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. Peter Godwin

    Assioma pedals. would love to have power data outside to keep the information consistent from indoor and outdoor training.

  2. CC

    I would buy my husband a Garmin 1030.

  3. S, Chhat

    Would like a Garmin Forerunner 945 to update my current 935.

  4. Bruno Silva

    I’d buy some new running shoes (old ones need retirement), some Garmin HRM band with running dynamics (old one doesn’t have it) and some Garmin Varia lights for my bike

  5. Jørn

    Favero Assimo Duo to be converted to SPD for the gravel bike

  6. Arsal

    I would get a Fenix. Looking to hit the trails and get in touch with nature a lot more next year.

  7. Len Visagie

    A new GPS watch! And cake.

  8. C

    Element Roam

  9. Ken Chiu

    An Apple iWatch within the amount stated

  10. Bill O'Hara

    Love to have a faverio assioma. I want to see my power from left to right. I have a weakness on the right side which needs to be confirmed.

  11. Andrew Caden

    A new Fenix watch because my daily worn 3HR randomly tells me I’m at 65000+ ft elevation.

  12. Jason Titus

    A powermeter would be good.

  13. Jeff Tignor

    Saris MTR bike rack!

  14. Stephen Cooper

    Hmm a toss-up between Favero pedals and a new trainer…

  15. Andrew

    A powermeter, as I’ve never trained with power.

  16. Robby Bennett

    I would love to try the Karoo Hammerhead. I have read all the negatives but still feel like it has such potential.

  17. Adam

    I’d get a fenix 6s pro to replace my forerunner 935

  18. Jason

    Garmin 945. Time to replace the ole Fenix 3.

  19. Andrew

    Need new bike shoes, want Wahoo bike computer.

  20. Danny B.

    Probably a wahoo climb for a bit of fun.

  21. Laura Haberman McKean

    I would have liked a Fenix. I have the old 225 and it works. Most of the time. I would like to know detailed stats and I fear getting lost on trails and roads and there are so many bells and whistles on the all newer watches. Ps. My hubby got an Instinct. I got a robe.

  22. Yan

    A pedal base power meter for geeking on the data.

  23. han

    I want Favero Assioma duo for my bike ?

  24. Cara G.

    I would choose a wahoo kickr core, time to switch to direct drive!

  25. Matthew Ferris

    I am trying to get back into running and would love to complete a 5/10K in 2020. I would love a forerunner 245 with music, although if I won u found find something a little fancier lol.

  26. Brett Goldstein

    A smart trainer (as riding a dumb trainer isn’t any fun)

  27. Steven K.

    A new watch would be in order for me.

  28. Mark

    The Garmin Vivomove Luxe! I’m so deeply entrenched in the Garmin ecosystem and they have finally made a watch that will look great at work and out in the evening, fits under the cuff of my shirts, and still have a bunch of activity and sport capabilities that will get me through when I don’t have my Fenix with me! Thanks DCR for your always great work.

  29. Felix

    I’d like a new garmin fenix to replace my old fenix 3. Thanks

  30. Marci Larson

    Fitness tracker for my husband and the rest towards
    Smart trainer

  31. Jim Brown

    I would like the favero assioma pedals. I don’t currently have a power meter and I ride two different bikes so seems like a good choice for a power meter.

  32. Hussein

    I’ll probably get the Forerunner 945, thanks for the opportunity.

  33. Alex

    I’d go for a Garmin Venu watch, so that I can listen to music during workouts without bringing my phone along!

  34. Ryan

    I’d turn the coal into a new trainer, I’m starting to outgrow the Fisher Price trainer.

  35. Manuel Vela

    I would like a stand up paddle board or a stryd power meter. A Spot would also help keep me safe on my trips. Thank you for your reviews. I really appreciate all the information you concisely provide.

  36. Oriol Bertran Pardo

    Fr 945, because it’s light and has all the features

  37. Kai

    A running watch for me and a fitness tracker for my S.O.

  38. Adam

    A Garmin multi sport watch!

  39. Vil

    I will get Favero Asioma pedals.

  40. Angus Rose

    A smart trainer so I can keep up on spring group rides! Without one I feel like I’m losing the fitness arms race…

  41. Mitchell Walk

    Favero Assioma Duo because I’m so annoyed at the battery connectivity issues with my Garmin Vector 3.

  42. Zvi Bernhardt

    A million nutrition gels and a Garmin pod- just because those are things I need now

  43. Steve C.

    Garmin Forerunner 945, mostly because my Ambit 2 is on its last legs

  44. Sebastian birch

    I would love a Pioneer power meter!

  45. Tom Albrecht

    I have to say, a SUP is pretty tempting.

  46. Bill Halford

    I would like to win something something something, because I like gadgets

  47. Ricardo Hernández

    A Fenix 6x solar, so I can give mine to my wife, or maybe a Vivoactive Star Wars.

  48. MrFlux

    500 fidget spinners?

  49. Robert

    Garmin Edge 1030 because my Wahoo Bolt’s battery died

  50. George S

    I’d get a Fenix 6 for my daughter who could use it in ROTC.

