Heads up! There’s some pretty substantial sales that just started. For watches, the Garmin Epix is down to $499, and the Fenix 7 to $449, with the Pro editions also $200 off! Meanwhile the top-end Edge 1040 cycling GPS is down to $499, and both the Edge 540 & Edge 840 are also on sale. As is Varia radar for $149. Some incredible deals, and ll the deals are here!
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I’m need of a watch (Fenix 5x plus) my TomTom has given up on me.
I would like to go for the Tacx NEO 2, I don’t like riding in cold weather :p
I really like those Polar watches!
Santa obviously wants to measure the performance of his reindeer, as he kept for himself the Assioma’s that were supposed to come to me.
Polar V, prefer the polar watches over the garmins…
Hi, I am looking forward to have new running watch, like Garmin Forerunner 645 GPS Watch.
Probably a smart trainer of some description. #newyearsresolutionsandallthat…
Wahoo KICKR Training Desk. Would use the training desk to workout more indoors during the wet CA winter.
It would be a Garmin 635 for me or a new kickr so I could add a climb at some point in the future.
I would get a bike trainer. Weather and traffic keep my bike at home too many times…
I would probably get a garmin G-shock (can’t remember the name of this watch) or a fenix 5 (though I suspect any fenix 5 would be too big for my taste). Also, though I usually don’t win those giveaways I still think you’re doing a great job with your website Ray. ;)
Would be cool to get a step closer to a new wahoo kickr:)
Garmin HRM-Tri/HRM-Swim Bundle
Towards a kicker
Garmin 935 or Fenix 5 would be great!
tacx indoor trainer- wooo
Garmin Fenix 5
I would get a Garmin Fenix 5 plus. Thanks Ray!
A Fenix5+ would be nice to crush the new upcoming challenges!
I would either go for a power meter like the PowerTap G3 or a new trainer like the Tacx Flux.
A new trainer to kickstart my training!
I would love a powermeter to put on my new TT bike
Some watches
A new trainer would be very nice!
Don’t know yet ?
Yes please, a tacx Flux!
A Garmin Fenix 5 Plus would help a lot when hiking out there
Loads of things would like to have… Polar, Garmin, Wahoo, Favero etc..
Would love to get a Suunto 9 because may Ambit 2 Saphire, though still working great, doesn’t have wifi connectivity.
Happy New Year
I’d get a smart trainer (Neo) so I can up the fun-factor in Zwift since I’m becoming a dad soon and will need to spend money time indoors.
Garmin 935 to ttack my upcoming Triathlons in 2019
I’d like a new Garmin Fenix so I can get out, but my wife still can keep track of me.
I would get me a shiny new bike computer. I would get one because it would be newer than my current one even though my current one works just fine!
A smart watch, even though I haven’t decided which one yet: Fenix 5, Apple Watch?
I’d love to get a new powermeter! Maybe a pedal-based one
A GoPro would be a nice gift for the new year.
Having only ever cycled with power on my Turbo trainer I wish I had got a Power Meter for my bike for Christmas.
Hi! I would like a Fenix 5X plus for my outdoor workouts.
Best regards
I’d love to get the new wahoo kickr. I have an older model and I need a silent one
Hi I want the Favero assioma pedals for training and racing with a powermetter
gopro 7 ftw!
Hi,
I would get a Tacx Neo Smart trainer because I don’t have any trainer and I would like to have to mot silent one on the market.
Thanks a lot,
Alex
Favero Assioma pedals it is. Having spent a year on a trainer I guess I may feel lonely without any power reading when I’m finally cycling outdoors next season…
A good idea for belated xmas gift – Garmin935 =) pick me ray!
Favero Assioma duo pedals would be very nice. I’m getting used to training with power with my trainer so it would be nice to transfer my pacing to the real world. Thanks for offering hope and a chance through your giveaway!
Dear Santa, I want new Garmin Fenix 5 Plus, because I love Garmin watches and want a new one with music and payments support.
Thanks!
Fitbit Ionic
I would like to get a powermeter. Just to know what the hack I’m actually doing on my bike :-)
I would like a fenix 5 plus for my wife.
I have been getting pain from shocks caused be bumps in the road. I like the idea of the Redshift seatpost and stem. But find the price too much for just an experiment.
