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New Garmin Forerunner 945 for new motivation ?
I’d really like to get a new trainer…it’s well past time.
Fennix to replace the broken one that got smashed to bits when a car took me out… which the car drivers insurance is refusing to pay over
Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% please to deliver my 1.59 marathon (Nike guarantees that don’t they?)
Topped up with full DC Rainmaker jersey, bib, socks and bottle
Please
I’d love a new GoPro
Garmin Fenix 6
Power meter!
I’d love to give Garmin watches another chance (gave them up years ago due to repeated glitches).
Fenix 6, as it would be a nice upgrade.
I’d really like a smart trainer, probably a Kickr.
I would get power meter!! To see how accurate my turbo is, and to also more importantly measure efforts on climbs out side in the real world !!
I new running watch. Suunto or Garmin
Fenix 6 would be veeeery nice, my old F3 is a litlle bit tired :) Or wahoo roam or … hope for big headache after winning ;)
Yesterday I lost my trusted etrex while mountain biking ?, so I’d love to get a replacement gps head unit, like a Garmin Edge 830 or Wahoo. Thanks
I’d get the Garmin Varia radar, riding to work in the summer can be a little hairy when some local idiot in a truck decides to buzz the tower. Radar would really make me feel a little more secure. Merry Christmas Ray.
hello i would love a kickr climb! thanks and appreciate all teh work.
I want a new Garmin cycling computer!!!
Would love the Garmin 1030 if it goes under 500.
Best,
pyry
I want a gopro!
I’d like a pair of Nike Vaporflys or maybe a Fenix 6
New GoPro so I can attach it to my dog’s harness and record our runs :)
I’m very keen to try PM (pedal version) so Favero Assioma Duo would be a great choice
New bike garmin, please!
I could use a new wetsuit
I’d like to get my husband something nice
I’d love to get a smart trainer to replace the 10 year-old dumb trainer I’ve been using for what seems like forever!
I would get a fenix 6x
Wetsuit
Probably a garmin forerunner 945 or whatever is the new forerunner in 2020
power meter for my mtn bike!
The new AirPods with the tips – to fit my bigger than normal peoples ear holes please.
I’d like to upgrade my FR645M to the FR945. I’d like to have the updates and maps features for some climbing expeditions next year.
I could use a new watch. Maybe the Fenix 6. The trusty old Garmin 230 seems to be losing battery longevity these days.
I’d love to have a new head unit. Wahoo Bolt maybe..
Kenix 6 as my fenix 3 is dying
New power meter would be a nice surprise for 2020 :)
A Garmin 830 would be nice (or Varia Radao). My 810 is feeling a little tired now!
I would like a new trainer ?
I’d love to win a Garmin Fenix to track my skiing through the winter and cycling in the summer.
The garmin fenix 6 for my new adventures!
Might be time to upgrade to the Forerunner 945, although owning a SUP might have its plusses
Lacking imminent release of something more intriguing, I’d go with a Garmin inReach Mini for peace of mind on longer adventure rides.
I’d like a Garmin 935, since my 2 920’s are wearing out.
I will look for some replacement to my Garmin vivoactive HR
Fenix 6x pro. To change my actual garmin
I’d get one of the New bike Garminz, 530 or 830
Edge 530 sensor bundle version
I would like to win a Garmin Edge 530 so I can ride workouts outdoors. Thanks for the chance, happy holidays DCR!
Forerunner 945
I’m regretting not jumping on the Assioma deal as my Pioneer power meter is acting up. So I’d go back and get the Assiomas just in case the Pioneer bites the dust.
I could really use a new GPS watch with hear-rate monitor. My HRM died a few years ago and I’ve been training blind since then!
Various bike related items and clothing
Fenix 6, to retire my old 3.
Rockerplate for my Tacx neo :-)
The FR945 I want is acutally on the way. Would looove an edge to go with it in Extended Display mode :-D
Id like a Garmin edge 530 and varia radar. It would be a nice upgrade for the road bike.
I’d like an upgraded Garmin Fenix, to have all the latest bells and whistles
I’d get a power meter for my gravel bike. Merry Christmas!
Now that it’s ski season, I need something with a barometric altimeter–maybe a Fenix?
As Garmin seems to have left the FR645 out for any new updates recently, I’m in the market for a Fenix!
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music for me please!
Time for a Garmin Edge becAuse wrist based GPS doesn’t cut it in the bike.
Fenix 6 Watch, or a vivoactive 4 with something else to get to $500
I would get something probably. Don’t know what. But I would definitely get something.
A new wahoo elemnt!
Garmin Vector pedals to take my training to the next level!
New Smart Trainer
It wasn’t on my list but my Tax turbo trainer died last week so I guess I sadly need a new one of those please. Thanks Ray
Assioma Uno Power Meter
Garmin 945
I desperately need a new watch. My Garmin Fenix3 is getting a bit long in the tooth :)
So pick me pick me!
Tacx NEO 2
Definitely a power meter – training and racing based on HR alone is not enough!
After a few years of intermittent running (following my last tri), I’m focusing on efficient, heart rate training.
I’d like a Garmin (eg: FR935/945 or FENIX) that tracks percentage of time in HR zones over weeks and months.
Thanks for all of your great product and training wisdom!
That $500 will go a long way towards my purchase of Elite Fuoripista Interactive Smart Bike.
Cycliq Fly 6/12 combo
My 735xt is starting to show its age, so I’m looking at getting a Forerunner 945! Thanks Ray!
How about a Garmin with music
Forerunner 245
Might just upgrade to a smart trainer!
New garmin watch, my vivoactive is failing.
Garmin Fenix would be great!!
Recently signed up for my first 70.3, would definitely buy a power meter. Oh, and I could pick up in IRB!
Wahoo Kickr
If I can still get my bike up a hill, it doesn’t yet have enough gadgets on it! I had my eye on a new head unit – maybe the Garmin Edge 530!
Garmin fenix 6 s
Hi Ray, I’d like a Garmin Venu and some new sensors – speed, cadence, heart rate, foot pod, etc. Thanks!
How about a Garmin with music
DC Rainmaker water bottle.
New HR strap for me then whatever my wife wants with the rest.
Garmin Edge 530
I’d get that Favero Assioma power Meter *_*
Need to new Garmin Edge.
I want a Fenix 6 or a FR945!
A powermeter.
No matter which one! ?
I would like a new Coros gps watch.
Wahoo Kickr Climb to do more climbing Workouts in the cellar
Thank you for the Giveaway. I would choose a GoPro
Thanks in advance for the Fenix 6 :)
Definitely would get the Wahoo Kickr.
Denis watch. Will be my motivation to get fit into 2020!