The Because It’s Friday $500 Gadget Giveaway!

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Today is Friday – you made it to the end of the week. But more importantly, today is also Australia Day. I only know that because I’m in Australia, and the beaches are more crowded than the starting line of a marathon (still, I pretended to workout and went for a short swim).  Thus, it seems reason enough to give away some gadget goodness.  But fear not, I won’t be restricting this to those in Australia, or any other country.  Anyone, anywhere on earth, is welcome to join as always.

Somehow it’s been far too long since we’ve last done a giveaway.  I seriously don’t know how, because I talk about it almost every month with the Clever Training crew, and then somehow it slips off my radar.  Perhaps we just need more holidays to have faux reasons for me to give stuff away.

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 Hero6 Black, to a Suunto Spartan Ultra, to a random pair of socks, to the Garmin Vector 3 power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.  Whatever floats your boat (note: they don’t sell boats).  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).

The reason you need a short description of ‘why’ is that if you just put a simple product name (I.e. F5), 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, January 29th, 2018 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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6,809 Comments

  1. Joey

    Socks, so I can look cool and fast climbing all the highway overpasses.

  2. Jason M

    GoPro Here 6! Thank you Ray and CT!

  3. Lee T.

    This would be an exciting choice but probably a fenix 5. Thanks for the chance!

  4. Mario Pires

    GoPro Hero6 Black, because my action cam died a few weeks ago!

  5. Benjamin Gordon

    Thanks! I’d go for a Garmin Edge 520 or Wahoo Bolt. The battery in my Edge 810 is starting to lose a lot of it’s run time.

  6. Ali Husain

    I would get a garmin forerunner 935. Because it is the best running watch on the market. Oh yeah i am data greek too.

  7. Jared

    I’d buy a new watch. It’s upgrade season

  8. Simon Phillips

    Garmin fenix 5. To replace my fr920xt

  9. jason

    GoPro for swim swim video sessions

  10. Michael

    Still winter here…I think finally time for a direct-drive trainer

  11. Bartosz Borkowski

    Id get Fenix 5, because my F3 HR is getting old.

  12. Xavier

    I would try the wahoo bolt!

  13. Kevin Doyle

    Something for the bike I think, power meter or computer….

  14. Garry Munro

    I would go for the Suunto Spartan Ultra. I would choose this as I love my Ambit3, which finally recorded a marathon after 3 failed attempts with Garmin, but with all the updates, particularly better Stryd integration, the Spartan is starting to make me jealous, but my budget will never stretch to $700.

    Thanks Ray!

  15. Mark Hemsley

    A Garmin 935 as my old 910XT thinks I live at an elevation equivalent to 747 flight plan and only uploads workouts if the moon is correctly aligned to Saturn.

  16. David Kay

    Got to be the Garmin Vector 3s – I sold my PMs when kids came along and now they’re old enough for me to get out biking again!

    Thanks Ray

  17. Derek

    I’d go for the Garmin Fenix 5. My fenix 3 likes to dump its signal and loses a ton of accuracy on the trails despite the settings. Perhaps the 5 wouldn’t be so finicky.

  18. Alex

    I’d get the new Garmin fr645 music. Can finally leave my phone at home when I’m out running!

  19. BunnyTerminator

    That is awesome news! For myself I would target new trainer, Elite Direto would be perfect. My old one finally say it will not cooperate anymore during last workout.

  20. Jeffrey Elmer

    I’d get a Garmin Fenix 5!

  21. Andreas

    I would go for a Garmin cycling computer because I do not have one on my bike or the Garmin tactix Bravo because it´s just cool :-)

  22. Don

    After several months of TrainerRoad, I would like the new Garmin power pedals to see what my power numbers look like outdoors.

  23. Fernando

    Not sure, either Spartan Ultra or Hero6…

  24. Peter

    Hey, new Suunto watch would be great!

