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. ReHMn

    actually a half-eaten GU gel pack would be nice, I like the vanilla bean and the mandarine-orange flavored ones…

  2. Mathieu

    I would get a Garmin Fenix 6 Titanium because of the awesome options.

  3. Daniel

    Either a Garmin Bike computer or a smart trainer

  4. Frank

    The new GoPro Nipple Clamp

  5. Will

    Hey – love your site and the Xmas sports tech themed ‘ugly’ sweater is the best thing I’ve seen all season! I would buy hero 8 since I need a tough, stable shooting camera to keep up with life 🙂

  6. Peter Witucki

    Suunto 9 for serious battery life for serious winter adventures!

  7. Robert F

    That pallet of gels sounds mighty tasty.

  8. Henrique Fugita

    Yes, Santa forgot my Garmin Fenix

  9. Dave

    Wahoo Kickr so i have NO excuse to not ride the torture device all season.

  10. sabeard

    I will probably get a Fenix 6 pro to test my app development with.

  11. gorea

    Assioma Pedal power meter – to start training with power

  12. Paul

    Longtime lurker…
    I’d love a Neo, please!

  13. David Phillips

    I’d go for the Garmin watch because of the extended battery – I go off in the pyrenees every year, and its be great to leave the battery pack at home!

    Thanks

  14. Holger Meyers

    A new Fenix so it doesn’t tell me that my form is going down just because the temps are going up.

  15. Max Raykevich

    Fenix 6 pro – no brainer.

  16. Martin Løvik

    I would get a new power meter or a new Garmin bike computer.

  17. Cameron

    Garmin Forerunner 9xx Music

    Carrying my phone is slowing me down…. 😉

  18. Mike Pisauro

    It would probably be the Fenix 6 pro. I am running more and more trails and having a map of where I am going is very helpful.

  19. Bogdan

    I’d get Garmin Fenix 6 because to complete Garmin ecosystem.

  20. Stephen Neabore

    I don’t NEED a KICKR CLIMB, but seems like it would be so cool!

  21. Andrew s

    Kicker climb for me, but I’ve been entering for years. I doubt I’ll win…. ?

  22. Erik O

    I’d either upgrade my hero7 to a hero8 for my kids’ first trip to Disney world in March or I’d get new cycling shoes… I had a motorcycle accident recently that has impacted how my old ones fit & feel.

  23. Ihsan

    Well, while a new set of Assiomas sound great, I think an F6 sapphire would be a smarter purchase to replace my aging F3HR.

  24. Marko

    The Garmin 945. barometric altimeter and oxymeter

  25. Adi

    A Fenix 6, please (just like 87.56% of other commentators in here), cause it be jazz.

  26. Karsten

    Garmin Edge 830 for upcoming 2020 Adventures with my new Gravel Bike.

  27. Randy Yoder

    stand-up paddle boards?!? I’m in…

  28. Josh Nellist

    Just got my first smart trainer, a KICKR Core. So I must need the KICKR Climb now, right?

  29. Kris

    Toss up between a GoPro and a new Forerunner.

  30. Russ

    A smart trainer so quiet I can hear how loud my bike is

  31. Something low tech, like shoes. Multiple pairs of shoes.

  32. Uri Peliowski

    Apple Watch to replace old one

  33. Issao

    Probably a Garmin Fenix 6

  34. Marcus Nohlberg

    New HR band!

  35. Matt N

    I would get a new Garmin Fenix. The lap button on mine is getting tired.

  36. Sven Beuke

    I really need a new watch as a replacement for my V800!

  37. Michel Hardy

    Looking to get a Tacx Neo 2!

  38. Tristan

    The Garmin Vivoactive. I gave it as a gift to my girlfriend and now I’m jealous!

  39. Robert A.

    I’d get a Go Pro to record trail running with my pup.

  40. Andrew

    It’s time to move to a smart trainer… saris H3.

  41. Oriol

    I’d like a Forerunner 945 or Fenix 6

  42. Raphaël

    Santa did not brought the latest Fenix. Can you help ?

  43. Chris McElwee

    I’m Torn between the hero8 in the in reach mini!

  44. Remco Verdoold

    I did not get my fenix 6 so have to get one myself then. My fenix 3 is getting so 2015 😀

  45. Justas B.

    Any smart trainer for cold winter evenings

  46. Andy Hayes

    A Gamin Edge 830 so I explore new areas

  47. Andrew Rutherford

    Skydio drone, not necessarily a sports gadget but I keep crashing my Mavic One into trees when it is tracking

  48. Colin Hayes

    KIckr Climb to complete my indoor set up

  49. Drewe

    Tough call, but probably put it towards a better trainer and cough up the rest ;]

  50. Mark

    Got myself a Venu and my wife got me a Tempe for it (along with a noxgear tracer360), but I could really use a new Edge or a bike trainer.

  51. Jason

    Oh please let it be me… I need a new Garmin watch!

  52. Ole Stemmann

    i could use a new garmin 1030. My Garmin 800 is having more and more issues.

