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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Something to replace my Vivoactive HR
Garmin FR 945. Because i just became a father 4 weeks ago and I need to save some time in Training prep with the music function. I wouldnt have to attach it to my arm anymore.
I think I would buy a much needed torque wrench.
Power meter please.
I would go for FR945, hoping this model finally solves the issue of ForeRunner family (random speed/pace spikes when using GPS & footpod as source of speed & distance)
Gotta be a Forerunner 945 – for the OW swimming!
Ray…I’d likely go for a bike trainer of sorts…best way to suffer on the bike. Thanks and have a great weekend!
A boat. Because Clever Training sells boats.
I would get a new KICKR to be able to train every day!!!
A F945 would be awesome for first ironman in 9 weeks, or a nice smarttrainer for the winter :)
Since my current navigation system consist of a piece of tape with some numbers on it I would probably get a gps to show me the way
I would get a Garmin Forerunner 945 as my 735xt as been acting up recently.
I will use it toward a direct-drive trainer. I have been using a Wahoo Kickr Snap for 2 1/2 years, and I have been looking to upgrade it!
New bike computer…my edge is pretty beat.
I would get a running watch (or whatever it is called!!!).
I would deffo go for a power-meter to ramp up my training for next year’s Dolomites trip
Garmin 530 or GoPro. Would love to see how well new mapping features work on the Garmin.
Garmin Forerunner 945!
Garmin Forerunner 945 For replacing my vivoactive 3
Favero pedals because the work so good. 2 pairs purchased from Clever already.
I’d probably get the FR945 because I would love to have both maps and music.
I might go for GoPro Hero 7 Black. Because life is awesome and best to record those memories!
A new watch or maybe a go pro camera..
new pedal based power meter would be great. dual sided.
Hmm…I’d probably upgrade my gps watch or possibly a power meter or indoor trainer setup.
I’d get a power meter and become a cycling God, or a mediocre fat man in spandex with lots of data.
I’d love to get a new double sided power meter. Or a new Forerunner/Fenix.
A new GoPro to capture the amazing adventures to come ?♂️?
An Iwatch 4
A swim watch. Never seem to be able to keep count in the pool.
It would have to be the Garman 945 just for an information overload from running until Matt my bike and everything else it is so cool
Maybe a power meter or a drone :) not sure yet but I’m pretty sure I will found out !!!
I’d go for a Quarq powermeter since the iQ² powermeter won’t show up anytime soon.
A GoPro to record where I go!
I would put it towards the ever imaginary Tacx Smartbike – should it ever be finally released!
New fenix – my battery life has shrunk!
I would like new Garmin Edge 530. Battery on my 3 years old 520 is not so good now and improved navigation on Edge 530 would come great in my next adventures.
Either trainer upgrade or new power meter :)
I would like to get a Stryd power meter to assist my running or put the money towards a Fenix 5
I would go for the Assioma power meter! Thanks for the opportunity!
It would be a toss up between Garmin 830 (upgrade the 820 which I love) or put it towards a 735 to upgrade the 920 and have 24hr data!
I’ll get me a Garmin 945. Love the look of that thing :)
My favorite Garmin gadget 945, to be updated for the season.
Garmin 945
I’d buy a GoPro 7 black to record my MTB rides
Watch for the mrs!
I would replace my old Fenix with a new Fenix 5x plus. The Fenix has been a great watch, but I want the new tools and the ability to interact with my inReach.
GroPro Hero 7 to document some epic runs to show friends and family why I love hitting the trains.
FR945 but I already bought one for this birthday with the family but I can bring it back to the store as it’s just for July ;-)
I’d probably put it towards an Elite Direto or Kickr Core! (Or a Stages PM?)
Maybe that Gopro camera so I can record the crazy drivers that whiz by.
I would love to have the new Garmin 945 so I can listen to music and navigate while running!
