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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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Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
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.
Would be great to win!
Nice!
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it’s getting better…. i really want this one
….about to head to spin class.
Can’t wait…
Awesome! Thanks Ray!
So many comments in only 3 minutes o.O
Wahay!
Looking good, keep it coming….
Big Money
Me please….!
Bring it on!
Good stuff
In for round two.
Do want!
Would be fortunate to have this, can’t afford one as I’m still in school!
In!
Will I win this one? Gotta be in it or I won’t.
if i win i will send you ouzo gels you will run faster
WANT!
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Thanks for the chances!
Here I am!
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Missed the first on, a second chance now!
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In on this!
Sunny Sydney says “Hi!”
I wouldn’t mind!
Nice One
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I need a watch!
oh yeah!
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+1
So, let’s give it a try…
And the second one…
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Yeah!!!
want it
Yes, please.
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Can’t let the Aussies win
I really should be sleeping!
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Great site !
Hoping I win…
Really need to upgrade from my FR10 before Pikes Peak Marathon in Aug… this would be sweet!
Everybody loves a give away!!!
Would love it. Thanks
And the lucky number is…..
Nice start. What else comes?:)
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me please
Oh My ! This is awesome! :)
The Fenix would be a great excuse to get into trail running.
I want that.
it’s my birthday on saturday, it would be quite rude to give everyone presents but me #justsaying, this one especially would be quite nice
Even though I already own one, I’d definitely like another one :-)
Yes, why not a second one? This one might not lock up on long runs.
Great watch, would push my milage up!
Count me in
I’ll like to try this!
this year extravaganzas are really cool so far, I would have been super happy with both. Let the random thingy chose me randomly.
Wanna have ;)
i’ll try…
I want one please!
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Absolutely G-R-E-A-T
Winning!
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Been looking for one!
Nice! Want!
Yes
Awesome. Thanks Ray
My never won any give away – thit time??
Me! :)
Nice!
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