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.
Count me in for 3 please! I posted on FB, blog and here is my comment. Thanks!!
2x for me, Facebook and post. I’ve been lusting for one of these.
My tea’s gone cold, I’m wondering why I,
Got out of bed at all,
The morning rain clouds up my window,
And I can’t see at all,
And even if I could it’d all be grey,
But your picture on my wall,
It reminds me that it’s not so bad,
It’s not so bad.
I drank too much last night, got bills to pay,
My head just feels in pain
I missed the bus and there’ll be hell today,
I’m late for work again,
And even if I’m there, they’ll all imply,
That I might not last the day,
And then you call me and it’s not so bad,
It’s not so bad.
And I want to thank you,
For giving me the best day of my life,
And oh, just to be with you,
Is having the best day of my life.
Pushed the door, I’m home at last,
And I’m soaking through and through,
Then you handed me a towel,
And all I see is you,
And even if my house falls down now,
I wouldn’t have a clue,
Because you’re near me.
And I want to thank you,
For giving me the best day of my life,
And oh, just to be with you,
Is having the best day of my life.
And I want to thank you,
For giving me the best day of my life,
And oh, just to be with you,
Is having the best day of my life.
Yes PLEASE!!!
Count me in. Hope everyone is doing well.
Count me in for 3
Just one entry… thanks!
Sweet. Pick me!!
Woot, keep it up! Love the in-depth reviews
Count me in for 3 please.
Wow! What a cool give away. I will post in on FB as well.
me! me! me!
Count me in Ray! I also retweeted @matwcb on twitter and on my blog, bigtriman.blogspot.com.
Thanks!
Count me in! Great Reviews!!
send it my way!
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Wow, nice Garmin! I use an older model of the Forerunner. I have put a link on my blog, and a reposted to my Facebook account. 3 entries.
Thanks!
How fun is this? Put me down for one.
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You do a great job with this blog! Thanks and Greetings from Germany.
supertobs
I want in too.
I would love the Garmin forerunner. My husband wants one for his running.
Juliette Weston
I am in Been in the market to get one!
I’m in for the giveaway !
btw, there’s a small country next to Jordan named Israel. Why not hop over and come run/tri with us ?
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2 entries my good sir
Hey, hey! Asked for one for Christmas, and it was a no-show. Maybe I can win one instead? Thanks!
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Following your blog with great interest since I’m a “new” runner thinking of taking the big step to buy a Garmin. Just not sure which model right now.
Thanx for a great blog.
Gee Whiz! I want me one!
I am in for three! I shared on my blog and FB.
link to smileforamile.wordpress.com
One of these days.
1x for me, Thank.
Count me in please!
Count me in
2 please!
It’s going on my blog as well. Thanks for doing this.
I’m in!!!
Count me for three!
Count me in X 3 (Comment, Tweet, Facebook). Great reviews, thanks!
Jonaliok
Great reviews Ray!
Came because of your contests, stayed because of your reviews.
Comment, Twitter and Facebook = 3?
Awesome contest! Fingers crossed!
Angela
I WANNA WIN! :]
i’m in, thanks
I’m in!!
3 entries: comment, FB, and Blog…
Put me down for 3, Facebook, Tweeted, & Comment. Thanks!
I’ve become a garmin convert from polar. Thanks for your blog. Would love this little unit! (the budget only allows the 305) count me in for 2 — comment + blog. How exciting! PS: you are my fav blog to follow ;-) honestly, it’s true!
how i wish i can win this as im running around the philippines this year. im in sir! and will RT
Send it my way!
Yup, I could really use that Garmin.
Hope to win.
Two entries for me, please: comment & Twitter. Thanks!
Ray,
Wow, amazing giveaway
Take care
YouYou
nice reviews! one entry for me.
Hi! Count me 2x! Here and blog!
Count me too!
In for 2, comment and twitter. thanks ray great site!
I’m in – one count only :-(
Thank you!
I’m in!
Looks good
Winning would help me decide bewteen the 310XT and the 410! I posted a comment, retweeted and shared on facebook, but I guess that only counts as two by your rules.
I’m in on this – time to upgrade my trusty 305.
I’m in on this – time to upgrade my trusty 305.
I’m in on this – time to upgrade my trusty 305.
Always a good place for insight & details… bonus is a give-away
Count me 2x, please!
Great promo!
Thx
my 405cx doesnt do the job. Need your 310.
twitter + comment + fingers crossed!
Here’s hoping!
Put a link on the blog.
link to barklesstrimore.blogspot.com
Posted the link on FB.
Please count me in.
Thanks!
Please put me down for 2 entries (twitter & comment). I’m dying to get my hands on one of these.
Hey there! i really want to win so i can take this watch looking GPS to North Korea and put the first geocache in that country. Cheers!
Looks good to me
Love the idee.
Thans for the five away.
Guido
Count me in for an entry, thanks!
Cheers DC. x2 entries please – for this comment and facebook. Do I get a third for having sponsored you for the polar bear plunge last week?
David Bird.
Count me in for 2… good start for the new year
i am in too. it’s on my facebook, too.
Count me in!
I want one!!
3 entries, please! Great giveaway!
2 please – comment & posted under “win this” on my blog’s side bar (mystorychapter2.blogspot.com)
Have fun in Jordan. Scott Hendrick
Have fun in Jordan.
Threepeat entry. comment, facebook, twitter
Thanks for your great coverage of the GPS fitness devices.
Many thanks for your fantastic blog! Count me in for 3; this comment, a re-tweet and facebook. Cheers!
I’m in
Garmins are way cool!!!!
put me down for 2, comment + facebook…
Count me in twice (comment + tweet).
Count me in for three this time.
:)
Grettings from Ireland. Count me in. Thanks. Love the blog.
One entry for me please!
Put me down for two, this plus facebook.