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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
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.
please pick me…..
that would be a huge win, as I’m just in the market for my first powermeter ever!
Yes please
Awesome.
I have the power! (well I’d like it anyway)
Power to the people!
I want one!
Power to the pedal!
Quark Quark!
Nice
Need one, please!
In
yes sir!
Hit me!
One Quarq to rule them all….
i love this power meter
Speechless, the is the best giveaway extravaganza ever!
Great training gadget!
Looks nice.
Power to the people (well me!)
Pick me!!
Power! Meter!!!
Power
I’m in! I need something to measure the incredible power I’m creating!
Quark me with your best shot
Where is the bike :-)
Please count me in!
Yes I am in for this!!
Good evening again ;)
Let’s go for that giveaway!
want it badddddd!!!!! Need it baddddddd!!
:)
This is awesome!
Power on
Wow, please let me win this bad boy
I want this. No I NEED this
This would be an awesome prize to win!! Thank you!!
I’m in. Atroden en argento, si gano algo te invito una pastafrola!. #AGMT!!
Right.
Qui, pour moisture!
need more power…
seriously NEED this one !
Lovely!
Euro! Training! Power! Meter!
Me me me
yes, please!
yes please
Always wanted to train with power…
I’d love one of these please
Wow. Amazing giveaway. Keep it up!
Wish me luck!!
Oh, just in time.
This is the one!
I need power
if nobody else wants it.. il be glad to have it
Would I feel guilty winning this when I don’t have a bike yet? No. I’m all aboard the triathlon train.
I want one of those so bad
Sweet, I want it.
Its obviously me again! :D
Yes, please – would love one of these!
Power is always good
I love power
Yes please!
This would be handy!
Oh my god, oh my god……
Can’t win if you don’t try
3000+ and counting. Would love this!
im in.
that would be cool! )
Love to win for hubby!
I’m comment 3280’somthing?!
Good thing I checked my phone mid-ride for this!
Dang.
Please save me from using from my children’s college fund to pay for a power meter.
Cool
Ready for mine. Thanks.
“Power to the people !!!”
Make me embarrassingly yell at work!!
Please!!
I have the power!
This would be a dream come true, thanks for sharing your wisdom.
This would be great
That one would sit well on my roadbike, neat! ;-)
I like power.
Would love one of these!
Why not ? :-)
this would be unbelievable
Woo hoo!
I need one!!
Oh’yeah!!!
Sweet!
Wanna winn!
Give it to me! :)
yes please
I need more power!!! Comments already in the 3000’s, yikes!
Comment: I want this too.
Yes please!
I’m in
I’m currently in the market for a power meter and this one looks like a gem. I’d love the opportunity to use it while helping to promote SRAM.
Probably not gonna get any of theses lol
Please! I could really use a PM. Thank you.