The Didn’t Get What You Wanted $500 Gadget Giveaway

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 that are kinda like cash).  If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero 8 Black to a Garmin Fenix watch to a massive pallet of nutrition gels, to the Favero Assioma power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer. Actually, it’ll cover exactly the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB, since that’s on sale to $499 right now.  Whatever floats your boat (Note: While they don’t technically sell boats, they do sell stand-up paddle boards…which, are kinda like boats).

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. F6), you’ll likely get caught up in my SPAM filters.  And nobody wants to be sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM.  Got all that? Oh, and if you just want that amazing gadget t-shirt above, you can pick that up here. Or, become a DCR Supporter here!

Good luck!

The giveaway entry period will run through Sunday, December 29th, 2019 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time [Update – through Dec 31st when I remembered to turn this off].  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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5,014 Comments

  1. Juan Otavo

    KICKR Climb

  2. Jennifer Marschall

    I’d use it towards a smart trainer for my basement!

  3. Tim J

    I would upgrade to a Garmin 945.

  4. James Eaton

    No new trainer :(

  5. Kevin R

    New bike shoes and pedals.

  6. Mack Huntress

    I definitely need a new cycling GPS because the kickr rflct I have only connects about half of the time.

  7. Viesturs

    GoPro 8

  8. Jason

    A Kickr core because my 5 sec max is now greater than 1500 watts and my Snap can’t handle that!

  9. Peter Ong

    Fly 12 CE is good due to video recording and lights. Gopro 8 to take family vacation…

  10. Adria

    I would use it towards a bike trainer! I need one for consistent training at home!

  11. Diana

    A stages power meter would be lovely.

  12. MICHAEL J BARRY

    Kickr

  13. Andrew van Agtmaal

    I would really love a Garmin Forerunner 945 for that sweet sweet spontaneous post-run croissants (I.e. contactless payment)

  14. Matt Siviter

    I’d like a power meter for shorter crank arms so I can train on a travel bike

  15. Jeff Dawson

    I would replace my Apple Watch Series 3 with a Garmin Forerunner 945. The Apple Watch battery life is not enough anymore.

  16. Doug Dinero

    I wanted a Fenix 6

  17. Guillermo Guerini

    I wouldn’t mind getting the Kickr Climb!

  18. Domingos Baia

    New GPS watch

  19. Jerry

    I want to upgrade my bike computer to an Edge 1030 or maybe a GoPro 8. Hmmm…. Choices….

  20. Ricardo

    I would get a Garmin Forerunner 945 because it is lighter than my Fenix 5 for sports

  21. VINICIUS S BATISTA

    Oh, that FR 945 pleaaaase

  22. German Pardo

    A 945 Watch or Fenix 6? Uhmm

  23. Blake Taverna

    I would get a new edge 530. My current 520’s battery is on the way out

  24. Greg

    A replacement for my aging Edge 800!

  25. Laurel

    I could go for a direct drive smart trainer!

  26. Giovanni

    Garmin Edge 530 caauee my 520’s battery ia juat about done.

  27. Dustin

    New trainer

  28. Wayne Schaap

    A Garmin 945 for me, or maybe the Assioma PM pedals to convert over to SPD for my gravel bike.

  29. Michael Z

    I’d be vying for a GoPro Hero 8 Black to capture awesome adventures and lunatic drivers.

  30. Miles cook

    Power meter for me

  31. TJ

    I really need a new Garmin watch as my old one was stolen from my car. Love to run and Happy Holidays.

  32. Jessica Stetson

    I’ve been dreaming about the Garmin 4S. Small, sleek, and makes all my running dreams come true!

  33. John Whittington

    Time for a new watch

  34. Alex Pitel

    GoPro for the bike! Happy holidays and thanks for your hard work!

  35. Malachy McCann

    No wahoo kicker. It’s summer here in Australia and I’m holding out to winter months before buying a trainer. Beautiful weather for riding outdoors so all good ?

  36. Jerry

    well this isn’t spam .. obviously:) but a new fenix 6x would be divine thanks !

  37. Peck

    Garmin Vector 3

  38. David Bones

    New Fenix as my old Fenix 5’s altimeter has packed it in

  39. Tiffany-Linn

    Oh I wouldnt mind a fenix at all…or maybe that wahoo climb…

  40. godlessmedic

    I’d get some new running shoes and gear. It’s been a while since I’ve had new shoes.

  41. Michele

    Tough decision! Garmin upgrade or time for a go pro!

  42. Ann

    I would likely replace my fenix 5 which is completely beat up and scratched to pieces from ultra ocrs.

  43. Zack Desmond

    I’d get power based pedals. Old power tap bit the dust.

  44. Ann Wozniak

    I’d get a new fenix6. I have an old craptastic vivoactive and it just doesn’t hold up to the abuse I give it.

  45. Julia

    I just bought a Garmin 645 so I don’t need a new watch, but I could buy the Nike Vaporfly Next shoes for my husband. And I would have enough left over for a pair for me.

  46. Geoff

    I would probably get a Forerunner 945 or Fenix 6. Happy New Year!

