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 am going to link on facebook as wel for two! Awesome contest. And thanks for the Timex Global trainer review.
Count me in for one. Great blog, and love the detailed reviews!
You have the most amazing giveaways… oh and your blog is pretty good too ; ) I’m linking you on my blog also for 2 big entries. Thanks!
Always good to hear what your up to. I learn something every day..
Put me down for 3.
Comment – Done
Re-tweet – Done @Privateer29
Facebook – Done link to facebook.com
Should get you there.
Wow! This couldn’t come at a better time. IM WI in 6 wks! Fingers and toes crossed!
Another great giveaway, count me in for 3, Twitter, blog and comment.
GREAT BLOG BROTHER!!!…I enjoy your reading your page!
I’m in for 3: twitter and facebook, blog, comment.
keep up the good work!
Have one already and I love it! Especially like the ANT+, had a forerunner 305 previously and needed to upgrade to get powertap data. Would love to get another for my wife. Enjoy reading your blog.
Cool! Thanks Ray- add me in!
Please put me on the list.
Regards from the Netherlands!
Great blog, now gimme a Garmin! :-)
Eoin
In for 1!
}B^)
Go Ray!
Love that your giveaways can be entered from anywhere (i’m from holland)
2 entries
Done a retweet at faiththechosen2
I got 2, would love to have this for
In for two. (Retweet + Comment)
Thanks!
Great timing I was thinking of getting the wife one! Keep up the great work Ray
Put me down for 2:
1. This comment
2. Re-tweeted (MickyC74)
Thank you!! I’m in for two, comment and facebook!
Ray, you’re a legend!
3 entries here. Blogged, tweeted, and commented.
Long time reader, first time posting, love the blog keep up the good work!
I have yet to find a more indepth blog with gear reviews than yours – it is amazing! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity, count me in for 3…Twitter, Facebook, and comment.
Awesome! Put me down for 3 – facebook, twitter and comment all done. Thanks!
Put me down for one. Probably going to get one either way, it would be great to not have to buy it. Thanks for the great blog.
Count me in for one….
I really need a 310xt to replace the 405 (which really sucks..)
I can do all 3. Great blog!
Great blog!! Pls count me in for one!
Great contest!
I’m in for 2 entries – I’ve retweeted the contest on Twitter (@russmcox) too.
Great blog. Thanks for all the great information and the great giveaways.
Put me in for 3 entries please
retweeted and added your giveaway to my upcoming weekend roundup post which goes up Sunday. :)
Hey Ray,
linked on FB as well for 2
Cheers
Tim
3 please
Facebooked it
Tweeter it
Commented here.
Fingers crossed
Just try :) (double with facebook) Mainly to tell you, you do a great job with this blog!
I wish I get picked. Wanted to get that Garmin for the longest time.
Sweet. 1 entry for me!
Nice, love these contests.
2 entries, retweeted as therealboto.
Nice :)
Thanks again Ray. Two entries for me (comment and FB). :-)
I’m in, cool giveaway!
Uno entry.
I’m in, on my Blog too… :-)
cheers
Clive
awesome blog!
Tweeted, facebooked, and commented, three entries, please! :-)
Really great blog. I enjoy reading it every day over and over :)
p.s.: 2 entries please (i retweeted it also :)
Really Nice, i’m on top, also on twitter :) Thanks Ray !!
Great blog! Your reviews helped me a lot the past year.
Greetings from Belgium
I haven’t commented before, but your decision to help out our active military folks who may not be able to use all three methods has prompted me to give you kudos! That’s terrific, good on you for supporting our troops.
In for 2, comment and retweet by webhaaz.
I’m in X 3
Love the giveaways, love the blog.
Thanks!
3
please check out my blog while
link to three-fifty-nine-fifty-nine.blogspot.com
wow put me down for 2 entries please – its on my blog here link to kungfoosausage.blogspot.com
cheers :)
Thanks for paying it forward with your reviews and giveaways. This is my go-to site to refer friends for gear reviews.
2 entries – this one and a facebook link.
Peace.
I’m in for two entries please – twitter and this comment!
