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. Gerald Brown

    power pedals?

  2. leV

    It’s going to be a tough decision between a Polar Vantage or Garmin 935 – I just hope I’ll be lucky enough to face it 🙂

  3. Dieter

    For my X-mas list a Fenix 5 plus

  4. Eric

    My sons list was so long that they did not get their Garmin watch. I will get 2 of them with this 500$.

  5. Andreas Sakellariou

    Garmin FR935XT or Favero Assioma

  6. Marcin

    I’ll get new GoPro Hero.

  7. Stepan

    I wanted new gen Garmin triathlon watch but didn’ get it because Garmin still hasn’t released it. Hoping for 945 CES release! 🙂

  8. Brett

    Favero assioma as love to get some pedal power meters

  9. Cassie Winter

    The Garmin 520 Plus would be perfect for me to load my Best Bike Split race plan.

  10. Jacob

    Upgrade to the Fenix 5. Or maybe finally convince my wife for a trainer.

  11. Nick Tume

    An Elite Direto because I don’t trust my Vortex!

  12. Hans

    FR 935 (945) to Upgrade my fr 620

  13. shane lems

    A brand new Apple 4 Nike Watch (not LTE!)

  14. Steven

    I would like to have an extra set of Garmin Vector 3 power pedals

  15. JK

    The Garmin Forerunner 935 would be my choice. It will give my trusty ‘ol FR610 I bought after reading the 2011 in-depth review some well deserved rest…maybe even retirement;)

  16. Simone

    Hi, i’d love to get a Fr 645

  17. Elaine K

    A Garmin Fenix!!

  18. Karol

    Winning would likely help me to finally take the plunge and invest in a smart trainer.

  19. Melanie M

    I would get a bike computer because I don’t like having my phone hanging off my handlebars.

  20. JSN

    I would use it towards a trainer or maybe get a new GoPro…decisions!

  21. Andrew

    I’d get a wahoo element!

    Plus a good bike pump

  22. Wilbert

    I would love to have a powermeter to train outdoors with power as well…

  23. Kamil

    Garmin Fenix 5, because I like Garmin watches 🙂

  24. Daniel

    I do Need a new smart trainer so that I can train with Swift.

  25. Vian

    I’d like a Smartwatch , so I can finally track what I am doing.

  26. Brendan Lewis

    I’d get a new watch as the Bluetooth sync on mine is wonky! Mmm that Suunto 9 sure is party …

  27. IP

    I would like to get Wahoo Kicr Core to power up during the winter in Munich

  28. Philip Muljana

    I’d probably get a new trainer since the one I’m using currently is not a smart trainer!

  29. Jack Dusthimer

    Power meter, to be stronger in 2019

  30. Daryle Mosby

    I would like to get a new SMART TRAINER Wahoo because winter riding sucks in Ohio or a Garmin Fenix because running is my new thing!

  31. Peter Zobel

    Garmin 520 Plus to help my outside cycling

  32. Lionel G.

    I would like to get the new Garmin Edge Explore to ride around Paris.

    Cordialement from Versailles !

  33. Ruben Kvalsvik

    I’d start with power meter training outdoors!
    Merry christmas to all!

  34. Max

    Not really sure… Maybe some camping gear for when the long runs get really long?

  35. Michal Balicki

    Would pay the different to get a Direct Drive trainer like the Neo, Neo 2 or Kickr…my Vortex starting to make jingle bell sounds…

  36. TomislavBl

    It is time to replace my Suunto Ambit3 , so probably Fenix5 would be the choice 🙂

  37. Chris

    A new trainer.

  38. Simon Wharton

    Fenix 5 plus

  39. Heidi

    I would get a Garmin FR935 to help train for triathlons!

  40. mo

    garmin vector 3 because i need a powermeter

  41. Axel M

    Either a decent bike computer or a set of power meter pedals…

  42. Jim Kucharczyk

    Some stretching gear for meniscus tear rehab

  43. Steverino

    I think I’d get the Garmin Edge 820 because I’d like a bike computer with navigation.

  44. Lawrence Waldman

    Felix 5x to help support my running and hiking!

  45. San Man

    Powertap pedal based power meter would be nice.

  46. pelototin

    Fenix 5+ would be great, need a phoneless map while jogging ?

  47. André Berger

    I would like to get a Garmin Edge Explore to help me do longer bike rides, or maybe a new watch to replace my Fenix 1.

  48. Marc

    I’d love to get a fenix 5s to replace my tomtom

  49. Carlton

    I get a new Garmin to replace my Fenix 3.

  50. Mike

    I’d probably get a Garmin Varia RTL510 Bundle. Often bike alone and can’t really hear cars behind me in the wind noise. Been on my wishlist for a while.

  51. Brian Reese

    GoPro Hero 7 cause my Hero 3 is getting a little long in the tooth.

  52. lukian

    one of the new fenixes, if I can handle the size, have yet to try them

  53. michael

    I’d like to get a new bike computer.