  47. Phil Hartman

    I would like a Forerunner 945 please

  48. Sumrit

    GoPro Hero 8 would be amazing.

  49. Doug Lam

    Running power

  50. Brett C

    Garmin fenix watch, already got a power meter and trainer based on your recommendations ?

  51. CAMILLE S HERSHEY

    I need a GoPro for the bike because you know automobiles.

  52. Wessam

    A wahoo bolt so then i can work out where I am going on my road bike and avoid taking bone rattling dirt tracks.

  53. Jeremy Marquez

    Miss Lippy’s car is green.

  54. Brian Carr

    So many awesome things to choose from. New Fenix comes to mind or maybe a paddlebaord for the wife.

  55. F. Javier Gonzalez Vidal

    A new trainer to work when I am at home taking care of my kids, I would love that!

  56. Stephen

    Give me a Fitbit and a partridge in a pear trrr

  57. Mitch

    I need a newcycling computer stat. My current one says I am too slow….

  58. Raymond

    Would love to have a drone follow me on my bike travels!

  59. Mike GUERTIN

    Garmin Vector 3 pedals – time to train correctly!

  60. Ellen B

    I have been wanting an indoor trainer – will have to review all your posts to decide which one!

  61. Ricky fung

    Lucky draw here: fenix 6 thx

  62. Sandy

    Happy festivus!

  63. Oleg Derevyanko

    I’d get a Garmin 945 watch to replace my old 920XT. Thank you!

  64. Linda La Mattino-Palmer

    I miss my Garmin 735 but would love the 935 or any for that matter. I’ve been sporting an apple watch for 2/ 1/2 years and really dislike it. Garmin all the way!

  65. Paige

    I would give it to my husband so he could get a Kickr climb.

  66. giorgitd

    Time to upgrade the FR920XT to a modern Garmin multisport…

  67. Emil Wydarty

    KICKR Climb would be awesome for my training with KICKR

  68. zom

    have my eyes on a kickr!

  69. James Mangold

    Will get a kickr climb to share with Mrs M

  70. Bob Hayssen

    Why, I would use my winnings to buy some socks.

  71. Karl

    The 945. I’m on a 920 now and want to start actually tri training!

  72. Katie G

    Droooooling over the new Fenix 6 ? Happy holidays!

  73. Adam

    A new GoPro would be just awesome!

  74. Luc Neree

    I’m excited to apply the $500 credit towards a Wahoo KICKR to upgrade my Pain Cave in 2020.

  75. Upgrade to a Garmin 945. ?

  76. Scott Hainline

    Thanks Ray.
    I would happily use the credit to get my first direct drive trainer. Probably the Kickr Core.

  77. Aaron

    Upgrade to a Fenix

  78. Nico

    Who wouldn’t WAHOO for SNAPping the KICKR? Saving my a$$ from freezing in this winter months.

  79. Ben

    Now that you mention it, I think I could use a stand-up paddle board!

  80. Jake

    I would probably get a smart trainer or a few smaller things

  81. Sam M.

    I would use it to help get a Kicker Core and Climb.

  82. Teresa

    One thing I would pick is the Hoka One One Carbon X Running Shoe. I need a new pair and am liking the Hoka line right now.
    I am also eying the Hoka One One Carbon X Running Shoe.
    Thank you for your great reviews and biking lifestyle posts.

  83. The Real Bob

    I would get either the 945 or a power meter for my travel bike. I have the 935, it needs a refresh.

  84. technocynic

    woohoo. should it be the kickr core? just nudged out by the favero assioma pedals so that I could hack them to spd like gplama.

  85. Michael

    I would get a power meter to monitor my training.

  86. Brian B

    A power meter to help me get faster.

  87. Alibek

    I’d like to get a smart trainer so I begin training biking in long-long winters

  88. Kathleen Kellams

    Garmin Vector pedals would be great!

  89. Eli Modlin

    Any Garmin product to monitor cycling!

  90. Candace C

    Garmin Edge 530. My Edge 810 is getting long in the tooth.

  91. Jean Ayotte

    It’s quite time I change my old Edge 800 for a newer model!

  92. Chris

    I bought a Suunto Spartan Trainer on your recommendation a few years ago. The watch has been amazing but is getting tired and has definitely seen better days. If I won that R500 voucher, I would definitely get the Garmin Fenix 6. It would serve me do well as an enduro mountain biker.

  93. Cliff

    I would get a Garmin Fenix 6 to upgrade my watch

  94. Larry Gross

    I really want to upgrade my Wahoo ELEMNT to the ROAM…. If there’s enough leftover, maybe add a Headwind fan….

  95. Michael Kling

    Favero Assioma for sure

  96. Kevin S

    I’d like a Wahoo direct drive smart trainer and a Garmin 830.

  97. Brett

    I got the Boohoo Lump of Coal, the model without heart rate or GPS. Definitely need to exchange!

  98. Ildi

    A Garmin Fenix 6x, or the one with the solar charger… because BATTERY IS EVERYTHING! (I’m fine, I really am.)

  99. Reinhard

    I would probably get a Hero 8.

  100. Robert

    Hmm, perhaps the latest GoPro would be the beans?