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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Still looking to grab a pair of Vector pedals for the rod bike!!
Perfect timing! Need to replace my 3 year old power meter.
Oohhhh….a new garmin watch. Maybe a vivoactive 3….
Definitely another Favero Assioma for my other bike.
A Vantage V… because I really want one, but can’t justify the $$$ when there’s so many issue with it, and my old V800 still works so well?
I would buy a Garmin Forerunner 945 to replace my 920XT.
Garmin Edge 530 to replace my current 520…
I’d get the Edge 830 cause you can never have enough bike computers!
Forerunner 945 for sure….
I need to replace my garmin fenix3 as its all scratched up and baytery doesnt hold as well as it did long time ago… i need fenix 5x sapphire.
A Go pro would be great. Thanks!
Garmin 945 because of the metrics and music capacity.
I would get the Garmin 945 for the new metrics.
Cycliq ce fly12 and fly 6…
It’s time to replace my old fenix with a new 945 or fenix 5.
I would get the GoPro 7.
Garmin Vector 3. Want to start training via power!
A new trainer!
A GoPro
Assioma duo pedals to train with power outdoors
A new watch
I’d pick a powermeter
I would probably get a Garmin watch and a power meter for my road bike. Thanks!
I’d get the Garmin Edge 530 to complement my FR935 for triathlons. Maybe a Varia radar for safety :-)
Garmin Edge 830 for my upcoming bike tour
I would get the GoPro Hero 7 black because I know my boyfriend wants it.
Talk a about a kid in a toy factory… what to choose?
I would probably head towards a Garmin Bike Computer. The new 830 maybe? I’m a runner and don’t enjoy cycling, but get some new tech and that will motivate me to get out on the bike!! One way to get me to crosstrain?
I would be getting the radar for my bike so cars don’t sneak up on me.
I would get a wahoo roam to help me regain my fitness after suffering with atrium defibrillation #roadtorecovery
I’d get a fenix 5x. It’s seems to be able to do everything I need!
Probably a new Fenix. Maybe
I’d get a Garmin Edge 830.
Would love to be able to pick up a new Fenix 5-something or other. I know $500 won’t cover it, but it would go a long way toward it!
Appreciate all you do. Proudly spotted you cycling kit this week riding in San Diego.
A new helmet and tires. It’s about time to get both replaced.
I’m between the GoPro hero 7 and the forerunner 945
GoPro hero 7 black with a chest strap to put on my kid to see his point of view.
I’d get an edge 530, as I really do need something to prevent me from getting lost.
I’d love to get the Fenix 5X plus to replace my Fenix 3, both excellent watches but I need an upgrade about now.
I would like to get the Hero 7. Need an action cam to record all my racers. :)
Thank you so very much :D
Maybe i would go for a Gopro or a power meter for the bike.. Or a smart trainer?
Well i don’t know just yet..
I would use the incredible prize for a GoPro Hero 7. Why? Because I haven’t quite been able to justify buying it straight up… But I still want it. ?
I’d go for a Garmin head unit for biking, or maybe a watch that’ll do that job and I can swim with too!
I ‘d go with the Garmin FR945 because I’d love to integrate music and podcasts into my activities if I can.
I’d love to get a drone for Father’s Day. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would purchase a Assioma DUO Pedal Based Cycling Power Meter. Been wanting to upgrade from my current left side only Stages crank power meter.
Happy Fathers Day!
Hi Ray!
I’ve been follower of your blog for a long time, and I do really enjoy your reviews/blogs! Independent reviews are worth much more than what people give credit for, and using more objective metrics to test the products more so. You convinced me that certain products I’ve been using, certain products that I’ve considered, are not perfect and each have their own quirks, if you will. You keep companies honest, improve their products and even pitch how to make their product successful. Thank you so much for doing what you do! :-)
I would like to enter for the giveaway for Garmin Edge 1030. I use my phone for navigation & tracking my rides, and most often than not, I found that my phone’s battery (or its awful readability on sunlight) is simply not adequate for the task. As I use my bike for getting around, or just to simply go on an adventure, it would be really nice to have a reliable navigation / tracker that wouldn’t die on me on the middle of the ride.
Regardless of whether I win the giveaway or not, I just wanted to say thank you for your contribution to the tech industry! It’s super helpful for both the consumers and the tech companies, and I admire your work.