  25. flarunner

    The newest Garmin Edge. Because numbers and data and metrics and…

  26. Patrick Anderson

    A new Gopro Hero 6 camera would be my choice.I want to capture video of my daughter learning to ride her bike this spring.

  27. Poppa needsa a set of Garmin Vector 3 pedals!

  28. Vincent

    I would either get a power meter or a new trainer. Not sure which yet. This because I don’t have a power meter and the trainer I have is 15 years old.

  29. David Chrisman

    Garmin 935 or Garmin Edge 1030–I think the features they’ve licensed from First Beat are compelling

  30. Basic running GPS watches for my kids, both running middle school cross country.

  31. S. Savkar

    I’d take the Garmin Vector 3 pedals, not for me (since I already own a pair), but for my wife, who I am introducing to the wonderful sport of cycling and training as we get her ready to ride with me this summer in a 200 miler charity ride, the PMC!

  32. OperationOne

    Garmin Vector 3 because next tri season is here, two 70.3 planned :D

  33. Wayne Schaap

    A Garmin 935 as a replacement for my 920.

  34. Nuno Prazeres

    I would like to have a running powermeter to help me to qualify for Kona in a few years time

  35. Jeff

    The Garmin Vector 3s would be great.

  36. Conrad

    Definitely the garmin vector 3’s for the greater pedal metrics. Thanks

  37. Sylvester Jakubowski

    Fenix 5S Because my 3HR is huge.

  38. John Bairen

    probably a watch wit HR + cellular native (do they even make such a thing)

  39. speedy2day

    I guess it would be a new Tri-Watch, Garmin 935 probably.

  40. Maurice van Riel

    The gopro hero 6, the garmin virg is ready for a replacement.

  41. Jean-Christophe

    I would definitely like to have a power meter for my road bike. Or a Garmin Fenix 5. Thanks Ray and CT.

  42. Waterloobiker

    An Edge or an Elemnt —- eeeeeee that would be nice!

  43. Adam Townshend

    I’d get a Garmin FR645 – major upgrade to my old TomTom watch. Thanks!

  44. Thijs

    Would reeeaaalllly like to have the Suunto Spartan Ultra because I want to train for my first 50+K ultra and..well the name is the game right?

  45. Bastian S.

    Probably a new watch for me (Forerunner 935 or the new 645) or a fitness tracker for my wife.

  46. Lance

    Wahoo Kickr!

  47. B.Winter

    I would get a bundle with the Garmin FR935, simple it’s just a watch that can do it all.
    I then could do a personal giveaway with my lousy Spartan Trainer.

  48. Darius

    Garmin vector 3. Want to start training with power meter.

  49. Aaron N.

    Quarq D-Zero for my gravel rig in preparation for the Dirty Kanza 200 in June.

  50. Tam Nui

    Probably the Elemnt Bolt.

  51. David

    Tough call. Maybe a 645M. I’m pretty happy with my Fenix 3. But new and shiny are always good.

  52. Kai

    I would probably go for a power meter and leave it at TBD for now.

  53. Martins

    Fenix 5, just to have a nice upgrade on my F3

  54. David

    It’d say it would be a toss up between a Garmin 935 or a new Garmin head unit. I’m running some old stuff

  55. Andrew Ward

    Would have to be a power meter for my bike. Have got a smart trainer recently and loving the power data. I now want that outdoors!

  56. Oren Shamir

    Cheers, Ausies. We love you!

    I’d probably get the Fenix 5s for my wife, who’s been eyeing my Femix 3hr for a while

    Thanks again, Ray

  57. dennis bossaerts

    i have a polar v650. i don’t think i need to argue more why i’m in need of the wahoo element bolt

    thank you!!!

  58. Ben Dobson

    Definitely the Garmin vector 3 to bring my power based training outside

  59. Norman Isaacs

    I would like the Wahoo Bolt please. Need to have a good cycle computer.

