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.
Here and on Twitter for 2. Would go perfectly with the metrigear pedals they are definately going to release any moment now, which will work with perfect accuracy and support ANT+. Right? :p
Cheers!
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Stick me down for a “threefer” :D
1. Comment – tick
2. Twitter Retweet – tick
3. Blog note – tick
My eldest son would love to have his own 310.
http://www.madeupname.co.uk
Nice! I’ve just received the Garmin Forerunner 305 for my birthday last Friday. But I’ll happily take an upgrade. I’m sure I can find another very worthy recipient for my 1 week old Garmin. Now to tweet your blog post and put it on FB. Thanks!
this will be the most awesome giveaway!!! well, first time reading your blog.
Here and facebook. Love the contests. Just need to win one now.
Great!Keep up the good work.
Sign up for one entry.
Awesome! What a fantastic offer! Good on you – good karma must be heading your way.
Awesome! What a fantastic offer! Good on you – good karma must be heading your way.
Woah, now up 610 comments! Amazing!
Blog – link to momentum.subtlehints.net
Retweeted as moment_uhms – link to twitter.com
310XT? amazing!
Blogged, tweeted, facebooked and commented :)
Entry number 2! Great blog.
I’m good for one entry. Thanks, Ray.
Thank you for having it open to people that live outside the US and Canada!
Here is hoping!
Would love to get one, put me down for 3
Count me in for 2. Love the blog.
I like this contest. And I’d like the Garmin, too.
brilliant and thanks a lot for such a great giveaway, count me in for 3
re tweeted @janemanthorpe
announced on facebook:Jane Manthorpe now I would love a Garmin Forerunner 305XT, since it would be so much easier to use that my current Polar HR Monitor, so I am entering a contest to win one and so you can you, its free just go to this link
link to ow.ly
ow.ly
comment: Done
and thanks for a lovely review on the 305XT, since new to Garmin, it really gave me a good insight into the product, thats whey I want one :)
thanks
Just read your awesome review of the Garmin and was about to go buy one. But maybe I’ll get lucky :) Great blog, so glad I found it
Great reviews. Love your blog.
One more entry
nice giveway!
Commented, plus posted to Facebook, and retweeted, so 3 entries I believe.
Count me in. I would love a Garmin 310XT.
Great Competition.. :-) Fantastic blog.
Marco
Here’s yer comment – hope I win :)
Love reading your blog, your reviews are awesome!!
Great Giveaway since I have been wanting one of these for a while!
In for one entry, maybe I can win since my birthday is coming up in 2 days.
Found you from a Facebook link. Very generous of you to do this. Thanks in anticipation,
Davie
I’ll share on FB too,
D
Done for three – Twitter, Facebook, and this comment
@scottbradbury
I posted here and linked to my facebook too…
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Thanks for the generous giveaway. I hope I win!
Zach
Linked to my blog.
What an awesome giveaway!
This would be a fantastic addition to my training. I’m a tech geek. Here’s my comment, also tweeting and facebook. That’s three, Thanks.
Hi great blog. I like the list of 50 great blogs to read. I’ll try to look at as many as possible.
I’m leaving a comment and am now following you on twitter. I retweeted your message so I qualify for two entries.
Found your blog via Google Blog.
Put me down for three please: here, twitter and facebook. Thanks!
Sounds like a device I’d love to have!
Ray – you are a ROCKSTAR!!
Sign me up for three entries:
Twitter/@albertpwu
Facebook/albertpwu
Comment/Done!!
I’ll take one, please! :)
Sweet!
Cool giveaway!
I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for all of the help for those of us trying to live in a technology world. I’m putting you on FB and my blog. Does that count for 3?
Aweome! I’m in!
In for 3 entries, thanks again Ray
I wish I get picked. Wanted to get that Garmin for the longest time.
Ooooo, I’ve been wanting one of these watches!! Great giveaways, Thanks!!!
Put me down for 2 (comment and retweet @Trikula
Love the blog, want the Garmin!
Hi. Count me in. Looks like a good blog. I’ll subscribe. my work email: barbara.goddard@bbdoatl.com
Count me in for one. Great blog, and love the detailed reviews!
fantastic, another giveaway already – a good read and good prizes – you spoil us!
This Garmin giveaway is incredible. Useful tool for the casual or avid trainer!
post
@solution99 retweet
a comment for a garmin.
thanks!
The Garmin products are truly the best!
Two entries, El Dorado Hills Triathlon Blog
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and my comment. Thanks Ray.
I was just shopping for one at Run n fun. sign me up!
Thanks.
Great blog!
Count me for three- comment plus blog plus Facebook.
I just bought one and your in-depth review was what tipped me into it. Love to have another for my husband who is eying mine greedily!
This is an awesome giveaway! I’m in for 3! Comment + Retweet @leereforma + Blog post
link to leereforma.blogspot.com
Thanks Ray!
Great review of the Timex watch… think I’ll stick to my 310 and try and score a free one for my son who’d love his own!
1. Post here, check
2. Re-Tweet on Twitter, check
3. Posted in blog, check
http://www.madeupname.co.uk
(posted this earlier, but it doesn’t seem to have appeared! – thank you Google)
OH OH pick me!
Love the blog. Thanks for the giveaway. Count me in for 1.
Have linked it on facebook as well. Awesome blog! Thanks
Count me in for 1
Count me in. IamIkari@gmail.com
Appreciate your reviews…and the giveaway!
keep up the good work.
YAY!
1 for me. Thanks!
Love the in-depth reviews. I bought a 305 based on it, and would love a 310XT! GPS has worked great on swims in the cap too. Thanks for that tip!
lost my 305 – I would love the new 310xt!
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Re-posted on Facebook too, for two!
Sue – Morgantown, WV – one entry please! and keep blogging :-)
One comment. Great blog.
Great blog – check it every day – Count me in
Count me in for two!! comment and facebook :) I’ve been checking out the Garmin lately…. feeling lucky :)
Going for three! Posted on FB, comment and posting to my website http://www.multisportmomsnetwork.com. Great reviews!!!!
Tough times don’t last but tough people do.
Posted on facebook for two entries. Thanks for the blog.
link to facebook.com
WOOT I love a good fitness contest
My 3rd entry to participate your giveaways
1st – My comment at your blog
2nd – posted on my twitter acct link to twitter.com
Tough times don’t last but tough people do
Love your blog! Have been reading your reviews trying to decide which model to purchase. Maybe I’ll wait a few days =)… Count me in for one.
Thank Ray!
Count me in for one. Fingers crossed!
1 entry for me, thanks!
That would be pretty spiffy. Thanks!
I found your 310xt review extremely useful–thanks. Put me down for 2 (comment and facebook).
I found your 310xt review extremely useful–thanks. Put me down for 2 (comment and facebook).
Count me in for 3 entries please! Comment, linking on my blog, and will retweet the giveaway!
I found your 310xt review extremely useful–thanks. Put me down for 2: comment and facebook. (sorry if this is a repeat comment, my computer is acting up on me)
Count me in! IamIkari@gmail.com
Count me in for one!
commenting here, linkin on facebook…2 for me please! You’re awesome dude!!!
I really enjoyed your review, very in-depth. Keep it up mate.
I’ve been coveting this watch for months! Awesome give-away!
okay, so I am commenting. I dont have facebook or twitter, so bah. However, I do have a need for a 310xt. :-)
Hi Ray…
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Love the blog. Read it everyday. Keep up the good work.
Dan
Great! Count me in!