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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.
I want it
Enjoy the blog!
I’m in, thanks!
how nice, thx for your great job
Thanks for the opportunity.
Fingers crossed for round three !
WANT IT!
Timex time!
I would love this watch!
When do you let me know that I’ve won?
If the watch is gone I’d be happy enough to take the chocolate milk or the cupcake instead!
And now cupcake reviews too!
Timex looks great! Groeten!
Here’s hoping
Thank you for the reviews and creative way to get your fans involved! Love it!
youps!
thaaaanks!
Does the cupcake come with it?! :p
ME ME ME PICK ME
Good morning!
Timex!!
I need another watch. My Garmin 305 broke!
Please :D
is it for me?
Sounds great!
Always wish I had a drink reminder!
I really should be getting on with work / get out an do some exercise you know.
…
I want I want I want
Checking in from work – see everyone in the next round.
May the force be with me!
Thanks!
Yes please!
Want some !!!
watch me
Yes!
Thanks Ray
Love the Run Trainer…and cupcakes!
Winning this would be awesome!!! Also makes me want a cupcake reeeaaaal bad!
Ok maybe I will uncross my fingers this time
Is it bad that I want the cupcake a little bit more than the Timex? ;)
I will take a chance… a watch… why not..
Would accept this as well…
Lets try
Any chance of a Brazilizn fan wins???
I really love this watch!!
Woot!
I want it!
Throwing my hat into the ring!
Here
Cool, thx Ray :D
count me in!!!!!
Sweet! I am crossing my fingers and sending my comment.
Woot!
Cool!
I want in!
Gonna give it a try :-)
like!
me pls :)
Checking in!
With the untimely death of my global trainer this could be a great replacement!
Sweet giveaway!
Mmmm cupcakes
Time for a new watch.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, chocolate milk.
Pick me
Berties cupcakes and the Timex, good times ahead!!!!!
Hope i will win one!
Count me in!
here we go again ;-)
Yo, I’d take that :)
I already have one, but could happily use another for my 50 milers!
I’d settle for the cupcake, but the timex is OK as well.
Lets do this!
My Global Trainer appears to no longer be loved by Timex’s anymore…would love to win this as the upgrade to what I have….
Count me in!
Thanks!
You had me at “chocolate milk.”
This is such a great giveaway event! I would love this watch! This would take my running to another level!!!
Please let me win!!
Please say it comes with a cupcake……
And again… need a new watch since my Suunto T6 has past away. I would be happy with anything that actually works so I can continue logging my training.
/Johan, Sweden
Timex was my first digital watch when I was a kid. A lot of good memories with them :-)
I missed the 3AM post, but I’m back to comment on this one! Pity that I had to get some sleep last night…
Awesome watch.
Thanks!
War Eagle!
Thanks Ray!
Mmmmm. Cupcakes.
Can I have the cupcake too?!
I’m in!
Nice!
Timex and cupcakes!!
Want it!
Lady luck is not on my side!
My precious!
Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Now its starting to look interesting.
Starting the 2nd half of a 48 hour shift at the fire station.
Thanks for sponsoring these giveaways!