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

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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).  If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero7 Black to a Fitbit Versa smartwatch to a random pair of socks to the Favero Assioma power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.  Whatever floats your boat (note: they don’t sell boats or even other vessels like submarines).

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 Friday, December 28th, 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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5,289 Comments

  1. Mads Sørensen

    I would her runscribe pro

  2. Justin Clay

    I’d put the money toward a Tacx Bushido Smart trainer. After years of running only I’m going to buy a bike in the new year. I can’t wait!

  3. Dan

    Would love a Kickr Headwind to replace my assortment of oscillating fans!

  4. Martin Westman

    A Fenix 5s+. Want them sweet sweet maps and music!

  5. Kipp

    I’d go for several different accessories, including a Garmin running pod, temp sensor, and a new Scosche HRM strap. Awesome giveaway!

  6. Chris Shaw

    Hi
    A pair of Garmin Vector pedals would be a great addition.
    By the way you might need to fix the end date for the competition (typo).
    Chris

    DCR: Thanks Chris!

  7. John K

    Garmin 935. To gift to my dad. He’s trying to get healthier with eating and exercise.

  8. Jonathan

    I need new toys, I mean equipment for the upcoming season. And a running thingy

  9. Mike E

    Garmin Vector 3. For structured power training.

  10. Ryan Zielinski

    Can’t go wrong with a new bike helmet. Safety is sexy.

  11. José

    Maybe a replacement for my Vector 3 pedals?

  12. Kostas

    I would get a GoPro Hero 7, for filming my toddler

  13. Josh

    I didn’t get the Fenix 5. I was hoping to upgrade my 3, but maybe next year.

  14. Max

    A gopro hero 7 black to gift it to my best friend… he really wanted one after I gave him mine for his wedding journey.

  15. Ben

    A power meter for my brand new road bike

  16. Bandit

    A Go Pro to film my hiking/ cycling adventures.

  17. Erica M

    Power meter so I can train with power outside!

  18. Jeff

    I could use an Edge 520 Plus

  19. Adam Dryden

    Would love a new edge bike computer… But which one?!?!

  20. Bojan

    Getting ready for my first 70.3 triathlon. I could really use a Garmin power meter or Fenix 5. Much appreciated!

  21. William

    Garmin Fenix 5x. I’ve been getting into training lately but my old fenix 3 is starting to die :(

  22. Denny George

    Assioma The Updgrade Kit because I only have the left side and would like to make it Duo.

  23. Tanner Leach

    Currently training for my first 70.3. Struggling to get out on the bike for my long rides this winter. Looking to pick up a smart training to set up in my garage to fit in an early morning ride.

  24. Craig Manning

    Probably a wahoo elmnt…got a bolt but want something bigger.

  25. Stephen Gunn

    Nice new turbo, probably a Direto or Neo.

  26. Hobe

    Since the Smart Bike ship date keeps slipping I would probably avoid putting it towards my preorder and put it towards a drone instead. Need to document the holes on the local disc golf courses.

  27. L

    Hyperice Hypervolt for sure!

  28. Ronan Kearns

    A power meter to go longer…… that’s what she said

  29. Ivan Ivanusic

    Anything which comes from heart ;)

  30. Stephan Verdeyen

    Probably the Fenix 5 Plus…need the music!!!!

  31. Ben McDonald

    I think I’d go for the Garmin 935 for that extra battery life!

  32. Adam

    New pedals! ?

  33. Luis

    I’d get the tri watch you’ll recommend me ;) going tri is my new year resolution!

  34. A.

    Garmin Forerunner 235

  35. Michael Vickers

    Cycliq Fly6/12 combo. So I can get the number of the truck that hit me.

  36. Nayan Mehta

    Wahoo element bolt

  37. Lauren

    Garmin 935! I love my 920, but she’s on her last legs!!

  38. 2019 could be that year to add a powermeter to the bike ride, eg. some Garmin Vectors or alike.

  39. Oliver

    Santa forgot to drop off a nice shiny Garmin Fenix 5 Plus for me!

  40. Daniel Daza

    Vivofit3 and Garmin 520plus. In need of an upgrade badly

  41. Michael Curtis

    I would get a power meter. Probably Vectors.

  42. Hugo McHugh

    A GoPro so I could see my runs again.

  43. Evgeny

    GoPro, for running video/photo

  44. Ketil Odland

    I didn’t get any Assiomas for x-mas

  45. Colin

    A trainer!

  46. Emil Gercke

    I’d really like a smart trainer but Santa did not agree!

  47. Heike Lerg

    I like the fit it and normaly I´m an looser :(

  48. Paul H

    A nice edge 1030 or a wahoo climb.

  49. Uroš Pavše

    Polar Vantage V, I have a plan to break some running records next year.

