Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
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Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2023 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
I would love to be part of the giveaway. I also posted about it on Twitter.
I’ve been visiting you blog for about 4 months now and enjoy all the helpfull information and stories. Enjoy your 4th!
Nice! I posted to FB, for two entries.
I always did like free stuff. Put me down for 1. Best of luck with the paper cutting of entries – me thinks The Girl won’t be sucked into it this time :)
Great blog! Keep up the good work.
Sign up for one entry.
Love your blog!
Love what you’re doing man, keep it up.
Hey! Just became a follower – great blog! Also, I posted this on my blog (www.cbkingery.blogspot.com) and I posted it on Facebook. Three entries for me! :)
3 entries for me! I will link on my blog and hit the facebook button.
Dude can’t wait for the triathlon pictures post… sounds awesome.
As always great blog, keep up the awesome posts!
I’ve been debated for the past couple weeks over whether to buy a 110 or 310xt…last night I went with the 310xt. So it’d be sweet to have them both!
Also tweeted about the contest (via @davidaltmaier).
Thanks! Looking forward to the review of the 110 and the 550.
New to the blog and loving it already!
Yay! Love the blog
3 entries please: comment, blogged, tweet-ed
thanks!
I tweeted and commented. Oh and the tweet was auto-posted on my blog.
Great blog. Thanks!
I’ve tweeted and commented. Keep up the good work, by the way.
count me in. for a tech guy i can’t fathom why you don’t aggregate the entries in excel and use a random number generator for the drawings. it scales much better than scissors!
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3 entries. fingeres crossed.
gimme gimme gimme :)
Thanks a lot Ray!
3 entries for me: Twitter (and Facebook), blog, and comment.
3 Entries
Hey Ray, Always find myself checking back on your Blog for tips and tricks for my own training. The only blog I can be bothered reading. Well done. Have Tweeted, and shared on Facebook and commented. Does that make 3?
Thanks for a great blog! Count me in for 2 – retweet & comment.
Cant wait to start reading the blog
That is very nice of you. Well, with the Garmin I would actually (for the first time in my life) know what exactly I am doing out there running and biking :-)
Came across your blog a few months ago when looking for product reviews and have been following it ever since. Keep up the good work.
Also posted on Facebook for that second entry.
You rock, as always! Always good to read your posts! Sometime I’d love to read a post about the balance between work/life/sport. As a lawyer/triathlete, it’s always hard to balance everything, especially IM training in the mix. I’d love to read your perspective on the same! BTW, I’ve tweeted, FB’d, and commented! :)
You rock, as always! Always good to read your posts! Sometime I’d love to read a post about the balance between work/life/sport. As a lawyer/triathlete, it’s always hard to balance everything, especially IM training in the mix. I’d love to read your perspective on the same! BTW, I’ve tweeted, FB’d, and commented! :)
Uploaded your giveaway to my Facebook, here is my blog: link to thecore-tomdog.blogspot.com. That should be good for 3 entries. Great blog and Thanks for doing this. Very generous.
tomdog
Great blog and thought that I would enter your giveaway. Even retweeted it for two entries @andy1608
Put me down for all 3 entries as well.
On another blog I read she picked a name with a Fruit Picker Random Name Picker slot machine looking thing. So you wouldn’t have to cut all those pieces of paper out again unless you like that sort of thing. Or should I say unless The Girl likes that sort of thing as I think you had her cutting them all up last time. :)
love reading your posts (although sometimes a bit long that i have to just skim).. posted on my blog (ww.thinktran.com) and on twitter (@thinktran)
I want my Forerunner 110… now!!! Love Garmin! Thank you.
Wanted to let you know your amazing reviews helped me choose a Garmin (310xt!), and have been helping me get the most out of it. And thanks for the tip June 29th that the Edge 500 mount works for the 310xt…I picked one up yesterday for my mountain bike. Cheers!
Hello from Singapore. =D
I bought the 310xt because of your review, and I love it to bits!
Boru.
I have 2 entries – one on twitter and one here.
Looking forward to the complete review. Also, following you on twitter.
Just found your blog last week and love it. 1 entry.
Excellent blog and great reviews. Keep up the good work!
Rónan O’Shea
Eagle AC
Cork, Ireland
I totally want one! Your reviews are always very helpful!
Keep up the great blog and thanks for all the hard work you do. I regularly read your blog and always learn something
Since I just bought a new 305, I am sure that means the stars are now lined up for me to win a free new Garmin.
Mostly I just wanted to post to say I’m excited for the guest post from the mysterious cupcake genius/Girl!
3 entries; comment, retweet and link in my blog
Put me down for one entry. Keep up the good work.
Love the blog and yeah for freebies!
Great reviews, thanks!
2 entries, comment and retweet
love the blog.
well i have 2 entries (comment and facebook)
BYE SAM
Wow you are popular. I am going to follow you on Twitter and retweet.
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one entry for me. Thanks much and keep up the good work!
Love your reviews so thanks much!
