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I would get the Garmin Varia RTL510.
Forerunner 945 to replace aging polar m400
I’d probably put it towards another power meter, one for the MTB
I’d get a Garmin Edge 830 because I don’t have a cycling computer yet.
I’d like to win the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB as I’m purchasing a Kickr Core in the January Sales (if it goes in). Thanks
I’d get several pairs of shoes.
I would, I think, use the voucher to buy a watch with music playback, so I can run without taking my phone with me. Or GPS head unit for my bike. Hmm, maybe… both :)
(or neither, given it’s been such a soggy autumn/fall and winter here in the UK – possibly I do actually just bite the bullet any buy an indoor trainer).
Merry Christmas/other holiday all!
Well since FR230 is slowly dying maybe FR245 or VivoActive 4 would be nice
I woud like to get a Garmin Fenix for my sixty years old dad, because we are training for the Stoneman Glaciara next year and it will be very cool.
All I want for Christmas is a DJ i drone. One that will follow me on the bike.
I’m Looking For a Triathlon watch.
Maybe thé Polar Vantage M or V ?
Sportivement from Paris
Hi Ray
If i’m lucky I would get a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro
I wish I got a Wahoo Kickr climb!
My Garmin Fenix 3 is up for replacement… Didn’t came under my X-mas tree this year but still need one desperately
A Fenix 6 please, the old F3 is dying slowly around my wrist.. :(
Likely a new trainer, thanks!
Yay – new power meter time?
Daddy needs a new pair of shoes
I don’t have a power meter and would love to get one to increase training efficiency
I would put it towards a new trainer because there is still a lot of winter left.
A GoPro 8 for a tripe to the USA?
I would love to get a Fenix 6, because of the Garmin pay.
A garmin 830 as my 510 has seen better days
I would love to get a Garmin edge as just started cycling again in the UK
Either a cycling head unit or an upgrade for the watch. Or a power meter? Hopefully I don’t win, otherwise I’ll have to make up my mind…
I’m not really sure yet. Does clever training sell xlab bts systems? Otherwise, I’m sure i can find something
Really after a power metre to take my training to the next level, something pedal based like the Assiomas would seem ideal
Garmin 945 was not in my stocking – oh Santa ? !
Forerunner 645 Music, I’m about to start “running” again after a long recovery from knee surgery. I’m thinking I’ll need some good audiobooks or podcasts to help with the slower pace.
You know, I might just have to go for that massive pallet of gels… :)
I’d love to buy an indoor trainer (Tacx maybe?), winter cycling sucks big time,
After spending my savings for a new watch on Christmas presents, I would use the credit towards a Suunto 9 Baro Black.
Old Suunto really needs replacement. Garmin 945 would be just fine!
If I win, I’d get a power meter for the bike. HR based training sucks and I want to take my training to another place…
I really like to add a Garmin power meter to my bike to train smarter :)
Maybe some of those fancy radar lights.
Nothing even remotely bike related. Does my wife even know me at all???
The Favero Assioma power meter would be my absolute dream post Cristmas Christmas gift.
Probably a GoPro to get vids of the kids on my run
I would like a kickr climb to help with the monotony of indoor training
A new car! Well actually a Venu.
Aeropod would be great
I’d love to get some Favero Assioma pedals so I can do accurate intervals outdoors as well as on the trainer.
I do my best to ride every day: rain, shine, sleet or snow. However, this has really been hard on me and my equipment. I have, until recently, avoided the urges to move my training indoors. Partly because of my love of the outside and partly because I just can’t afford the trainers that would best suit my ability to train effectively. I would love to put that $500 towards a smart trainer. Thanks for the opportunity.
Put me down for a new cycling GPS!!!! Merry Holidays!
I’d like to get that Wahoo kicker and the awesome shirt
Power pedals for sure
A new bike computer to record my Everest attempt!
I would buy a GoPro8!
I’d love to get my mitts (quite literally at the moment in sunny Dorset) on a go pro hero 8 as the world needs to know about my middling cycling efforts which i will undoubtedly stream on the strictly over 50 youtube channel slow’ndreary which will show awkward angles, out of focus and tired editing.
