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I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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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.
Thanks for posting these giveaways.
Great information thank you
Would love to have this!
Tick tock.
Please and thank you
I will look after it ;)
Give me :)
Ray the giveaway boss :). nice watch for daily sports use! :)
I’m in
This is the one!
Sign me up for that cupcake! And the watch can come aswell :)
Another fine watch.
Nice one! Thanks!
Great blog. Thanks!
Thanks!!
Dude, you are out of control! Hahaha.
great product
Why not?
It’s race day!
Missed the last one. Glad I didn’t miss this one!
cupcake too please!
Wow.. No joke. Awesome items here. I wonder how many is left!
Yawn…
This would be perfect!
Wooo run training.
YEsss!
Wahoo!
Count me in
Would love to have this!
Holy cow Ray! I might have a better chance at winning the lottery. Lol. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Count me in!
I love reading your reviews and envy your devotion !
Great!!
Ohh..There better not be any rules about same person winning twice, I want this one too! :-)
Nice Watch!
I overslept! I can’t believe I just lost the Polar!
would love that watch
Please choose me!! nice watch.
The cupcake seems like a pretty good reward for a tough workout!
Timex!
This is my next. It would be nice if I didn’t have to buy it.
Sign me!!
One more to go!
i qualify because I’ve read every one of your reviews ;)
Random 1 of about 1300 chance….. And counting…
I love watches. I heart cupcakes.
In woot
KoZa beee:)
This one is mine !!!
and the winner is, … me :D
Thanks for the amazing give away.
Cool!
I WANT ONE :D
All the way from Singapore… joining the craze.
hope this is mine
Idea: cupcake giveaway?
I’d sure love one of those!
Yes please :-)
awesome
I’ll give it a shot.
wow, this is such a cool idea. Sign me up!
Good luck to us all!
Yes, sir!
910xt could have a holiday if I win this.
I hope you give away the watches, not the cupcake. Thanks anyway!
count me in… :-)
mmm cupcakes
Thx Ray, I can see it on my wrist already. A fine addition I might add.
Would love the cupcake as well!
In for one
DCR u rock!
wow!! over 1300 comments!
In for one!
DCR = my favorite site on the interwebs.
I’d like it.
I would like the watch and the cupcake :)
Cool watch!
oh yeah!
Let it be me this time!
third time lucky?:)
Me please!
Pick me! Pick me!
Thanks!
Pick Me
Yes, please!
The cupcake next to the running watch is a microcosm of my existence…Do I eat so I can run, or do I run so that I can EAT!?!?!
Doubt I’ll win, but you need to be in it to win it!
Awesome giveaway! Hope I can win it!
Man, it’s times like this where I wish you had fewer followers. ;)
Keep on rockin’!
Maybe it’s my lucky day!
DCR…most comprehensive reviews available
Does the watch come with the Cupcake!!
I like cupcakes !!! good luck !
Thanks for all your work and research, we all appreciate the work you do. Love to have a run trainer!
Pick me!!
Pick me!!
I love this watch, it would help me to train more effectively
That cupcake looks good.
Yes
I want it!
me me me