Count me in for 2 please. Looking for to your summer adventures!
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You should write a VBScript that just randomly pick the winner this time instead of cutting out the names and hand drawing the winner. But I guess might take away your fun! BTW, don’t count me in for a 3rd time for this 2nd comment.
This would help me train for the Chicago Marathon on 10/10/10. I have done comment, facebook, and blogged it. KAG
You have to love bloggy giveaways. You cited three entries, and I did you one better. Comment, check. Following on Twitter and retweet, check. Post on Facebook, check. I also added you to my Tri Blog Community page and did a little post directing people this way. If everyone who reads my page stops by, you’ll have one or two extra reads, this month. Congrats on the 100K mark.
Thanks for another great giveaway :)
Retweeted as well
Hello, thanks for the contest. You rock!
Saying howdy!
And my blog is at link to justinandrewfincher.com
Not fully sport related, but I have posts for at least every race that I run.
I’m really enjoying this blog. I’m new to triathlons so I’ve enjoyed learning from your experiences.
Tweeted at @michaelshields3
Yay!! One entry please.
thx for all the reviews and commentary – keeps me coming back…
:: finger’s crossed for watch ::
Love to score a garmin and love your blog!
~Beggy2
That is awesome!!! I have wanted one of those watches for a while. I posted to Twitter and my friends on Facebook…
Hey, Rainmaker,
Sharon from Houston here. Just one entry for me. Thanks :)
I always look forward to reading your blog whether it be your great reviews or in-depth race reports. Keep up the good work!!
yay!
Great stuff as always!! 2 entries for me. Here and Twitter.
Great site – love the info and have used the 305 help … keep it comming
Best freebies EVER. Sign me up twice. Facebook and comment.
Thanks Ray!
Im gonna win this time – I can feel it, and my Garmin just beeped.
Super giveaway! The new Garmin is sleek :)
Very generous. Great blog!
Great blog. I would like to add my name to the hat for the Forerunner 110 giveaway. Thanks.
Hey Rainmaker, nice give away! there is a bunch of us following your blog here in Colombia (South America)your tips have been of great help and your blog is a true inspiration.
Cheers! Carlos Arenas from Bogota, Colombia.
Great Blog
hi there- love your blog! single entry
NM
Nice blog Ray !
The best blog ever! Super impressed. Great freebie. Would love to have a garmin forerunner for IM Wisconsin!
i want the watch! im gonna comment, tweet and fb share this post…so thats 3 entries for me! Great blog- keep up the good work.
~AJ
Cool blog you have sir. Now hook me up! Waiting on my knee to heal up after surgery and I would love a new toy when I can finally run again.
i am a new follower found your blog through Kovas. :)
i follow you on twitter and retweeted @erica_h
My cousin, Kendall, posted this on his FB, or twitter I couldn’t tell which. I don’t really get twitter, although I think I have an account. Anyway this is a cool thing…I’ll check back from time to time.
BTW I posted here and I shared on Facebook…Thanks again.
Great blog! Keep up the good work!
So I don’t know how to tell you who I am. I shared on FB and posted a comment here.
Hi
I found this great blog through someone retweeting and will retweet myself (@sjb92). Thanks.
Simon in London
Another awesome giveaway. Put me down for 2 entries. Comment here and retweet.
one entry for me.
Thanks!
Thanks for the interesting posts. Keep running and swimming and biking.
I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for the info. I also shared this info on facebook.
Ray, You Da Man!
Three entries
mark.rios@alumni.ls.berkeley.edu
blog link to clubrios.blogspot.com
facebook link to facebook.com
Wow what a great giveaway! And I’m glad I found my way to your blog in the process. :)
3 entries for me:
1) comment
2) tweeted the giveaway (@jerilee40)
3) and linking the giveaway to my blog jerbear8.blogspot.com
Thanks again for doing such an AMAZING giveaway. :)
Love the Blog!! Thanks for writing it
I’m just getting into Running and Swimming after 1 year of cycling. I want to do the Malibu Nautica Challenge in coming up in 71 days and definitely would like to check this watch out!
I bought the Garmin 500 + HR Prem + Cadence Sensor via your amazon links after reading your awesome review! I should have maybe bought the 310xt instead, but I’m loving it!
I tweeted, facebook’d and here is my comment. You’re also up on my blog / http://www.elijahnicolas.com ! (x3 entries)
Great Blog. Sign me up for the giveaway.
Ooooo sweet blog and giveaway! Been looking at getting a 110!
Great site!
Add me to the list please!!
Here is my blog link
link to barefoot-angieb.blogspot.com
I added a link to my blogs sidebar.
I am a twitter follower and I retweeted your tweet!
So all three entries for me please :)
3 entries! BarefootLorena (wordpress)
Keep those great posts comin, luv it.
did my first ever run on (up!)Hamilton Island – everyone so supportive. Came last but felt like a queen! Angie
re comp justcommented& ‘facebooked’thanks
anjeee@hotmail.com