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

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 that are kinda like cash).  If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero 8 Black to a Garmin Fenix watch to a massive pallet of nutrition gels, to the Favero Assioma power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer. Actually, it’ll cover exactly the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB, since that’s on sale to $499 right now.  Whatever floats your boat (Note: While they don’t technically sell boats, they do sell stand-up paddle boards…which, are kinda like boats).

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. F6), you’ll likely get caught up in my SPAM filters.  And nobody wants to be sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM.  Got all that? Oh, and if you just want that amazing gadget t-shirt above, you can pick that up here. Or, become a DCR Supporter here!

Good luck!

The giveaway entry period will run through Sunday, December 29th, 2019 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time [Update – through Dec 31st when I remembered to turn this off].  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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5,014 Comments

  1. Paul

    I’d go for a Garmin watch (although I’m a Polar user) just to see if all the extra metrics help me to achieve better results!

  2. Andreas

    I would get my first GoPro.

  3. Paul

    Would put the dolla towards a kickr core, because it would save me from buying a new tyre

  4. Kermit

    Definitely a new Garmin F6.

  5. Invenis

    Fenix 6X Sapphire to replace my well-worn Fenix 3 would be great! ?

  6. Ronald Damme

    Garmin edge 530 pretty please!

    My WiFi surprised me with a forerunner 945, the angel! She gave up her entire christmas fee. But I think it would be nice to have an usage for the extended display :)

  7. Chad

    Garmin 245! Upgrade my GPS game.

  8. Mauro Tekovic

    GoPro Hero 8 Black, to film my little Hero (2yr old son).
    Thanks

  9. Gaye Beckman

    I’d get a gopro to take some amazing photos on my upcoming trips to Thailand and Peru!

  10. Chad

    Garmin 245 music. BC its the best value!

  11. NLRainmaker

    I don’t need anything, I just want to win.
    And once I win I’ll buy something.

  12. Rachael

    I’d go for a GoPro to capture my husband’s inevitable fall on a run!

  13. Walter

    Fenix 945…motivation to do a triathlon in 2020!

  14. Julian Fabian

    Definitely time for a upgrade on my 920xt which is pretty worn out!

  15. Peter Cumpstone

    Dual sided power meter please!!

  16. John White

    kickr Climb for me please!

  17. Ryan

    I’d like a solid upgrade to a Fenix 6!

  18. Teun

    For me it would be a Garmin Fenix 6

  19. Larry

    Kickr because I still only have a dumb trainer and rollers.

  20. Warner Blom

    I would get the Garmin Forerunner 645 since it now does sleep tracking which has been an important thing to me. As a long time garmin running/cyclist I hated the idea of having to buy into another ecosystem (fitbit) to track that information. I’m super excitied to just continue with Garmin.

  21. Larry

    I would get the Favero Assioma pedals to improve my training.

  22. Stuart Strang

    Oooh. I need a power meter that I can use outside! My neo has me covered inside but need to see what I can do outside!

  23. James Strack

    I’d love to finally get a power meter for my bike. Assioma Duos.

  24. zaib

    maybe a drone, looking to getting one for a while now

  25. Anton Peterson

    Power meter, check. GPS computer, check. Next a smart watch.

  26. Tim

    Wahoo kickr to replace my old tacx

  27. Martin

    I got what I wanted. But my brother needs new sporty watch. GF6

  28. Armando

    I would choose a stages or new eco power meter to install in my mtb. Happy year!

  29. Jenna

    I would get a Tacx trainer to help improve my speed.

  30. john

    I’d get a trainer, probably the KICKR Climb, because of the fatness.

  31. GFeni

    I would love a new Fenix 6 to replace my F245. :) Thanks for the chance!

  32. John

    I’d get a GoPro Hero 8 to get some sweet trail footage on my new mountain bike!

  33. Jens Holmstrup

    Fenix 6 – or maybe a power meter for my road bike

  34. Kristin Haro

    Any new Garmin! I’ve had mine for 2 years and could use an upgrade.

  35. Thomas Clement

    A power meter for sure

  36. Dave D

    Garmin Edge 830

  37. Storm Fallet

    I would get a Garmin Forerunner 945 because I fell and broke the strap on my 235, which is now the perfect excuse for an Upgrade!

  38. Ryan G

    I’d very likely get a new cycling computer or some new sensors. Or… put it toward a smart trainer. Apparently CleverTraining also has archery stuff, so that’s an option too!

  39. Paul Thomas

    New indoor trainer. Happy New Year!

  40. Justin

    A Fenix 6 to replace my ageing Fenix 3

  41. Tom S

    Time to replace the 235, would love to get a Fenix 6 sapphire!

  42. Sharkybacsi

    I’d go for a fenix 6 pro watch to have music and maps onboard during trail running.

  43. MichaelG

    I would use a forerunner 945 – would hopefully help me to hit my aims with updated training data.

  44. philippe SOUQUIERES

    Hi,
    It’s time to change my GoPro :-)

  45. mike barro

    One can never have enough Vector 3 pedals.

  46. Maarten

    Garmin FR 935

  47. MICHEL MORAIS

    A power meter for my wife

  48. Jeff Plotzke

    Power meter for my MTB!

