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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!
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
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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.
Count me in…
I’m in.
Count me in
Want it so badly!!!
Got an ambit 2s. Hope this goes to someone who really wants it.
Me gusta el fenix
Thanks
I need this!
thx for the giveaway!
from Thailand , I want it !
Nice watch!
What a sweet give away!
Why not
it is mine!
Would be a good addition to my Edge 810… Maybe I would start running with that
I want one! I want one! :D
Niiiice!!
Yes please
I’m in!
Would love this one for the Rat Race events!
The Fenix2 would be awesome. Thanks Ray!
Would be a good replacement for my 910XT which has been telling me for a while now that I live, bike, run and swim at an altitude of 20,000 feet!
Would love this lovely device! Cheers all!
Nice!!
I hope I win!
Nice watch!!
One more try
Today don’t you (Ray Maker) feel like Santa Clause? You are making all of us very very happy! Thanks!
Would be a great watch to add to the collection!
Thanks for doing this. Much appreciated!
I like Garmin.
Please!!!
for my next ultra!
Bugger
I need this!
Been waiting for this. Thanks!
Great!
Yes please!
Why isn’t everyone asleep
My GF would love this watch!
Very nice!
Me me me me. My wife needs one soo i can have mine alone :-D
I would be over the moon with Fenix 2. :)
Yes i want to win the watch
Thanks again Ray
Want
I want!
Right on time at work 8:00am. Right on time to play 2:00am East coast :)
Me likey…
Would replace multiple devices, which I will donate to my less active friends :)
Very cool!
I’ve got no chance, but thanks anyway
High hopes!
Trigger
my fenix (1) can really welcome a new brother
Yes please!
Would love this watch! Has everything I need (and more)!!
Ideal for the bracing melbourne winter!
Yes please
My precious !
And thank for this funny giveaway
Would love to win this!
Would love one of these!
Another thanks to Clever Training & Ray
Me!
I’m in!
That’s a nice one :-)
Cant swim but its time to learn or is it for flying
It is still cold but almost home time. A quick 45min run and then a hot shower, slippers and dinner.
Fingers crossed
Garmin Fenix2 :)
Goaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
Ohh shiny.
My dog wants a watch!
Thanks!
Count me in!
I a lost without it!
Too late?
It’s an awesome watch, had the oppurtunity to see it in action a couple times
*fingers crossed*
I never win anything, here goes nothing
Cool watch for running. It’s a nice watch with many many functions, I’d like it
Comment!
Another thanks to Clever Training & Ray
c’mon Fenix!
Cool, count me in:-)
Yippeah
Yes please! Thanks
yes! i really Need that one!
Don’t forget your Belgian fans !!
Just read the review on this, I really liked it!
Count me in! Nice watch!
Giveaway number two, and entry number two!
Cheers Ray!
Fenix2 is amazing!
I would love to win.
I’m in again!
Thanks DCR and Clever Training!
Nice
8-)
Hope I win, thanks Ray!
I SOOOO want this! well, actually prefer the tactix but this is a very close second!
Let’s get all the gadgets!
It has my name on it