  51. David

    i think i’d go with a Hero8

  52. Mat Luebbers

    A new garmin watch

  53. Seth Revelle

    I will order the bike trainer.

  54. Scott Baldwin

    New power meter

  55. AlexL

    Either a running watch or GoPro

  56. KDK

    I am dreaming of a Garmin Fenix 6 …

  57. Andrew Turner

    GoPro Hero 8 Black, to record some inspirational short bikepacking features

  58. Dale Woitte

    Coros Apex Pro – need the long battery life for ultras

  59. John MacDonald

    A Garmin Fenix would be nice please Ray!

  60. Leana Keto

    I’d really like to get a Wahoo Kickr…or maybe a Garmin Varia light? Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

  61. Kieran

    I’d love a set of Favero Assioma Uno pedals, partially so I can nerd out over power readings on Zwift, but really mostly so I can stick them on the Schwinn AC stationary bikes at my local (DC area) gym’s spin class and see exactly how inaccurate their power readings are (and crush my ego accordingly).

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all
    K

  62. Jamie Boyle

    I could use a Garmin Varia radar

  63. Derek Kramar

    A forerunner 945

    Why, the longer battery life for ultra running and I’m a Garmin person.

  64. Lalaina R

    I’d like to get a Garmin Forerunner 945 for replacing my current watch and giving it to a friend. Fingers crossed, thank you Ray and family!

  65. Artem Artem

    Definitely Garmin 945 for swimming, running, cycling, listening to the music, paying for the coffee and croissant and navigating around.

  66. twoxj

    I think I would need to get a power meter.

  67. Alan L

    I really need a Headwind fan, as any indoor session is a sweatfest.

  68. Rob L.

    Drone or power meter.

  69. Myrna Gonzalez Childress

    The new Garmin Venu!

  70. Sergio Dantas

    Wahoo kickr. Time to start training for my 1st Triathlon!

  71. Khoa Phung Huu

    A Garmin forerunner 945 may be good for replacing my old Tomtom cardio runner

  72. James Childress

    I would love a Garmin Fenex Saphire

  73. Stefan

    Obviously, instead of a Stages power meter, I only got a sweater for Xmas.

  74. Maciek

    Wahoo kickr. It’s time to extend the cycling season for the whole year

  75. Ryan Zielinski

    A bluetooth capable power meter would be awesome!

  76. Jeff Gillen

    I could really use a GoPro.

  77. Brian Schur

    I’d probably get a pedal based powermeter

  78. Fred Smith

    Garmin 945 to take my training up a notch

  79. Kevin

    I’d get a varia rear tail light.

  80. Toan

    Hmm maybe a rocker board!

  81. LRead

    A set of Favero Assioma for more power metrics.

  82. Benjamin SPORTES

    Hi

    I would like a go pro to do video of my gravel tour :)

    tks for the web site

    Ben

  83. Samo

    A new turbo trainer would be great

  84. Michael Lambert

    Saris trainer rocker. Have had tendonopathy in my hamstring and adductor muscles. My thought is that this has been related to the static nature of indoor training and the quick increases in wattage during intervals (compared to outdoor riding). Interested to see if increasing dynamics of positioning while indoor riding will help.

  85. Steve

    Garmin fenix so I can track my multi sport activities.

  86. Jon Tiktin

    Definately a fenix or other high level garmin watch

  87. Grant

    Favero Assiomo power meter because I don’t have one and signed up for my first half Ironman and need to start somw serious training

  88. Hussam

    I got a new bike, and I can’t transfer my DZero (different BCD), so I’d like a Favero Assioma Duo. A new Fenix 6 would be nice too.

  89. Enoch Palmer

    i’ve been eyeing a new bike computer? maybe a garmin edge?

  90. Serge

    This is a comment. Because the autor asked to place a comment. I like reading reviews here and now it is the time to get something interesting and it sould be some universal stuff suitable for both – running and cycling. But nit limited to.
    So. Garmin Fenix. I think it is good gift.

  91. Ravi

    why not. new Feinix

  92. Hasan Ahmad Hasan

    I love you so much

  93. Connor Hewitson

    My wish is for a Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist Heart Rate + Baro. In desperate need of a new watch as my old Garmin 310xt has taken on some water and is temperamental on a good day.

  94. Cleaveran Law

    Garmin Venu to replace my aging gen 1 Garmin Vivoactive HR.

  95. Rory

    I’d totally get a wahoo climb!

  96. Alexandre

    If not too late I’ll go for an Edge I think. Thanks a lot Ray!

  97. Ivan

    Yay, extravaganza time! Thanks CT!
    For whatever reason, cycling dynamics from Assioma is unavailable for the old good 520, can we upgrade this?

  98. Kirk

    Upgrade my watch to a Garmin something….

  99. Nick K

    I think my wife could use a new watch since her vivoactive hr has carked it. Obviously something i could probably pinch while she is not looking……

  100. Ammon

    I need a watch upgrade. Help me out, please, would ya?