Today is Friday – you made it to the end of the week – and almost to the end of spring. But more importantly, today is also National Strawberry Shortcake Day (Don’t trust me? Look it up.) Unfortunately, I don’t expect to eat any Strawberry Shortcake today. Or tomorrow. And sure, I could have titled this ‘Father’s Day Gadget Giveaway’, but some countries celebrate that on other weekends (lookn’ at you, Australia).
In any case, it seems reason enough to give away some gadget goodness. But fear not, I won’t be restricting this to those in specific countries (Australia or otherwise). Anyone, anywhere on earth, is welcome to join as always. Also, I think we just need more cake holidays to have faux reasons for me to give stuff away. It’s been far too long.
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 Hero 7 Black (which is actually $70 off through Sunday, the lowest we’ve seen it), to the just shipping new Stages Dash units, to a random pair of socks, the Garmin Forerunner 945, or heck, even towards a new power meter. Whatever floats your boat (note: they don’t sell boats…wait, update, they do!). 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). Or, you can leave a description of which product your dad would want for Father’s Day.
The reason you need a short description of ‘why’ is that if you just put a simple product name (i.e. FR945), 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, June 17th, 2019 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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My garmin watch needs an upgrade
I would like a camera, just to follow my dogs swimming!
A Go-Pro to record all the videos as my 14yo learns to fly. I foresee amazing sights.
I would love to upgrade my watch.
Fenix 5. The maps functionality would be helpful for those long hikes with our new pup!
I would get a GoPro to document the 2019 Tristate Trek bike ride to help find a cure for ALS!
Great giveaway! I would definitely get an indoor trainer so I don’t have to stop cycling in winter or rainy days.
Power meter of some sort… probably peddle based shop I can move it around a bit
I’m looking for a replacement of my old (but still working!) Polar S710i for quite a while now, but all the watches i like have issues or bugs.
So I’ll take a GoPro to record some fun with my 2 sons on the bike trails!
I would love a Wahoo Climb to help with the hundreds of hours training indoors.
I need to update my Garmin! 945 for me
A new Edge or Fenix would be nice. Currently still rocking a 520 and 3HR. The newer speed and cadence might be nice too.
Definitely the Forerunner 945, because I don’t already spend enough hours every week poring over running metrics (and that’s just with a pokey old FR230).
It’s time for a new Garmin Edge…. or new anything!
I’d get Garmin Forerunner 645 to get help back into run training plan following knee surgery.
I would absolutely get a power meter for my Cyclocross bike!
New bike computer
I’d get the Garmin 945. I want that long battery life, music playback, multi sport mode, HR tracking, steps (nah, I don’t care about steps), and everything else it has! Happy Father’s Day Weekend everyone!
Pretty sure I’d be getting the Edge 530 – never had a bike specific computer before and think it would be nice to have.
Would love to get the new GoPro for filming rides and also documenting any unfortunate accidents, just in case.
A Garmin GoPro would be nice. Thank you.
I would either get a power meter so I could take what I do on the smart trainer, outdoors…or a new edge computer that doesn’t need to be plugged in like my 500. (1st world problems)
A new Garmin Edge
FR945 so that I can listen to music on my long IM training runs.
A TACX trainer to train at home at daddy day:-)
I would love a Forerunner 945, I have a Vivoactive 3 but its not perfect, I really wish for the features of the 945!
Probably like a GoPro or a newer version of the Garmin Forerunner line up. I’m still using the 920
Forerunner 945 or Fenix
Garmin 530. My current Garmin is on its last leg. Thanks for everything you do!!!
FR 945 it is
I’d get a GoPro to catch the highlights from the summer mtb holiday.
I would get a GoPro Hero 7 Black to replace my old GoPro hero 960!
I think I would like to upgrade my Garmin 920xt with the elevation stuck at 7000m. Maybe the 945!
Thanks Ray!
Time for new shoes!
I think I’m ready for a GoPro camera
I’d put it towards a power meter. Not sure which brand though
I would get a 945 as I start back to running for triathlons after all my injuries (getting old makes it take longer to heal too!)
My edge 510 needs to be replaced soon. Proberly with a edge 1030
I would love a new power meter as I would like to begin training with it. The favero assioma DUO would be perfect. I’ll pay the difference!
I’d get a Garmin Edge 130 as I’ve just broken the arms that attach to the mount on my 520.
FR945 please :)
Polar Vantage V. Because the battery on my V800 is not providing as long of a charge eventually I will need to upgrade.
Definitely a stages power meter because i can’t seem to get my old power meter to pair any more.
