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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.
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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!
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.
Winning this watch will be a piece of (cup)cake!!!
Count me in…
Cool watch! I hope the cupcake is included in the prize :)
Would love to try a Timex!
mmmmmmmm gps running watch.. (in best Homer voice)
yes please mr timex
Yes please!
Like the previous ones is this very interesting
ooh yeah!
Does this thing make the cupcakes to?
Pick me
This one please
Get Lucky!
Pick me
Woohoo another round of lucky draw, finger crossed. :)
Yes please.
If the cupcakes were included, I would use the watch more!
Amazing watch! “crossed fingers”
Keeping on trying, eh. :)
I’m here!
Just bought a Garmin 210…. I suppose I could do with a spare watch!
Thanks as always for the giveaways, I hope the cupcake is included!
Cupcake and health device … irony
I’d love the watch and the cupcake!
Thanks
I would love to have this!
Would be nice to win :)
Yes Please.
I want it!
me, me, me!
Haben wollen
I want this watch. Lucky for me.
Another great prize
whoahhh.. i love the cup cake… but the watch would be lovely
Want the cupcakes tooooo!
I suppose the cupcake’s not included…
You can stay with the cupcake, just give me the watch!
Nutrition alert is what I need!
I’d like some
ACE!!!
Good luck.
Cool watch!
I use one of these…
Can I win the watch please? It looks delicious…
Cake walk :) , nice watch
Very Nice! We miss you in the states!
This guy needs one!
Awesome, hopefully pop over the channel to the cupcakery soon!
My dad is so fat! :C
Yes please
I win?
I’dd love to win this one
In for this giveaway as well… nice one!
i want one, yay for giveaways!
Watch & cupcake – win!
I would love a glass of chocolate milk and a cupcake right now!
This is the one. I can feel it !!
Banzai!
Oh the farmer and the cowman should be friends… (Hey, no one said the comments had to be interesting or relevant.)
Yep, i need a drink alert for my saturday night beer drinking…
;-)
Yes please, thank you! :)
If my brother doesn’t get it, please let me have it! :)
Fingers crossed!
cool watch, Im hoping to win this time:)
I’m in :)
Yes please! :)
In it to win it.
Nice!
Insame what you are doing here ;)
Nice Cupcake !
*Fingers Crossed*
In
Wahoo
I never win :(
Can I have the cake as well pls?
Oh yes please
Me like
Hey Ray-just logging another one… :)
Only mice understands the true benefits from beeing smaller than dogs
Chocolate milk is great after a run.
Thanks
Have only just recently found your site and am enjoying it immensely. Cheers
Gotta beat my iPhone
Iroman,, the brand is a warranty!!! very interesting!
Great stuff!
Looks interesting.
Yep..I’m in for that!
I’d go the Timex too!
Do I get the cupcake too?Do I get the cupca
kangasniemi/finland checking in.
keep the watch, I’d like the cupcake.
love the timex!!!!!!!!! yes!!!!!!!!!!!!
round 3
Yes Please, if not the watch just a cupcake :)
pickme, pickme!
My legs are itching!!
Yes please!!! :)
I’m still using a polar 610…time to upgrade
Nice !!
Count me in!