Are you signing people up for the newsletter even if they don’t tick the box? Doesn’t seem to be GDPR compliant.
Fenix 5! I’m ready to update an outdated watch and love what it has to offer!
I was really hoping for a new Forerunner or fenix to replace my 220 with a weak battery. That thing can’t even get through a marathon anymore.
I’d love to finally get a powermeter ! :-)
some of those fancy matching Christmas sweaters, or perhaps a power meter on the commuter bike :)
Hello, I would use this credit to buy new Garmin running watch, like Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music Wi-Fi GPS Smartwatch.
I would like to get the new Garmin Forerunner 935 because I’ve used Forerunner 920 for almost 3 years and loved it, so I’m sure the new model would be even better.
I would like to get the GoPro HERO7 Action Camera because it would help me to easily combine my passions for videography, trail running and outdoor adventures.
I would probably get a new Garmin Edge 820 for my first race bike endeavours :)
a tacx flux for my borther would be the way to go
A Wahoo Climb is what I’m still missing in my cave…
A sports smartwatch – e.g. the Fitbit Versa – would be a great thing to win. It would enable me to start tracking my training in more detail.
A Fenix 5, simply because it has the best battery life. Oh an open water swim option. :)
I’d love a gopro to replace my stolen virb!
I would get a Garmin bike computer because the n+1 rule applies to activity trackers as well as bikes!
A Favero Assioma power meter!
A shiny new Fenix 5 to replace my aging 3, so I can take advantage of the optical HR monitor
I’d like to get Fenix 5x Plus, planned for long time, but X-mass budget was a bit limiting this year.
Great giveaway once again Ray! I could use a powermeter like the Assioma. Cheers
I’d probably get a trainer or a new Garmin computer, so that I have it in sync with my Fenix 5.
Definitely either the Garmin Forerunner 935 or 645. While I like the look of the Fenix 5 and 5+, they are too heavy for my taste. Plus I’ve been using the 35 for over two years now and I’m outgrowing it as a runner. I have to start new runs for a combined tempo and rep session, which breaks the flow of the workout, and the battery is starting to go. Plus my wife can track me while I’m out and about which is nice because she constantly worries about me since I never take my phone with me
I would like a kickr core indoor trainer so I can train during the winter
I would like to get me a bicycle power meter, as I have none.
I would get new running watch and some accessories.
I’d finally like a stages power meter on my racing bike!
I would love to upgrade my TomTom Runner to a Forerunner 935.
Yup
I really need a new watch, so it’ll probably be a Polar Vantage V for me. My old V800 just starts dying… :-(
Hi Ray,
Having started to have an indoor trainer with Power it would be great to get some powermeasurement for outdoors. The Favero Assioma power meter pedals would be most welcome.
I’d love to get a Fenix 5s Plus as my new running watch.
Assioma pedals would be a nice add-on to my training equipement
A new garmin. Mine is acting wacky. I would LOVE the fenix, but would happily settle for the 235. :)
a new gopro to replace my broken old one… Or a smart trainer to replace the dumb one…
I would like a Garmin Fenix 5 plus to replace my old forerunner 610.
I’m in dire need of a power meter to pimp my bike.
A dillema : Favero assioma pedals or Fenix 5 plus?
I would like a fenix 5 plus because I looove Garmin …
Bike trainer because it’s cold out in fl :)
I would like to get wahoo kick core, because I have od tacx and I’d love to have direct drive smart trainer compatible with Zwift. Thank you in advance :).
I want a Fenix 5x plus, so that I don’t get lost in the mountains (at least less often).
Garmin Fenix 5S Plus – lots of hiking planned for 2019!
Feni5s for me, please
GoPro 7!! My GoPro 3 doesn’t relliy cut it haha
I’ll take a Polar Vantage thanks
I’d like a new Garmin Forerunner 935
Fenix 5X Plus, “of course” :)
Suunto 9 Baro, because its great!
Probably a Garmin Fenix 5
I would go for a tacx flux bike trainer. To bike as far away as I can.
Definitely a garmin Fenix 5S. Is love to upgrade my watch top one I can pay with, and I’m happy with the garmin ecosystem…