I want to get new triathlon watch – not sure exactly which one yet.
I would upgrade my 5x to a 945 to get a lighter watch, 200 tbt/course point and hopefully less delay showing where I am on map when following courses.
Also to get betas more often to get some exciting moments when testing if it still works as expected:)
It’s time for something newer and shinier than my trusty old Garmin 920xt, which has seen me through some good times and slower times. Time to upgrade, but do I go for forerunner or fenix… Oh decisions, decisions :-)
Love a smartwatch so I can “lighten” the load when cycling ,work smart think smart
Probably a pair of Vector 3
Would buy a new watch to help me with my training
A new Garmin Fenix 5 Plus…my Fenix 3 has been a warrior for the last 4 years but it is time for an upgrade!!
A new powermeter would be awesome! Or maybe a new gps!!! Vector, Edge 530, whatever
A DJI Osmo Action for my marathon, as carrying a gimbal throughout 26.2 miles would completely ruin it (I tried with an Virb Ulta 30 on half-marathon and it just didn’t survive the test of time due to lack of smooth stabilization).
Power meter, for sure
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I will be happy with a garmin music watch ;-) and power meter?
Forerunner 945 would be my go-to!! Much needed time for an upgrade!! Thanks DC!
Garmin 945. Perfect time to upgrade my multisport watch.
Some Garmin Vector 3 pedals to see if the indoor training has paid off in the real world….
Would love a power meter on my road bike!
I would love crank based power meter so I can confirm how weak I am.
An Aerpod power meter would be great.
I’d go for Garmin 830, I’ve been underwhelmed with my Wahoo Bolt since the new Garmins premiered.
Hmmm. Tough choice. Either a Fenix 5 Plus to upgrade from my F3, or an Edge 530 for that climbing screen!
I’ll get a powermeter!
Garmin 945 watch. Can’t justify the upgrade passing full price but would get it with this prize!!
Would love me a Garmin Virb ultra 30!
If I win, I would like to have a new watch, since my tomtom multisport is dying
Br Per
Time to hop on the power meter train! Thanks DCR
would like a power meter
Would be nice to get a watch to give to my gf for her birthday :P
I could definitely use a power meter on my mtb!
GoPro Hero 7 to record my Alps mountain bike trip next month!
Dad would love a GPS watch that also plays music!
GoPro to document my 1st 100 mile ultra or the latest Garmin to update my Fenix 3
I would go for a new Powermeter!
I’d upgrade my Suunto watch to the new 5 or the 9.
My bike hasn’t had a dedicated computer for a while, instead relying on the watch. So a Garmin Edge 530 or 830 would be nice!
Raptors edition Garmin 245 Music, will settle for a black one
For Sure the Garmin 945 because I’d want to see what all the hype was about, then write an in depth review, just like you D.C.
Either a Power meter or the 945… need the Power meter more…
FR945
I’d like a new power meter.
The Garmin Forerunner 945 – mine old Vivoactive HR doesn’t work reliably anymore and I want some renewed motivation to get out and at it!
An upgrade to my VA3 so I can track open water swimming more accurately
Maybe a power meter… or a decent trainer? who knows! it’s been a while since I’ve gotten on my bike and it’s about time!
I have already a garmin but…
I’d get that GoPro Hero 7 Black for sure.
I would buy the GoPro for some POV-shots of my two nephews! The youngest of the two is ready to play in a Jackass movie hahah. Climbing on everything he can! ?
Garmin 945. Currently have the 910 and need a much needed upgrade with wifi.
My Garmin forerunner HR chest strap is causing me chafing. In need of a watch that has wrist HR monitor
I can always use more gadgets. Count me in. I think my poor old Cycliq Fly12 is on its last legs so a new action cam would be a spiffy addition.
I’ve been wanted to get my SO a Garmin watch, though I haven’t picked a specific one yet. For now, he got a new pair of running shorts for Father’s Day :).
Would love some sort of power meter
Seriously I don’t know
Maybe FR 945, because My Apple Watch are not good for Ultramarathons:(
Maybe Edge 830 because my Apple Watch is not a bike computer
Maybe GoPro hero 7 because world needs to see a beautiful Siberian city from a running standpoint
I’d probably go with a new Garmin 945 watch since my 920 is getting a bit worn.
Power meter for sure!
I think some shiny new power pedals would be the way forward for me.
Garmin 945 watch because my husband is a data nerd…
I definitely need a GoPro!
Would love that GoPro to capture some highlights from my runs!
Power meter or GoPro. I love recording stats and other things from a ride.