Tacx neo bike would not be too bad.
Hey Ray follow ya every day! How about a bluetooth fan to keep sweat away.
Best in the New Year!
Brian
Still looking for a power meter.
GoPro Hero8 Black. I don’t have action Camera
I’d like a wahoo bike computer. I’m just tired of garmin.
Thanks for the gadet giveaway! I would love to get us a GoPro Hero 8 from the 500$
Best regards,
Max
Would love a new bike trainer!
Still would love the 945.
Would love the Garmin vector power meter!
A wahoo desk to complete my ecosystem
Hi Ray, thank you so much for all the good geeky stuff in 2019!
I’d like to buy the Kickr Headwind & that pallet of nutfition gels :)
I’d get a new triathlon watch (presumably Garmin). My kids are now old enough for me to start training again but my old Tomtom is a little long in the tooth.
Favero Assioma power meter so I can get that power training dialed in!
GoPro to replace my VIRB and maybe Rylo
Hi Santa Ray!
I hope that this year you’ve received only great and ever-wanted sport gadgets!
If lucky enough to win this $500 I will definitely go with Fenix6 which would be my training partner (for good and for bad) for my first ever triathlon which will take place in 2020 (what a great date to gather first tri experience).
All the (tri)best!
4iiii Fliiiight Smart Trainer for the kids to ride indoor..
I would love a drone or a Fenix 6 or shoes…. Thanks Ray for doing these give always!
Itching for a new garmin watch, the forerunner 945!
Looking for Garmin fenix 6
I’d pick up a set of Assioma pedals, so I could consolidate my powermeter collection down to one.
Thanks for doing this! I would go for a power meter. Probably Quarq for Shimano!
Powermeter Quarq for Shimano!
My Garmin 230 is starting to fall apart after much love! A new training watch would certainly be in my future!
I’d like to upgrade my Ambit 3 Run to something newer, sleeker, and with an actual ABC, maybe a cheaper Fenix model!
Vantage! Starting training for my first triathlon
Need a new trainer…KICKR core would be nice.
Kick me over a KICKR pls.
Super athletes heart, lungs and legs. Failing that a power meter would be nice.
Michigan winters are long and a sweet little indoor trainer would sure brighten those long, dark days. Thanks for listening, Santa.
I didn’t get a Fenix6 because my son needed new skis and all I got was a lousy tie, again!
I would love a GoPro. My wife & I recently took up mountain biking and I think she would piss herself if we could capture our antics on video.
All I want is some new Vector pedals…or a hero:-)
Forerunner 945 for training next year.
gopro8 just because..
Power meter for sure! Just need to figure out which one
I think I’d probably get the Wahoo fan to keep me cool in the bike cave.
It’s time for a new bike computer… Edge 530. My Edge 510 is on its last leg.
I love my Garmin Vivoactive and use it everyday, but it’s starting to act up and will not record my swims. I would love a new watch to replace it.
Kickr Climb
For my soon to be 90 year old dad…an Apple Watch Series 5 #cooldad #ageisjustanumber #ecgandfalldetection Thanks DCR!
I think I’d probably get the Wahoo fan to keep me cool in the bike attic
Kickr climb yes please!
Great giveaway as always. Would probably go for Fenix 6 – or some Favero pedals to hack and convert to SPDs for my gravel bike…
Santa didn’t get me favero assioma pedals
I would pick up the newest GoPro Hero 8
A garmin varia radar, to be safe on rhe road. I bet Santa has one so he doesn’t crash his sleigh
I would get Garmin Fenix to track my training in 2019!
I’ve seen a lot of comments wishing for that Fenix 6… But I would very much like to upgrade my fenix 2 with a flashy new gadget :)
Id go with a Fenix or Forerunner 9XX to replace my older Garmin Forerunner
First of all, I hope you all had nice christmas days?
Thanks to Ray making this possible. If I would win I would love to go for a SUP