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Here’s how to save!
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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.
Wow!
DC Rainmaker is a cool website
I would love a new Rikin, for all of my bikin. I can’t use it hikin, but…..ok I’m not much of a wordsmith, but would love a new Rikin!
Another great giveaway
Awesome giveaway.
So many posts
biking #ftw!
This is a comment – hi, Ray!
wager away
Keep the reviews coming! Love the site and the giveaways.
Would love that on my tri bike
(Hopefully) I’ll have the power !
Yes please
gimme please
Amazing giveaways Ray! You are da man.
Serious training metrics
This is the one we have been waiting for !
here here here
My husband would be so jealous if I won!
Power to the people!
Nice giveaways today!
I would love this for my bike, I’ve wanted one for a long time.
Love the power meter!
Sigh. If only…..
I could switch from vector
So need one of these! Count me in.
I want it!
Need
*drools*
Hello
SRAM Quarq RIKEN sounds like something out of Star Trek…
Brain: “More power! The SRAM Quarq RIKEN says we need more power!”
Legs: (In a scottish accent) “We’re giving it all we’ve got, Captain!”
Yes, please
just need a bike…
Let’s try again.
Woah! Fingers crossed :)
Gotta have it!
And another nice price! :)
Feeling lucky!
I was just saying how much I want one of these…
Count me in!
Gimme, gimme, gimme
Yes pls
And the powermeter,
This has been on the buying list for a while!
Thanks
Me!!
I really need POWER!
This is awesome!
Incredible! Keep up the great work Ray!
I’ll take it
yes please!
Yes
Hay Ray that’s cool.
Me me me.
Give me now. Please!
More power, Scotty!
I’m giving you all she’s got, Captain!
Very Nice!
Great Giveaway!
“I’ve got the power” – Snap
Triathlete with a (no) budget here! Please help me! :) Thanks for holding the contest, crossing my fingers!
Power to the people, and my bike.
Wouldn’t mind one of those, ta!
yahtzi!
Memememememe. Promise I won’t bite you on the shoulder.
Want this one
Power to the people! (or preferably just me)
Power would be a nice addition to my bike
Would be excellent
Me please
I’m in!
Power meter yahh
I will win!
Power Meter!!!
Yes please!
yippeee!!
power me up!
train with power
Me too
PLLLLEEEAEAAASSSEEE!
I don’t have a race bike yet, but if I win this, cycling will join my sports profile
Yeah!
Power to the people!
POWERPOWERPOWER!
Power to the max
I NEED this! Yeah baby, pick me! :) Love your site, Ray!
I don’t even think I can use it with my forerunner 305 but I want it!!!!!!
Power hour!
Yea!
Looks great!
Yes, please.
Go big (ring) or go home
A must have for target-oriented training. I’ld love to win it!
Pick me!!!
Luck
Nice
wow
Please make me the winner!
I want, please! :)
I’m in!
I don’t like not winning
This would be a great addition to my CAAD 9!