If I were to win I think I would get a wahoo kicker core smart trainer
Smart trainer for me. Thanks for the contest.
Fenix 5 plus so I can get HR info
The Garmin 945 for me because it’s simply the best multi sport watch and now has music!
GoPro her 7… because it’s awesome!
I would get a Garmin Fenix 5 Plus
I will definitely go for a bike computer. 830, maybe
Replace some worn out components on my 20k km bike
A smart wind trainer would rock my boat. Winter is starting to bite in Aotearoa :-)
Would definitely go for a power meter! Probably the favero assimo pedals. increased focus on the dad bod, and more information to do so!!!
I’d get a Garmin 945 because of it’s better battery life and Garmin has way more useful analysis in Garmin Connect vs. Suunto’s App!
A new powermeter as my building up my first tri bike, and would like to leave my cureenr powermeter on my roadie=)
I’m not sure now. I would have gotten a fenix 5, but my wife and kids got me one for an early father’s day. probably a power meter…I guess?
power meter – because I’m very, very strong
Go Pro for sure. I live in such a scenic place for trail running in the Rocky Mountains. It would be the perfect thing to capture some great adventures!
Fenix 5 to train with for my next IM. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would get Garmin Instinct, that would be ultimate upgrade for me cos of my hiking habits ☺️
Edge 530 would be cool.
Thanks for the giveaways – I’d go for some Di2 components should I be so lucky!
Definitely Garmin Instinct. Thinking alot about that watch but hesitating to buy ?
A multisport watch replacing my good old trusty Fenix3!
Cause one cannot have enough (new) watch features ;)
Looking at the FR945, would be a nice replacement for my 920XT
Definitely a forerunner 945. Need a new watch and don’t want a separate HRM.
I’d love a new garmin … not sure which yet but one of the new FR models – my current running watch keeps dying on me but I cant afford to replace it?
Assioma power meter. Need on to train on my limited cycling time.
I’d go for a down payment on a Garmin 945 (then hope to sell my old 935 for the difference!)
Running or watch or cycling computer. Hmmm which will it be
I’d buy a power meter to improve training accuracy!
Would love to upgrade my 310xt to a shiny new fenix 5 or an edge 830 or… Well its nice to think of the possibilities…
yay, PM for me
Loving my stryd… so I think I would enter the world of power on my commuter cycle :-) with many thanks from the land of Oz (where it is not father’s day until September.
I’d go for a smart trainer for some zwift action.
Power Meter! That would be nice.
An 830
I would use the prize to update my Suunto Ambit3 Run to the new Suunto 5. I have trusted Suunto Scuba Diving computers for over 20 years and they have never let me down and keep bringing me back safe. I have been also more than happy with Suunto’s GPS accuracy. Thanks ?
I’d love the GoPro Hero 7 Black to record bike ride with the kids on Father’s Day…and maybe a few of my runs on the fells!
Power meter!
I’d go for a power meter to put on my second bike because I miss looking at my power stats after getting used to seeing them on my main bike.
Definitely a power meter, which one is yet to be decided… at least I have many reviews to help ;)
It would go towards a trainer for sure. But which one???
Fenix 5+ time to get in shape
FR945 because want to pay wirelessly, and leave my phone in home
Probably a FR945, because surely that would help me run faster, right?
i would love to get an fr945
I’d love a Fenix 5S! I had a Garmin 610 long ago and only use an Apple Watch theses days. If it’s great as a smart watch, it’s way to restricted for sports. Fingers crossed!
Garmin 830 head unit with a Garmin Cadence Sensor 2.
DC Rainmaker rocks!
I think an upgrade to an edge 830 is on the cards.
I would get the FR945 and immediately check the effect of heat and altitude. I’m living in Oman and Jebel Akhdar can offer both – heat and altitude. Obviously the maps would be another great feature
Well, the power meter of course… the one piece of sports tech I don’t have to tell me how bad I really am…
Garmin Forrunner 945, for replace my old F3 and optical sensor is what I need today
I would definitely have the FR945 and check how the altitude and heat on performance.
Hi, I would use the prize for the new bike computer, garmin Edge 530 most likely.
Wahoo Kickr because our Peloton Bike isn’t worth $40 a month. I’m also wanting the 945, because it’s new and shiny, but the 935 is my GOAT watch (live track aside).