  54. le guern

    What a cool idea!
    Thanks.

  55. Paul

    There was no smart trainer under the tree this year. I’d go for a Wahoo Kickr. Thanks!

  56. Eric C.

    Suunto Sport Watch to help me train effectively.

  57. Steve T

    Probably a Kickr snap. I think it’s going to be a long winter.

  58. Betsy

    Some new shoes!

  59. andrew couchey

    Definitely need a new power meter. Mine has failed 3 times in 3 years. Getting tired of sending it in every year to be fixed.

  60. Samuel Jessula

    I’d buy a new Harmon forerunner!

  61. David Billingsley

    I would like a new Garmin Fenix, I have used an old Forerunner for years and the battery is going out

  62. Wim

    My first indoor trainer to get through these cold winter days!

  63. Pat Dameron

    I’d love a GPS running watch that could play music while I train.

  64. Chris Bates

    I would get a smart trainer to help me train through the winter months.

  65. Ernie W

    I would like a new FR 645 watch, as my 235 is getting pretty old. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all.

  66. Micah brafford

    Garmin vector pedals please

  67. Joe POwers

    I woul;d get any sort of GpPro Gimbal for better smoother video.

  68. Michael P

    Would probably get a tri watch to help prepare for a half ironman this fall.

  69. Dawn

    A new 935xt for tracking my training.

  70. Bryan

    A new bike trainer for the winter.

  71. micha

    A fenix5 for hiking

  72. Zbynek Srubar

    I would get Fenix 5 Plus.

  73. David

    Need some replacement shoes as my soles are starting to wear through so a Saucony or Mizuno, but with that much I could also upgrade the lights on my bike and still have some money to play around with.

  74. Neil Coble

    I didn’t get a wahoo kickr snap for christmas. Boo santa

  75. Christian

    My wife will need the new Polar Vantage M for her Transvorarlberg Triathlon project next year!

  76. Andrew

    Wahoo Element Bolt. My current head unit is 5 years old now.

  77. Craig Vroman

    Garmin Edge 520 to get me out more for the New Year!

  78. Senad Arnautovic

    I really want Suunto 9 G1 watch.

    It’s not enough for me to tell my wife what to do and where I was, I want it my watch do as well.

  79. Kendall Maddox

    Favero Assioma. Enjoying the power data from my smart trainer but would love to get the same data outside.

  80. Ed A.

    I’d get a Forerunner 935 to replace my already tired (and cracked) Forerunner 735…

  81. St. Peter

    I didn’t find the Polar Vantage V under the Christmas tree… It would perform really awesome in my multi sport activities 🙂

  82. JoelP

    I would get some type of power meter pedals

  83. Jose

    A Garmin Edge 520 plus computer for the bike

  84. Jan Knyttl

    I would like to have some really smart scale connected with my Garmin Profile – automatically. And/or smart helmet. Getting automated 😉

  85. Bernard

    I’m looking for an excuse to upgrade my Fenix 3… this could help!

  86. I am dreaming about GoPro Hero7 Black. Added it to my list in message to Santa, but i doub’t he will be mighty enough to bring GoPro to me.

  87. Alexander M Taaffe

    I would get a new road bike helmet, and maybe put the rest toward a power meter!

  88. I want a power meter that I can swap between my bikes.
    I guess Garmin. Excite pedals !

    Yay!

  89. Justin Burland

    Garmin Vector 3 pedals, if you are not riding to power are you really riding, yes but you know what I mean 🙂

  90. Paul Blancaflor

    I’d be getting the Garmin 935 Tri-bundle as my 920XT replacement to help bring my training to another level, and maybe even get that elusive BQ I’ve been chasing down.

  91. William Hurst

    I have wanted a Fenix 5S black/black Sapphire for a LONG time (still on my “one of these days” list). I’d also be happy with new bands for my very worn, older square Vivoactive watch (chest strap is often inconvenient for workouts though). -Cheers, …

  92. CORNET

    I would have loved to get the new POLAR VANTAGE V but … didn’t 🙁

  93. Jonathan Patterson

    fenix 5 to stop me getting lost!

  94. Brion

    Garmin vector power meter to replace my ancient quarq cinqo

  95. Tim Hust

    I would love to get a Kurt Kinetic trainer.

  96. FPM

    I would like a trainer because i dont have it. May be a Bkool would be OK or a Tacx Neo

  97. Eli K.

    I would most like “Oofos Ooahh Slide Sandal Black” to help recover post-run. The body isn’t as young as it used to be!

  98. Jim

    I’d like to get a Tacx Neo 2 Smart trainer because I’d like to simulate riding over wooden planked bridges- just like I did 50 years ago as a kid on railroad bridges on the Erie Canal.

  99. Joe Brannan

    I have an ultra coming up this spring and a Fenix 5 Plus would be a huge benefit during some long training runs. Thanks DC for giving back to your supporters!

  100. DAVID REILAND

    I would get a Wahoo Kicker Core!