Heads up! Here’s your massive Black Friday sports tech deals list! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for just $619, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list of 100+ deals here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
It’d be rude not to try!
Please be a winner!
The one thing I need so BAD!!
Me!!!
For me!
cool staff
You are the best, thanks!
Will be a good training equipment!
Yes
I BELIEVE
Awesome!
I’m in!
THIS will make me go faster
Would love it!
Sweet
Count me in.
That is amazing!
Gold
woop woop. it s me again!
:-) would love to win this!
Wow, this thing would double the price of my bike.
done
Now this is what I’m talkin’ bout!
Mine mine mine!
Would be nice to have one!
I want this!
Yes!
OK
I’m in!
Please take me!
I really need one of these. Even though i probably cant put out more that 200w :(
Thanks, Ray!
MOAR POWER!!!
Yessasss
Going for it!
I pass on this one.I can just run :)
pineapple
I’m in. Thanks
He please. Ray, you’re the best.
Me! Me! Me!
I need, I need!
Would love a power meter, thanks Ray!
Would love a power meter but it’s tough to justify the cost when they cost almost as much as a new bike!
Merci beaucoup
What a great addition to my bike
and i will have on of these please
this would be perfect to take me to the next level!
Would look real nice on my bike!
wow oh wow oh wow
wow
Winning this one
I’m in!
Trying once again! :)
I want this too!!!
Perfect match for my new cross bike!!!
Hopefully this will pedal my bike for me!
Cool
In
More power
Sign me up!
Yes please Ray!
DC, I’m from Issaquah. I’m your PNW peep. We’ve got to stick together. I need a power meter! My coach said if Santa doesn’t bring me one, I’m screwed for next year’s IM training… Help a sister out. I am not afraid to beg.
Could be nice to own.
Need power
Yes please :D
Sure, I’ll take it. Thanks.
Chicken dinner
Yes, please
Awesome :)
I could use one
I’m in!
I’m in!
I feel the need for a power meter even though it will prove to me beyond a reasonable doubt that I am, indeed, NOT Superman!
Please!
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I’m in!
That’s heaven for a bike
Oh yeah!
Yes, please!
This would be great to win!
I need more POWER, rah rah rah!
Best item ever!!!!
Great giveaway.
This is Excelent!!!
Oh, racy
I’m in!
Excellent! Thanks Ray!
Yes
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Me!
Yes please!!!
Nice!
Thanks DC, cool stuf ;)
Want! *HUGS*
I need a power meter !
Im in
This would be perfect!
i’m in
My father’s birthday present!!
Would be cool to have