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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 2024 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!
Last one!
Hope this works
I like to swim!
It’ sa bit late… Goog night
Nice gadget to have..
In it to win it.
Woo!
Hopefully I win.
Thanks for your work Ray
I swam in high school and would have loved having this.
Thanks!
Amazing giveaway, time for bed now.
This package would be extremely useful.
Could use this
last chance
Everyone in he pool!
I could work on my weakest tri leg!
Last chance
This would be great. Thanks.
Yes I would like one of these too!
I am sure the giveaway rivals GNP indeed :D
Swim Stuff!
fiRst.
I like to swim….
Swim like a fish.
Indoor swimming, the only way to… Err… Swim?
Fingers cross for this one
Fun day – i’m in.
This would be my first “gear” for swimming. Would love it. Thanks Ray!
Another great item for me to use!
One more try:)
*crosses fingers and toes*
I hope I win
Nice stuff
I
I believe
I believe that
I believe that I will win
Me me me Por favor!
Nice package
Because my Speedo sucks!
In
I’m in.
I’m a Pisces! Of course I swim!
Yes, please.
Putting my sisters name on it!
She had a baby and is trying hard to get back in shape by swimming – she lives in Dallas,TX! Hot hot hot!
Thanks for all the Givaways!
Finally out of my meeting so I can enter this.
I want to go swim now.
Pick me, I look great in Orange!
glo glo glo… ‘mixed stroke’
I probably need this right now, the summer is here after all. Thanks a bunch Ray.
I love to swim!
thanks!
Cool watch.
This is mine for sure!
Swim stuff!!!
Woohoo for giveaways!
24 hour banking….I don’t have time for that.
Thanks for the opportunity
Swimming swimming in a swimming pool, when days are hot, when days are cold, in a swimming pool!
Last chance!
Can’t wait until next year, DCR, you rock!
swim breh
Iiiiiiiii, want to win free stuff all niiiiiight
And use it every day!
Swim Swim Swim!!!!
Oh no!
One of the benefits of having a baby that wakes at 3.30am is that I didn’t miss this! Please add me in!
Thanks Ray!
I could really use this to help with my swimming
I’m in.
I wish I owned an otter.
Yes please
That reminds me, I ought to go for a swim.
cool
I need lots of swim training
I have a hard time gettin’ mot’d to swim so this pkg would be just right! I may buy it anyway just to keep my but in the water!
Hooray
I could use this to track my swimming!
That looks great.
Hoping for the mp3 player…
woo
Good stuff Ray!
me me me. it’s all about me!!!
Did you hear about the kidnapping at the elementary school? Don’t worry, he woke up!
delx
Last try!
Count me in.
Swimming!
That’s just perfect. You’re great Ray :)
Cool swim stuff!
I want to win?
Thanks for another chance to win!!
this could help me get into tris.
Sleep, here i am!
Please Mr. Rainmaker
Spam musubi! Ftw
Pool, here I come!
Cool!
Awesome!
mp3 :)
I’ll take that
Yes please.