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.
Recently found your blog and am really enjoying it! Great info!
I’m good for 3 entries – linked on my blog and retweeted
Love your blog. Thought of it when I was up at IM Wisconsin last year, and saw a business sign that said “Rainmaker Management” right on State Street in downtown Madison. Posted to my facebook page, so 2 entries for me, please! :-)
DC put me down for 3 entries. Keep up the outstanding work
I never win anything, but here goes nothing.
It’s worth a shot. Sign me up for 1 entry.
Nice giveaway…count me in.
–Alex Ryan
Great blog
Duane
Hi
Great to see another competition. Keep up the good work.
Andrew
Just tweeted about your giveaway @CCJade23 (2)
Great site and nice giveaway (1)
Great blog! I’m looking forward to reading your in depth review of the FR 110.
Love your blog. Thanks for taking the time to post the best product reviews on the web. Love the giveaway idea – a great blog getting even better!
Here is one and a re-tweet makes two
Follow your blog and I’m down with free stuff.
Put me down for two entries (one here and one on facebook) – thanks!
Please put me down for two entries – one here and one on facebook. Thanks!
oops…my email is andrea.merber@gmail.com
Count me for 3 with the comment, facebook and blog, link to howarda20837.wordpress.com
Ray, keep up the good work. See you in NYC in 2 wks for the NYC Tri! I’m in for 2 with a retweet on Twitter.
Thanks for yet another great reason to visit your blog the first thing I do every morning.
oh me me! I was going to buy one of these anyway.
For two entries, here’s my blog.
alissadoespp90x.blogspot.com
you are awesome…
my blog: link to chiumanblog.blogspot.com
Wow, another giveaway! Thanks!
I’m in for 2 (comment and twitter)
vicusD
Thanks for all your help Ray! Sign me up for 3…I’ll be linking on my blog and re-tweeting very shortly. –Stephan
How fun. Love your blog. Added it on FB for a 2nd entry try.
michellerparish
Good for 2 entries!
Awesome blog!
Faithful reader stories and reviews are great. Two votes post and Facebook
Wowzer, there sure are a lot of people on here that think they’re going to win MY new Garmin. Twitter frightens and confuses me, but I DID put a link to you in my blog – http://captaintanlines.blogspot.com – and Shared you on Facebook. So, put me down for 2 entries. Thanks buddy!
I’ve twitted FB’d and now posted!Ride on dude!
x2 entries (re-tweeted too).
Keep up the great work Ray
Comment!
i’m in. 2 for me: here, and twitter (bpower917)
Consistently entertaining and informative blog – and oh yes I’d luv the free Garmin ;-) Seriously a great blog – Thx!
Consistently entertaining and informative blog – and oh yes I’d luv the free Garmin ;-) Seriously a great blog – Thx!
Put me in for three…’cause I’d love to win one of these!! :) You’re on my facebook and blog account!! Keep up the great reviews!
Now that your review of the Timex global trainer made me decide not to get it, this would be perfect!! Great blog too…
2 entries please…1 here and 1 FB..
Thanks
have fun sorting through all of these names – keep up the excellent work on the blog!
Mmmm, free stuff…
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One entry. Thanks
Your product reviews rock! I have been totally wanting the women’s version of this Garmin. Pick me! Pick me!
I made the full triple entry: 3 entries. After making a wrong turn in Terrible Two, I think it’s time to give the GPS thing a try.
Thanks for some great posts and reviews..
Thanks for some great stuff. i like your blog but i wonder how in the world do you keep in shape with all those cupcakes.
Hook me up with one entry. Thanks! Erin in ND.
found this on Facebook, thanks Keith. Hope I win!
Great blog… pick me!
Hello! Just found this site when researching garmin gps watches to help with my training. It helped out immensely and I am now a proud owner of the 310xt! Pretty excited about that =)
Anyways, keep up the great job here! I facebooked you and tweeted as well just to spread the word!
