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. Francesco

    I’d go for a cheap bike pedal power meter, or to cover part of the cost of a good one.

    Thanks!

  2. Leo

    Hi there I’ go for a Suunto (Spartan Trainer Weist HR) mulisports watch and a new bike saddle!

  3. vito santacesaria

    I think I would purchase a Quark Dzero power meter, so I can add to my new tri bike.

  4. René Pedersen

    I would like a Fenix 5 or Vivo active 3, and a edge 820 and maybe garmin vector 3 power meter pedals

  5. Michael Andersen

    I would get an new Garmin bike computer to replace my old edge.

  6. Marcin

    Garmin Vector 3 – I’d like to ride with power :)

  7. I’d like the GoPro Fusion… it shoots 360º video, so what’s not to like? (well, unless you’ve got a Mavic Air) ;-)

  8. Matej

    Garmin 1030

  9. Alex l

    I would get some Garmin vector 3 pedals. Starting to think I really need a power meter

  10. Konstantin

    GoPro6 Black – is my choose. My Hero2 is old and not good. I hope I win !!!

  11. Piotr Zurek

    If get a Kickr Snap to have a way to train in bad weather.

  12. AndersUK

    Gopro Fusion – because I’m always searching for the best frame!

  13. Metodi Nikolov

    The new Scosche (or even the old) strap would really come in handy.

  14. Barrie

    A new indoor trainer would be great, mine is a bit noisy these days, cant hear the Zwift soundtrack…

  15. Gaël C

    I’d get a Fenix 5 for triathlon

  16. JHuygen

    I would get a Wahoo Elemnt Bold combo with the heartratestrap and the speed and cadence sensors for my dad!

  17. Sebastian Reif

    Hello, i would get a new GoPro. This would be my first action cam ?

  18. toh

    I would love to get fenix 5. I got fenix 1, fenix 3, so the next thing I should get is, of course, fenix 5.

  19. Steve Crockford

    I’d get Garmin Edge 820 to replace my ageing Edge 800.

    Thanks…

  20. w

    Garmin Edge 1030, because that’s what I really need

  21. Daniel Pfulg

    I would upgrade my Rythm+

  22. Jonathan

    Garmin Vector 3’s because I’m sure Strava virtual power is marking me down!!!

  23. Lena Furberg

    I would have to go with the Garmin Vector pedals, please.

  24. whybi

    Polar v800 or Suunto Spartan series to help my goal of getting into Tri!

  25. Gary A.

    Garmin Edge to compliment Fenix.

  26. Peter

    HR Strap, and maybe a power meter (half of one anyway :D)

  27. jonathan patterson

    Garmin f5 cos i like the idea of proper mapping on my wrist please

  28. Florian L

    I would go for the Garmin Vector 3 pedals because they give me the flexibility I want for travelling.

  29. After various chinese GPS watches, I’d like to try one of these Fenix units. Hope it will make a difference…

  30. iliasse

    I’d like a garmin Fenix 5. The Saphire edition obviously :D

  31. Marco K

    GoPro HERO6 Black to get a 4k 60fps upgrade.

  32. Yves

    Most likely the GoPro hero 6. Action cams are always fun to have around.

  33. Felix

    I’d give the GoPro Fusion to my girlfriend so she can film herself while horseriding / jumping on the riding arena.

  34. Hidde

    I’d get a Fenix 5 (probably and S or X) as I’m planning to do a lot of hiking and trailrunning this summer.

  35. Wolfgang

    A new Garmin as present for a friend

  36. Fabrizio

    I would finally equip my bike with a powermeter, probably a left-side only crank-based one. Or a Fenix 5 to upgrade from my 1st gen F3 without HR…

  37. Dawid

    Wahoo bolt or Wahoo snap. Garmin out or good winter training. Yes we have winter in Australia.

  38. Dom Riefstahl

    Fenix 5 because the Fenix 3 is awesome so the 5 must be awesomer ;-)

  39. Matti

    Hi Ray, thanks for all these awesome actions and reports. I case I will be the lucky winner (what never happened so far…) I’ll go for a Hero 6 Black. Then I can entertain all my friends with footage of my “broad range of skills”. :-)

  40. I’d like a Fenix5S because my girlfriend want one. Or Garmin Edge 820 ohhhh hard choice

  41. Daniel

    I’d probably replace my trusty Fenix 3 with a newer model :). Fingers crossed!

  42. Marut

    Thank you for the marvelous giveaway. I’d go for Fenix 5X. Gonna need a tough, everyday, plus GPS navigation watch. Plus extended battery life will do good on my ultras.

  43. I would probably get one of the new garmin edge

  44. Lauri

    I’d get Hero6 as my 4-year-old has been learning to snowboard and I’ve realized I need to purchase action camera.

  45. Wilfried

    I would like to have the Scosche Rhythm24. Gonna donate the rest of the prize…

  46. Erlend Simonsen

    I’d go for a set of Vector 3 pedals. Or maybe just loads of socks.

  47. PureZOOG

    Most likely Vector 3s for my new bike build :)

  48. I think I would get the Vivoactive 3, but with $500, I’m reserving the right to get more watch than I really need :-)

  49. I think a trainer isn’t a bad idea.

  50. Herm

    I would get my first GPS watch. The Garmin 935 would be so awsome!

  51. Roberto

    I would probably get the forerunner 935 or the 645, but without music, who needs that?

  52. Michal Sliwa

    Thanks DCR! I was dreaming of new GoPro Hero6 to record my first marathon on Madeira in April :)

  53. Dariusz Madetko

    I’d love to get Garmin Vector 3 to improve my trainings, or any sports camera compatibile with bike to record my rides just in case anything nasty happens.

