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Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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.
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 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.
One can never have enought 910xt’s I’d love to have a second maybe even share it with my wife
Why not!
Can’t say no to a good GPS watch!
Great watch! Would love to win this!
This is a needed addition to my collection.
Oh! I NEED this!
Definitely would help my swim!
Sweet!
very very want one !!!!!!!!!
Nice!
This is super!!! Love your blog ( not only for the free giveaways)
Awesome watch!
Awesome, yes please!
Great Prize!!
Top bit of kit!
I’ve been reading up on the 310xt, 910xt and the Magellan Switch-Up. Your reviews are boss. I’d love to win!
Nice piece of gear!
Me Please
Yes please! Time to updgrade my 310XT
Awesome!! Thank you!!
Great giveaway and site!
1 comment out of 3400 but i might as well try
May the odds be in my favor. Thanks!
Stay in the hoop..
Oooh shiny.
This would be a great device to have for my mountain bike adventures!
Would love this :)
Santa Clause in June/July would be great! :-D
Love the site. Love the blog. Would love one of these.
Nice watch!
Love the blog
Lost mine 2 month ago( more than 10 excerices not updated;(
Yum!
it’s everyone’s dream to have this watch. A great watch to create from beginners to super athlete. Wish I could wear it to help me during my first 100km ultra attempt in Sabah this September. :)
You may be my new Santa!
The best triathlon watch ever. Please give it to me :-)
Looks good
Want
Hope this is the lucky one.
I love the stroke count feature and the custom options for pool lengths on this product.
woud love it …
910 xt, the best multisport watch available
Thank You!
It would be the best replacement of my FR305.
Nice
Would love one
Thanks for all you do!
PLEASE PICK ME!!!! ME NEED TRI WATCH!!
Time to upgrade from the 310xt. Choose me!
This would be great for my bf: he just started tri’s
This would look great on my wrist.
Count me in! I would love a new training tool.
perfect for next triathlon!
That would fit right here on my wrist!
Here’s my entry!
Thanks Ray for another fantastic giveaway extravaganza!
Going for the win here :~)
That woud really be awesome!
I’m in :)
One more try!
I’ve wanted one of these for a long time!
I say “yes” for one 910xt…
Cheers!
Thanks!
This is a great product, yet realesed way back in 2012 :-)
I need this. mainly b/c my teenage daughter just became a triathlete (Luray’s up next) and steals my garmin. help a lady out. We love all of your reviews. really. we’re jealous that you live in France.
Can I have one
Perfect my upcoming triathlon debut!
It’s hump day. Whoop Whoop!
This one rocks
so this is my comment. I like running and I’d like it even more with a trick watch on my wrist. thanks.
Go DC Go!!!
The perfect watch
I really want this one! :)
This is amazing. Thank you.
this would be nice
I’d love it to take training for 70.3’s up another notch! (And to let the wifey have her garmin back)
Awesome!!!!!!!
I wld be sooooo happy to win this!
Win win win :)
the best multisport watch on the market
Hi Ray.
Oh yeah!
Yes please! :)
Need!
Fantastic!
I’m taking the opportunity here to thank you for the always interesting info you put in the blog!
Yes Yes Yes
I want one!
thanks for the great prizes
Awesome give away
I’d love to win :)
The Garmin FR910XT is all kinds of awesome, and my wife is a numbers freak. Hope our number comes up!
like
Thank you!
I procrastinated and missed the sale on this a few weeks ago. Here’s hoping for a freebee ;)
I want it!!!
I’m in.
woohoo!
Please !Please !Please !Please !!
:-) thanks in advance !!!
I want one.
It would help to have this watch!
Awesome! Wish I’d get lucky :)