Found this blog a while ago when looking into reviews of the Garmin 500 Edge. I’m not a Tri person, but I find this interesting none the less.
Can I have it please?
cool contest, new garmin is a nice prize for sure
Great info, enjoy reading your stories – and 2 entries for me (comment, blog) :-)
Fingers crossed…
Awesome!
Enjoy your blog – I also shared on my Facebook page.
Great Blog, I read it Daily. My name is Brian, from Orange County…put me down for one entry.
3 entries here (blog, tweet and comment) – crossing fingers and toes! Keep up the good work Ray!
Tweeted and posted! So two for me please :o)
Great work on the blog.
Love it that someone outside of the US can apply (I live in the Netherlands)
I have retweeted the message on twitter so two entries for this dutch girl!
Thanks for this.
Shared on Facebook as well for a second entry!
Great blog and what a great giveaway!
Thanks for the awesome giveawy. I hope I win :)
Wish me luck!
You ROCK Ray!
twitter @albertpwu
2 entires, (twitter)
I am in!
Another great giveaway. Thanks man. Hope to get it this time.
Got 3 in:
1. This comment
2. Twitter (@urini)
3. My blog (link to sapiencoder.com)
Good luck to me :-)
Three more!
eduardoramalho.com
and
facebook
Love your blog (and would love a free Garmin!)
Love your blog! I’m not so tech-savy and would have returned my, now beloved, 310xt without your help! 2 entries, RT by “sarahalow”.
Too cool, I want one…keep on blogging,,,
I really enjoy your reviews. Thanks!
Hey DC where do you get the energy for that schedule. I know its tech stuff you review mostly but how about doing a log of your food intake I just started my blog and find it hard to keep up the energy for training…any ideas? Got you up on my blog so living in hope for the time piece..
Just found your blog the other day when I was looking for consumer reviews on the Forerunners! LOVED your practical, detailed reviews.
Posted and linked out to you on my blog: http://kendraelizabeth.blogspot.com
Follow you and re-tweeted on Twitter: Kenj13
Keep up the great work!
-Kendra
I am going for all three entries…booyah!!!
Love the blog! Keep on writing!
Put me down for 2 entries – here plus twitter. Thanks.
Twitter, Facebook and now this awesome comment =D.
Niiiiice!!!
Cool blog, great initiative!
I’m hooked on your blog – great in-depth insight.
I’m coming back from a knee injury (super lame!) and could use a new watch. One entry. Thanks :)
Comment and blog link completed (rjmaguire.blogspot.com)
Great blog!
Another awesome contest, thanks!
Great blog. I check the RSS feed everyday.
Love your blog Ray. 2 entries please (Facebook, Post). :-)
I used to be the Garmin running watch guru for my local running club, but since finding your blog, I bow before your mad gadget geek skills.
Just starting to do tri’s, so really appreciate your detailed advice and creative ways of using Garmins.
Adding you on Facebook, and I gave you a shout out on my Daily Mile site a couple of days ago. So, hope that counts for 3 entries. Could use another Garmin to critique.
Yea Garmin!
Great blog… great Giveaway! Hope I win!
Send me that Garmin!!!
I love giveaways!
love your blog – 2 entries for me (twitter)
Put me down for two! Here and FB.
Looking forward to the resulst of the draw. Count me in for the full monty: Link on my blog/Retweet and comment. Keep up the good work.
Here’s my comment for my only chance.
I would love to have this watch!
~Jason
such an interesting blog to read, i have no problem sharing it on facebook for two entries.
Keep up the good work.
Roadking
have no problem commenting, and facebooking for two entries – such a great blog, keep it going.
Roadking
Howdy DC, my wife found your blog over a year ago and we are both avid readers especially the helpful hints on setting up GPS’s and techno reviews. Good on you for passing off some freebies.
Cheers J
Just started reading your blog recently and it’s great! I also RT your tweet. My twitter is @kpricester