New Garmin FR945 will be cool )
I’d get either a smart trainer or power meter for indoor cycling, since I have neither.
I would love to get a Forerunner 935 to track my skates!
Garmin Forerunner 945
ive been wanting a power meter for a while to take my training to the next level… Garmin Vector please??
Would love a go pro to record my bike rides.
Vector 3
I’d put it towards a Suunto 9 Baro — I’d like a barometer and the battery life would be cool!
I really think I would try and upgrade to a new Edge…. maybe 1000
About time
For a pedalbased power meter
I would want a go pro hero 7 because I’ve never had one before and currently have enough fitness junk laying around. Please pick me!!
Hi Ray,
Could really use a Quarq power meter
A new Garmin since my current one is on the fritz!
I would love to have some Powertap pedals.
A Garmin Forerunner 945 to build new Garmin applications !
Garmin Fenix 5X Plus. Or maybe 160 gels. LOL
Garmin fēnix® 5S Plus as a gift for my girlfriend to finally get her into activities recording. As they say if it’s not on Strava it didn’t happen.
I would get the Garmin Fenix 5 plus to help with trimming down the dad bod, which I am currently rocking… ugh..
I would get a new garmin edge 530 to replace my 520 :)
I would get a new pedal based power meter. I originally got the watteam powerbeat, but it is giving me problems and with the company now defunct it looks like I have to replace it. Pedal based will enable me to move power between bikes too.
I would love to finally get a power meter for my bike. It would be great to finally see the effort on my rides and all the data I can pull
Probably get the new Forerunner 945
Thanks
I’d get me a new multi sport watch. Given I just destroyed mine on Steel Vengeance at cedar point…
I’d get a forerunner
Should buy a turbo trainer so I can do some cycling in this horrible weather
A powermeter for my TT bike, thinking quark here
A Hero7 Black to make use of the HyperSmooth feature, which is a feature I miss in my current GoPro.
Forerunner 945. At the ripe old age of 50, I’m entered into my first ever Triathlon, a 945 would complete the ‘all the gear, no idea’ outfit as I run out the wrong way from transition ?.
Suunto S9 or Garmin Fenix….because my SSU seems to be losing battery life rapidly.
Garmin 945, I suppose
Ooh a chance for a gpro 7 to show some epic swims, rides and maybe even a run. thanks!
Get a Garmin to alternate with my suunto
I would get either a FR945 or bike trainer.
So with a 1 in 3000 chance to win this is still better than a lottery ticket :) and hopefully I can buy a power meter with this. Keep up the awesome site
If I won a $500 gift certificate to clever training . com I would choose: New kit! I am a new cycler so I am building up my kit! For $99.99 there’s a DC Rainmaker cycling jersey that would look swell! I see it’s a mens jersey, but think it would fit me fine!!
I would love to get a powemeter !
I’d throw together a bunch of running gear. Some new shoes, because it’s about time for another pair; an LED vest for those overnight road relays; a foot roller, because I’ve always wanted one, and maybe some Aftershokz headphones.
I’d look into getting the 945!
Would get a watch and heart rate monitor for swimming or maybe a Forerunner 945
I’d love a power meter as been waiting for ages and now feels like the time to structure my training.
I’ll take that chance! Probably will spend it on a fenix 5 plus, since my fenix 3 without hr is getting a little bit outdated.
I’m getting laughed off the trail, start of running races, and at the office, because my fenix 3hr is soooo dated. Could really use an Instinct in tundra.
A power meter because I just bought FR945 and its time I finally learn to pace myselfs in hills.
Hello, my dad would have the Garmin Edge1030 for father day. Thks
Most definitely a new FR945. Or. Felix 5+. Or a new Hero 7. Dang it! I can’t make up my mind.
I would get garmin 945. I just started aquathlon and it gets really lonely on those long run. 945 with a pair of bluetooth headphones would be great
A power meter for my bike and Swift for training.
new bike computer wahoo or garmin