  60. Greg

    4iiiii….power meter, like the fbiiiiiiiiii

  61. christian

    I would finally buy a power meter to see whether I’m really that weak ?

  62. Caitlin Messina

    If I won I would get a power meter for my husband’s 30th birthday coming up!

  63. Andrew

    Ooooh, either a Fenix5 or a 935 – why? not sure I can justify pulling the plug on my 920 just yet but new and shiny is better!

  64. Darrell Dean

    I would get KICKR bike trainer because it accepts a through axle.
    Thanks, appreciate the giveaway.

  65. Murray L

    I think new Suunto is in order! Thanks for your great reviews!

  66. Andrei Ivanov

    any sports tech things will be nice to have – maybe oprical hear rate monitor of any kind to pair with my fenix 3

  67. Max

    Something that is not out yet… That something would be a Fenix 5 that stays connected to ANT+

  68. I would get a replacement running watch (to my M400). Most likely, a Vivoactive 3 or a FR 645.

  69. Itamar Kass

    Wow,

    a give away – it’s always nice to get a gift.

    I probably would buy some footwear and a foam roller – itchy feet after long runs.

  70. Pieter

    A power meter for my new bike.

  71. Wadim

    After buying a powermeter I’d like to get a proper cycle computer (as for now using watch on bike). :)

  72. Christian B

    Because I am worth it… or something….

  73. Paul Barnes

    I’d get a power meter. So I could track my power. With the power meter.

  74. Eric

    I would buy me a new pair of Asics Ds Trainer running shoes. Hope to better my PR on the 10K in them.

  75. Chris McElwee

    I would love the GoPro for summer adventures.

  76. Liam

    Wahoo kickr

  77. Pete Ashcroft

    I think a gopro, or maybe a new pair of running shoes

  78. Goncalo

    Power meter time! Time to ride like a pro :)

  79. Randy

    Probably a Forerunner 935 or a power meter.

  80. Chris ONeill

    Hi Ray, I’d put it towards a pair of Garmin Vector 3 to replace my failing Powertap Pro

  81. Tim

    Hey, I would get the vector 3 pedals from garmin, as I would like to get my watts outside as well after the trainer season.

  82. Matt

    I’d probably use it towards a pair of Velocomp Powerpods — one for my commuter bike and one for my weekend racer. I know they’re not fancy, precise, direct power measurement accessories, but a power meter is better than NO power meter at all.

  83. Ken

    Awesome giveaway! Probably pick up a power meter for the new bike I am thinking about

  84. Raymond Wright

    Garmin 935XT since I need a multi sport watch.

    Thanks Ray!!

  85. Rick

    Garmin Vector 3 because they are awesome!!! Thanks Ray

  86. Sebastiaan Verweij

    Hello! I am really in need of a new Garmin Forerunner as my ancient watch is struggling to find satellites easily. I’ve got all my digits crossed. Cheers DCR!

  87. Martin Juarez Ferrer

    I’d love to get the 3s Vectors!

  88. Karl W

    I would most likely would get the garmin 935 watch to replace the garmin 920xt I’m currently using.

  89. Charlie O

    Maybe a VIRB 360 or a set of Vector 3 pedals.

    Thanks for the great giveaway.

  90. Anthony Boueilh

    Definitely a Fenix 5 or Vector3 pedals!

  91. Nicki Watkins

    I would get a better heart rate monitor! Maybe some new clothes too :)

  92. Daniel

    Elite direto!

  93. Tovi

    The Garmin Edge with mapping capabilities. I recently moved internationally and keep getting lost.

  94. Tero H.

    I would get Garmin FR645M to replace my 910XT

  95. jurgen

    Fenix 5

  96. Balazs

    I’d get a Redshift Sport Aero Switch system.

  97. Thomas Z.

    Get Something, fancy the Element

  98. Pat

    I’d probably pick up a bike trainer.

  99. Ugo

    I would probably get me a new trainer like the Neo :)