  50. Shawn Hime

    I have a big trip coming up and would definitely get a GoPro Hero 7 black!

  51. Simone Pillon

    I’ll get a Fenix 5 plus cause I’m a trail runner.

  52. Maarten Plessius

    When not getting anything you never get what you wanted!

    Though maybe that Forerunner 935 was out of budget anyway ;-)

  53. Dariusz

    Garmin Edge 520 would be a great addition :)

  54. jan

    I’d definitely order some of the rocket fuel

    cheers

  55. Sean Perry

    It would have to be a Power Meter. All my friends say it’s worth the investment, but can’t quite make the commitment.

  56. Nan

    Torn between GoPro Hero 7 Black and Garmin Forerunner 935. Happy Festivus!

  57. Jonas

    A GoPro Hero 7 Black would improve the filming in the slopes this winter.

  58. John White

    Wahoo climb to pair with my kickr

  59. Robert Wimble

    New power meter mines playing up

  60. Tim Brown

    Powered meter or a bike computer, Garmin of course

  61. Martin Levasseur

    Edge of Fenix… can’r decide yet.

  62. L. Sanchez

    I’d love to buy the Vantage V but the M will work fine for me

  63. Dustin

    I would love a Fitbit Versa smartwatch

  64. Marten

    I go for the Garmin 5X + replacing my Fenix 3 :)

  65. Michael N

    I’d get a Garmin Fenix because I don’t want to be caught between spam.

  66. Stuart

    New toys are the best toys. Garmin vector 3 would be a dream

  67. Lauren Lobrano

    I’d buy the Fenix 5s – I need a new running watch to help me through the 2019 JFK 50 miler.

  68. Jan

    Tacx Neo trainer to stay in good shape over winter

  69. Menno Groen

    The Assioma Duo’s. I’m raising money for Alpe d’Huzes, a big fundraising event to support cancer research! The event itself is to climb Alpe d’Hues 6x (or 7:) and I got a personal trainer willing to make a training schedule for it, but he also said that having a power meter is a big pro to measure progress. Read up on it since then with help from your website, and my choice would be the Assioma’s! Would help a lot!

  70. Brian Cheeks

    I’d get a new Garmin running watch with music. Either a 645 music or a fenix. Thanks!

  71. dave

    i need a new trainer

  72. Marcelo Rippel

    Harmon Fenix. Always wanted a “stealth” running watch

  73. Andrii

    Garmin 935 because it just the best tri watch

  74. LIS

    I can’t decide whether the Vantage V or the FR935!

  75. Alexander Solomon

    I would use my DCR cash to get a power meter.

  76. Alvin

    A GoPro to take videos of my very active kids!

  77. Garmin Forerunner 935, because I got no new sports gadgets for awhile now. ;)

  78. Xavier Ulloa

    Of course a fenix 5s, most complete sport gadget.

    Happy holidays!

  79. Larry

    Fenix 5+ or quarq for CX bike. Power meter died on bike and 910xt is aging.

  80. Aldo

    An Assioma DUO, because of the import taxes

  81. Joseph

    I’d get a Garmin 935 or a smart trainer!

  82. Sara

    power meter!

  83. Paul

    I’d get a new bike. ???

  84. Lukman Nurhakim

    I would want an Assioma Power Pedals, because they are so versatile. But perhaps, I may go big and aim for the Neo Smart Bike ?

  85. Joost

    I’d get the Forerunner 645 Music!

  86. Chad Medford

    I would put it towards a Fenix 5 plus!

  87. Lee Gilbert

    I would probably get a new Garmin watch and some cycling goodies, because I love running and cycling!! ;)

  88. Mark

    Garmin Fenix 5X+ — would be a nice upgrade to my current watch. :-)

  89. Andre Costa

    Hero 7, so I don’t have to spend money on a chest gimbal.

  90. Mike

    Garmin fenix 3. So many different uses i cant name them all!

  91. Ian smith

    I’d get a NEO2. There’s absolutely no need, my Kickr core is an amazing purchase on the recommendations of DCR and gplama . But a new shiny toy always makes you happy.

  92. Stephen Ake

    I’d get a smart trainer and start getting Zwifty.

  93. Jan Magnus Brevik

    I want to upgrade my 630 to a 645. Need to get back to proper training after my november 24hour race.

  94. Pete Lambertz

    Really would like a GoPro 7 or drone or both

  95. Stefan

    I’d get the climb or a powermeter

  96. Martin Feeney

    I would love a new right knee. To fit the “gadget” requirement, how about a bionic knee :-) ?

  97. Thomas tollstedt

    Neo 2!

  98. Mikael

    Garmin Fenix 5x would be great :-)

  99. Susan Work

    Bike computer. Training for Ironman Arizona.

  100. James Johnson

    A new GPS watch from Garmin.