  54. Alex Wilson

    Thanks Ray, if I won I’d get a Wahoo Kickr Snap so I can train indoors when the weather is rubbish!

  55. Matthias

    I would probably get a new garmin watch or actually getting a trainer

  56. Stephan

    I reckon I’d grab a Garmin Forerunner 645 for my daughter so we can c̶o̶m̶p̶e̶t̶e̶ train together ?

  57. Tim

    Fenix 5S
    Because IFL my current and previous garmin multisport watches and my 910 is on its way out

  58. Fabio Campos

    A Garmin Vector 3 power meter would be great!

  59. Jen

    Probably would use it to get all the GoPro accessories I can get for $500 :)

  60. michel

    a garmin 935; sea levels are rising so fast, we’ll all be swimming soon

  61. Mike B.

    Probably a Forerunner 935 to replace my rapidly aging FR220.

  62. Tom Hunt

    Hard to choose. Maybe a smart trainer to get into Zwift.

  63. Mihai Tintea

    The Garmin Vector 3 power meter

  64. Iain Macleod

    Garmin Vector 3 so it would be easy to have power on all 3 bikes!

  65. Hannah

    I have been salivating over the Fenix 5S for ages now so thats definitely what I would go for

  66. Andrew v

    DCR for PM! But seriously I would love a Forerunner 645, would be music to my ears!

  67. Zvi Bernhardt

    FR 645 music. Not sure why cause I never listen tmusic on a run. Would probably end up using it to listen to podcasts in the gym.

  68. Andrea Piraz

    Since yesterday I took advantage of the CleverTraining UK garmin 935 deal (Thanks Ray & CT!) I’d probably go for a Gopro Hero 6 and preorder a Scosche Rhythm 24 (I’m so pumped up for the new Scosche! I teared the Rhythm + into pieces with my super salty sweat but by far the best HR monitor that handled the wild sweat situation).

    Thanks Ray for satisfying our geek needs multiple times a week.
    Hope Australia is treating you and your family with a wonderful experience, you deserve it.

  69. Colin

    I’d get the Garmin 820 to replace my 510 that died on me recently.

  70. Andrey

    Hero 6, I need something to take videos.

  71. Sonny

    Garmin Fenix 5S as a present for my girlfriend

  72. Tony F. Goncalves

    A new Garmin edge, because my edge 800 is getting out of date.

  73. Christer

    I would get the new scosche band or a fenix5.. havent made up my mind yet :)

  74. Henke

    A power meter, maybe V3 to take my summer training up a notch! Thank you for doing this Ray!

  75. Tim Hezemans

    I would love to get a new watch like the Garmin 935, and the new Scosche Rhythm band (when it comes out)

  76. Nigel Van de Velde

    Probably an actioncam. Moving to Slovenia next month, I guess it could be heavily used over there!

  77. rob

    Garmin 645 to listen to some music on those long runs

  78. Jorge Carvalho

    Probably a shining new trainer! My old Tacx really needs an upgrade!

  79. Peter Moore

    The Garmin Vector 3 power meter pedals would be the choice!!!!! I would be lost without power and it would be great to upgrade my first generation of Garmin Vector pedals.

  80. Victor

    Germin Forerunner 935

  81. Kai B

    Definitely a 645 music (great device since I am using Deezer already)

  82. Felix Rohrbach

    Probably an upgrade to some existing equipment … the new Scosche Rythm 24 would be nice… upgrade to the latest Garmin Fenix, making my trainer “smart”, … plenty of options.

  83. yannis

    Garmin vector 3, because training to power is the new trend :P

  84. Viktor Poór

    I would get the Gopro 6, because it is waterproof even when it is naked.

  85. Ian Hewitt

    I’d have to go for a Garmin 645 for my little sister, who never quite got into running or regular exercise, but is eager for a little encouragement, a little confidence boost and the opportunity to show her growing family that she can get the exercise bug, have a healthier & happier future

  86. Julian Sinclair

    Probably power meter pedals, about time.

  87. Bobby Oag

    Garmin Vector 3 power meter. Show me the power!!!

  88. elquike

    So many hours on the bike… I think I deserve que 1030 ?

  89. Keith B

    Thanks Ray! I think I’d go for a new Forerunner…

  90. marian

    i have been having my eye on the suunto spartan ultra! thank you!

  91. Richard

    Wow, another great giveaway. Think it would have to be the Vector 3. Why? Because I NEED then ;-). Thanks.

  92. Koen Creusen

    I’d love to get myself a trainer – for $500 probably a mid-end unit from Wahoo or Tacx – to keep up my cycling through the winter!

  93. Kerem Darici

    Probably a Garmin Forerunner 935 although 645 is also tempting…

  94. Hannah

    I would love a new turbo trainer – preferably one that connects to zwift so I can make it through the horrid Scottish winters!

  95. Robin Cleeren

    I’m still hopeful the new Polar Tri Watch (v800 replacement) will be released soon!

  96. hiker

    Garmin Fenix 5X to help me wandering off trails in Croatian mountains! Thanks!

  97. Tim

    Garmin Vector 3 power meter pedals … because its time :-)

  98. Scott

    Think I’ll get a power meter. Probably a stages but I could be convinced of something else.

  99. Anders Majland

    If I’m lucky I’ll go for a Rhythm 24 optical HR sensor to get rid of the Garmin Swim chest belt and a Garmin Bicycle computer with maps and navigation – Probably the Edge 820.

  100. Henrik Forsell

    Probably a Favero Assioma Power Meter! Please! :-)