 Black – Going to Banff, Calgary, Edmonton, Juneau, Anchorage, Denali, and Vancouver during the next few months on will equate to last vacation / bucket list goals. Want the sights and sounds to be recorded to help with the memories. We’ll be poor after the trips but, we have to do it.

  86. Sam Baldwin

    I’d love a new a new GoPro to film the little ones as I drag them along on family outdoor adventures.

  87. Matt S

    Garmin Fenix 5x Plus because it’s BA AF and I NS need a new HRM before my coach at EF gets PO’d that I dropped the data from TP. Know what I mean?

  88. Valerio

    Would love a Garmin fenix 5 Plus to… run faster! ;)

  89. Dave K.

    Nothing like a new action cam. That’s what I’d get.

  90. S Schwark

    A Kinetic smart trainer to really bring out all the extra fun I’m missing in just the old fluid trainers!

  91. Liang

    Need a goPro for video recording

  92. Andrew Perelson

    I would definitely be keen to get the Favero Assioma power meter pedals.

  93. Oleg Derevyanko

    I would get a new pair of bike shoes and a Gopro camera for my kids. Or a new power meter… keeping my fingers crossed.

  94. Adam

    Since the battery in my garmin edge 520 just doesn’t last. I’d like a new garmin, perhaps go the 1030 for all the features (including the optional external battery).
    Thanks Ray

  95. Sandy

    I would get the go pro hero 7. It would come in handy with the family for skiing, biking, zip lining and other adventures.

  96. Ciprian Strejac

    f5

  97. Fenix 5 so I can figure out how to train at altitude!

  98. Mark

    Let’s do this!

  99. Corvidphile

    I’ve taken a deep dive into the Wahoo ecosystem, so a Kickr Climb would be a most excellent addition.

  100. Matthew I Kent

    I would pick up a Fenix 5 basic, because I need to get another everyday watch.