  49. Patrick Myers

    The MP1 NFinity platform, just to make the time in the pain cave more lifelike.

  50. Jacob Coblentz

    I’d probably get the Assioma– my current powertap is very toast

  51. Julie smith

    Kickr Climb because I won’t spend the money on one without it being given to me!

  52. Mike Peterson

    Assioma pedals for my tri bike. My old Garmin Vector single sided power meter needs to be retired to my road bike.

  53. David Chin

    Wahoo kickr to replace my broken one

  54. Thomas Richter

    I would love to get the Forerunner 945. I do a lot of cycling and running already and plan on doing my first triathlon in 2020! And since I am a numbers geek a multisport watch ist basically mandatory.

  55. Lana Collins

    My first power meter. I ways wanted to see if it would improve my training

  56. Simon B

    A gopro

  57. Andrew Graham

    Garmin Edge 830: upgrades, battery life, size. All pretty much perfect for my intentions on and off the road with cycling!

  58. Sebastien houillot

    New head unit. My 820 battery is on its last leg…

  59. Rick B

    Power meter would be great!

  60. Steve

    Think I would go for a run watch with music so as not to lug my phone around – would be better than the socks and scarf I actually got ??

  61. Patrick

    Offourse i would go for the fenix6s to get some extra support for swimming, running and cycling ;-)
    That way my f3hr can retire (with faulty hrm)!

    Alvast hartelijk bedankt fellow dutchie ;-)

  62. Christopher Boyce

    Deposit for a Fenix 7!

  63. Michael

    I love a new Garmin watch. My Forerunner 405cx gave up on me on Christmas Day and can not convince the household CFO that we should make room in budget for a new one…

  64. Pavel Todorov

    It’s time for Suunto 9 ;)

  65. Kipp

    Hmm, I’d likely upgrade either my old Garmin Edge or my Fenix 5s; probably the 5s to the new 6 with music

  66. George

    Fenux 6 for me. To keep track of amm my adventures!

  67. Dave C

    Any of the Wahoo KICKR’s to help the family’s move-on from our resident dumb trainer.

  68. Sergio

    Probably nice earbuds and a power meter

  69. Bora

    I would like to upgrade from my Bkool Smart Pro trainer to a trainer that can handle my massive amount of power.

  70. John

    A new trainer to ride inside when it is freezing outside!!

  71. Steve E.

    Time for a new Garmin.

  72. Dominic Otis-Aubut

    If I’m lucky enough, I would get a brand new 4iiii powermeter to fit my SISL2 crank arm since it’s basically the only option for this crank and it would fit my “Gravel” type of riding. Thank you Ray by the way for offering us such great prizes!! Happy new year for you and your family!!

  73. Nadine Deckensattl

    I‘d get a power meter

  74. John M Doody

    Nike VaporFly Next% and a Garmin 945 to match my new Powerbeats Pro so I’ve got music while running!

  75. Gary Nolan

    KICKR Climb! Would love to go from flat lander to mountain man!

  76. indrek

    Go pro

  77. Miguel

    I don’t want to freeze this winter so maybe a trainer will fit

  78. Mike

    Kickr Climb!

  79. Alex

    Would definitely be looking at a Kickr

  80. Jerc

    I would get Garmin Fenix 6. I think it is a perfect sports watch.

  81. Paul Adams

    Garmin Forerunner 645 Music. That’s what I want.

  82. Renee

    I’d love a Fenix 5 watch because it’s better than the watch I have for triathlon

  83. Jorrit Postma

    I would really like a fenix watch, to replace a fitbit?

  84. Darren

    Garmin ANT + accessories!

  85. Jerod Harper

    I would have gotten the Garmin Varia to help keep me safe and get me home to my 3 little girls.

  86. The Eric

    I would get the Garmin 945 or a Fenix 6. Not sure which, but need to upgrade the old watch to something with some cool advanced features and metrics. Happy Holidays to all…..but I hope I’m the winner!

  87. Mark

    Assioma pedals for the wife.. Cos she *wants* a pm, not cos I want to suffer the internets wrath.

  88. Gareth

    Garmin 1030 as the text on my 520 is tooooo small for my eyes now

  89. Jorge

    I’ll like to get the favero duo power meter to keep track of my injuries

  90. Emily Qualich

    Was hoping for a power meter. It would really help me in my training

  91. Dave Adams

    I would like to get an aero wheelset. As you know “Aero is everything”

  92. Phil Duncan

    I’d love to get Favero Assiomas

  93. stefanos

    I need a new watch for my runs

  94. whybi

    Would be nice to upgrade my Polar Vantage M to V Titan!

  95. Brandy

    The garmin fenix 6 pro or the legacy series. Can’t decide between the two but clearly need both.

  96. Jonathan

    I’d get a Garmin Varia and a new bike computer

  97. Dean

    Powermeter pedals!

  98. Jason MacDonald

    A power pedal meter to help family members train.

  99. Pedal based power meters! I would love to get power on the bike – this would be the easiest way to get it on all the bikes.

  100. Niall

    I’d love a set of Assioma Duo pedals, can’t help thinking my left leg is doing all the work on my 4iiii precision cranks! :)