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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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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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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.
Great reviews and awesome giveaways!! Thank you!!
hope to pick me
Great
I would pass this watch through to a friend who likes the V800 very much.
Nice watch, thanks for blogging!
My turn!
I like cupcakes.
Yes please
Cool!
I’m in for the win.
I need it ;-)
oh yes, i wouldn’t mind one of these.
I’d love one
want!!!! ;)
This would be a great thing to own.
Bon chance a moi
Would be nice
Hoping
Yes please!
1 for me please!
Nice watch
Yes Please
!! Ok, forget about the Fenix and Ambit, this is the one! :)
GL everyone, and thank you Ray for this awesome extravaganza!
Would be nice
I’m feeling lucky….!
Count me in.
Love this watch , it looks great
me me me, please
Yes please!
Would be an awesome training aid to own!
Wow, lots of very nice devices; All better than what I have ;)
Nice one :):).
Done!
Buenisimo
bring on the work…I mean fun!
Hello
good!
Me!
I love Polar and DC Rainmaker.
with luck…
Thanks for the reviews!
Is it lust or is it love? I want one either way
Always gateway error… lol
Nice!
Yes yes! :) let do this :)
Polar of Finland! Poler of Portland!
Would be awesome!
Thanks a lot Ray!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Pick me!! thanks!
OMG! This Extravaganza is really increadible! :)
Comment almost didn’t go through… Try again!
This would be super for my triatlhlon plan!
Pretty please
Keep the great reviews coming!
Go, go, go!
Ooh! Pick me, pick me! ;)
Yes! Winnig this Baby would be genius. One of two watches, that handles 24h-Events.
Count me in!
me like
Polar please
I will be the winner!
Hope for a win☺
Yupi !!!
please please please let me have it..
Thank for the giveaway Ray
Yes please!
here we go.
roll the dices!
come on man
Need this one
Yes please
Me Please :)
The polar would be also fine ;-)
This is something I would like to win!
It seems to be great…
I would give up my Garmin devices for this watch (ok after everything is added with firmware updates)
Me!!!!!
$500!! No thanks haha :) prefer to have it for free :)
Can I get one?? ;)
that would be nice :)
I love dc rainmaker and clever training!
Nice watch
Cool, I’d love to have one :-)
Could i be wrenched away from my garmin fixation?
Wish me luck!
Me?
Nice
Yes, need this! Why not? :D
Thx Ray!
Yes yes yes yes yes. I want!
I’m in!
My entry. Cheers!
I’m a fitness enthusiast and would love to win the Polar V800
I’m in.
That is really the greatest think, thanks!
Make it happen.
Pick me
another item I desperately want!
keep up the good work