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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!
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.
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!
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 2024 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.
Helo :) It would be useful :)
Great idea!
I have mixed feelings on this giveaway… The case is certainly something I could get some use out of though!
Either way, keep the goodies coming :)
whoa, this is awesome!
Yippee! Err… I mean – Wahoo!
I’ll gladly accept one.
me too!!!
Thanks
Thanks in advance for the free stuff.
Another bite at the cherry. Thanks Ray, much appreciated.
I’ll take it, thanks.
Hello everyone
Count me in!
Great Blog!!!
:)
yes :)
I’m in
I always to try out the Wahoo Blue HR stuff, and I have an iPhone too so why not.
Random
That would be great!
This would be very handy :-)
Missed the 910 giveaway. Though my iphone still needs some extras :-)
Hi Ray hope you’re enjoying the beautiful weather!
Yes Please….
Me please
count me in for this. Thanks.
Hey, Hey, Yo, Yo
:)
Pick me! Pick me!
Pick me, pick me…
here’s hoping
I liked the review about the case. Would love to have one of my own.
Like it!!!
Sweet! Thank you!
Me = want!
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High five!
Stepan Bouda
Pick me! Thanks!
Me = want!
Hello Ray!
try again, thanks!
It’s 5:50am here… And I’m posting a comment :p
Excellent
AWESOME!
I always run/bike with my iPhone and this would be tremendous.
Thanks Ray!
:)
Here again :)
would be nice :D
:)
I’ll figure out what to do with this as well!
Weeerr
Me grazie
Very nice!
I’m in!
want
Im in!
Thanks for the effort
please me
Great stuff!
Very nice, thanks
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Pick me!
Yes please.
Man this is awesome!!! I wana win.
YES PLEASE!! How sweet is *THIS?* :)
Not them, ME ME ME!
Sweet
Yes Please!
This has been fun, thanks
this package is going to my neighbour so she can run with her iphone
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Yes please
Love the site
nice,
I’m in.
simillin cuz it’s almost quitin time on fiday ;-)
Thanks for doing this! You’re the best!
Sweet
Yes!
hi
It’s amazing, that you’re doing such a giveaway.
Me please!
Giveaway Extravaganza rules!
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Pick me.
This would be great for my wife who just started working out again.
great !
Count me in, I like it
It’s me again :)
I’ll take it!
this would definitely get me running
Pick me, pick me!
Thanks Ray !
Awesome
Johnny
Sorry I missed the last couple, but I’m in this one…
this is my comment.
Sign me up!
hope I win!
wow!
<-------- pick me
Thank you for these giveaways.