  53. James

    A Fenix 6, because I like the idea of the maps.

  54. Matt F

    As ever thanks Ray for all the posts. It’d be a GoPro Hero8 to capture all the awesome fails from my bike riding.

  55. Andrew Drinkall

    Looks like this years must have gadget is a Fenix 6 reading the comments!

  56. AMessy

    I’d get a bunch of Saris Trainer Mats, that way I can resurface our dining room floor. Function > Fashion

  57. fl33tStA

    is there a fēnix 6X – Pro Solaror FR945 available too, for my girl friend?

  58. Kirk Roy

    I’m thinking I would do the Elite Arion Digital Smart B+ Smart Rollers. I’m just getting back in to cycling and some indoor training equipment would be nice.

  59. Hugo Paredes

    I’d get the best running/workout/smart watch available at that moment because I’m trying to get rid of my dad bod

  60. Ross

    Go Pro Hero 8 Black – need to start capturing some pictures and videos of my rides

  61. Ralph

    Would love an upgraded Forerunner.

  62. Patrick

    stand up paddle board 🙂

  63. Michel

    Garmin Fenix 6
    you know, the one with solar power, because it’s winter 🙂
    ok, maybe not

  64. Miroslav

    Garmin Fenix 6 to replace my VivoActive 3.

  65. Matthew

    Fenix 6 to track a year full of fun plans

  66. Ron Green

    I would love a pair of Power Meter Pedals

  67. jim

    New garmin edge!

  68. Kyle

    A new trainer, probably a wahoo

  69. Eric Bressler

    Wahoo bike ( or at least a part thereof )

  70. Derek Chan

    Wahoo bolt cover and buttons finally fell off. Time for a new bike com.

  71. DANIEL J WELCH

    An action cam would be nice

  72. Tom

    Santa keeps forgetting to get me a power meter- I’m thinking Garmin vector 3s for ease of swapping between the tri bike and road bike but I’m open to suggestions!

  73. Mat

    Well with marathon training coming up a pallet of gels doesn’t sound like such a bad idea…

  74. MONTI8

    I need a garmin Fenix 6 to replace my old 310xt 🙂

  75. Stefan

    I have all I need right now, but I’d buy my wife a new Fenix 6S.

  76. Dan Kothlow

    I would like to get the Asioma Pedals, since my old PowerTap G3 hub is wearing out the spoke holes.

  77. Jonathan

    Garmin bike Computer or a smart trainer.

  78. Julien

    Hi, I’d love to get a Garmin Edge 530 to get my 2020 targets nailed!

  79. Warren Clarida

    forerunner 945, because it seems garmin has decided to not make 645 owners whole.

  80. Yordan Karakolev

    Polar Vantage V because i feel little disapointed by Suunto.
    Vantage V looks nice and everyone likes Polar Flow so lets see if suits to me

  81. Ian

    Definitely would get me some Favero duos. Time for a pedal upgrade for me!

  82. Jakub

    Assioma Power meter!! And some gels ;P

  83. Paul

    Smart trainer because the computrainer just isn’t cutting it these days.

  84. For me it would be a Fenix 6 or a 945. I’m interested in upgrading my vivoactive 3 to something a bit more solid for triathlons.

  85. Danny Meeuwessen

    I would get the Garmin Edge 830 to complete my Garmin ecosystem. I already have a Forerunner 945.

  86. Sarah

    I’m still rocking a Garmin 910XT – definitely time for an upgrade!

  87. Allan

    Hmmm… with a $500 head start, I think I’d have to spring for a Fenix 6 or an Edge 1030.

  88. Brian K

    GoPro Hero 8 so that I can video my kids and all of their athletic activities

  89. Philip Gerrity

    If get a boat. Cause Ray suggested it.

  90. Brian

    I’d love to have an Apple Watch with cellular for daily wear and for my solo runs. (Unless they add more buttons, it would never replace my Garmin for work-outs!)

  91. Piotr

    didn’t get nice new triathlon watch

  92. Betsy

    I’d upgrade my old Garmin to a music-enabled version.

  93. Pat

    My Wahoo Elemnt Bolt died, so I need a new bike computer! Wouldn’t mind one of the newer Garmins or the Wahoo Roam!

  94. luke Thoreson

    Some kind of gps. Probably. Or a trainer.

  95. Joe

    Definitely picking up a fenix 6, just having a hard time deciding between the 6 and the 6X

  96. diego

    Tacx Trainer !!!

  97. Lionel Dubois

    A 4iiiiFliight for some winter miles while the children sleep…

  98. Gregory Klimaytis

    I need a new watch (Garmin 6)

  99. J.R.

    Fénix 6 pro! It’s time to upgrade from the fénix 3–I have the hankering to get back into ultras and I would love to have a map on my wrist

  100. Michael

    Im not quite sure. Maybe a new trainer (Elite Suito) to replace my 50€ non-smart trainer or a power meter (Favero Assioma). I will decide later if I‘m lucky enough 🙂