Love the blog,
Sean
Like this giveaway :-)
DC
This is SHAILENDRA BHIDE from INDIA. More than 11000 kms away but still I watch and read ur blog everyday religiously. Its such a awesome site well articulated, researched and easy to read and understand what ur saying. KEEP IT UP. WISH TO MEET U ONE DAY
RETWEET-DONE @bubbu64
FACEBOOK-DONRhttp://www.facebook.com/bhide
LINK TO MY BLOG WHERE U ARE LINKED- link to equityplayers.blogspot.com
I have done all the 3 requirements to participate in the giveaway. I keep dreaming about the 310XT even in my sleep. lol. BTW I am a triathlete at age 47 training hard for the ironman next yr. This device will help me a great deal. My email is shailendra.bhide@gmail.com
Thanks for your generosity. Your rock. Best of luck in ur endeavours.
Shailendra Bhide
Just started reading your site two days ago, count me in for 1! Thanks
I’m in for one. Would be an excellent upgrade to my 305.
Great blog!
Woot!
Best watch and best blog!!
2 entries!
Thanks for the all the product reviews – truely awesome.
Count me for two,
Facebook and comment
Thanks
Greetings from the Croatian! Your blog is excellent.
Excellent blog, I’ve learned a lot and appreciate your approach. I’ve got my finger on the button to buy a 310xt, but perhaps I can be lucky here!
I Ray – please put me down for two – a comment and a retweet. Cheers,
Danny
Count me in Ray … great blog
whooptie :)
Hi. Great blog. count me in for one entry.
I need this desperately!!! 3 Entries here we go!
Two (Twitter) for me please Ray!
– Sam
One entry for me. Keep up the good work!
It’s Christmas in August?
One entry for this lottery!
Great job DC, have an happy summer,
S.//
Well Ray, I’m definitely in on this giveaway, as it’s the only way I’ve any chance of getting such a great piece of kit. Thanks for giving me the chance of winning a Garmin Forerunner 310XT.
I’m linking my blog up to yours and Facebook as well.
Cheers.
Been wanting a new dev. Count me for two
@chrisarisso
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Simply awesome giveaway!
great competition. i’ll mention on my blog tonight and just retweeted as well.
Count me in for two entries. Comment and retweet from @tbantham. Love the blog!
Count me in for 2:
Comment + FB.
Already follower on Twitter, that’s two for me. Thank you for your blog, Ray. And congrats starring in SharkDiver !
Count me in.
Fingers crossed :)
Awesome contest Ray!
I am in for all three
Comments
twitter (ewanhardie)
Blog comment (apartment5b.blogspot.com)
Thanks
Ewan
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Awesome! Put me down for 3 – facebook, twitter (@shawnskillman) and comment all done. Thanks!
OK put me in for one shot.
Not sure if you count me in for 2 or three – I commented (obviously) I also Facebooked and retweeted…no blog to link via, though.
Thanks for a great blog and nice giveaways :)
Please put my name down with 2 entries, FB and comment.
Cheers from Iceland…
Count me in, thanks! Just the one entry… Great blog, btw!!
I’m at least one entry, maybe even two, I’ll see if I remember the twitter one. I’d love to win a Garmin and your blog is great.
Thanks for the chance to win the new Garmin. Lynda B (also re-tweeted as @lbanzi)
Woohoo giveways! Single entry here! :)
Good work ;)
This is one of my favourite blogs for months.
Thanks for very professional reviews.
Put me down for 3, I commented, retweeted and blogged. Gadgets, love them!
Done, done and done.
Blogged and Facebooked it. Sweet giveaway! :)
Count me for 2! Retweeted and this comment. (Which is my first comment on your blog – I’m such a lurker! Great blog!!)
Count me in!
Thanks for your great reviews.
Great blog. One of my favorites. Going to tweet this as well.
Love the blog-keep it up and good luck with the rest of 2010!
tres por favor
this might be the greatest blog giveaway ever…just saying
*also a great way to replace a stolen 305
Entered here and re-tweeted as Steve314
Always look forward to your posts! Fun stuff.
Another awesome giveaway! Only one entry for me as I stay away from any form of social networking.
Count me in for 2 entries. Commented and re-tweeted. Thanks!
Comment, Twitter, Facebook, linked-up
Thanks Ray! Keep up the GREAT work!
Re-tweet – check! @tpgrole
facebook – check!
comment – check!
DCRainmaker for President! ;-)