Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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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Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
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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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
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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.
I need dis
Yes would great. This is so fun and crazy$
Thanks Ray!
Yes please!
Here I am :)
Thanks for the reviews!
great website
Thanks for your great site.
Fenix? Nope I want 920!
long scroll too
My Motoactv might finally be giving up the ghost. Pick me. :-)
Thanks Ray.
This would be sweet.
Good stuff!
Swim to me, baby :)
Puts hand in air!
Yes please!
FR610 looking a little long in the tooth – would like a replacement!
Garmin!
well worth staying up for! Freebies for the sport we love.
Will I win? :-)
meeee! :))
Thanks for super reviews!
Go for it!!!!
That watch is screaming for some Danish road time :)
Pick this guy
awesomeness!!
I sure could use a new watch! :-)
*FingersCrossed*
Come ooooooon!
Please send to me in Denmark
Yes i would love the 920XT!!
Oh, yes please!
I don’t like swimming…
Pick me :-)
oh yes, please.
And thanks for the great work!
Too late?
Nice bundle
Yes please!
THX man! Keep up …….
Yeahhh!!! I want it!!!
Hopefully lucky this time please
garmin lover
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swimming is fun!
Awesome!
Pick me please!!! Hope this post is lucky! Love the podcast by the way!
Yes please!
Fingers crossed
Yes please!
Thanks Ray!
Hey there
Please pick me!
Me me me!
Thank you
What a fantastic prize
This time, may the god(s) be with me
Yes, please.
St3tuutory enrollment.
I’d love that bundle!!
Lets try this. Never know you win… :-)
Yes please!
Pick me!
Oh and a massive thanks for the awesome site you’re running!
Pick me, pick me!! Please!!!!!!!!!!
I’d love the upgrade.
I’m in!
Nice bit of kit
This would be like Christmas in August and I could then give my brother my 910 as a present for his upcoming tri!
I have a W.C. Fields-like ambivalence towards water, so this may actually turn me over.
Woo nice bundle!
Just what I need dcr love the blog
YES! Im learning how to swim and would love to have some metrics on it.
Triathlon, here I come!
winning!
Would definitely like this:)
I love funfetti cupcakes!
give me
Clearly I need this in my life. Especially the HRM straps, looking forward to those in particular <3
Would love to have this!
I would like to win it!
Very nice watch !!
Yes please!
Just what i need for the Triatlon
Great pack
Would love to have this Garmin as a gift :)
great stuff!!!
What really makes a hero?
Win!
would love to
This is really cool!
Would love to win this. Please :-)
Hope today is my lucky day.
Boing!
Can’t swim but yes.
Yes please, looks great.
Cupcakes for the win!
Love a swim
Amazing giveaway. So cool that your including the new HRM straps. I hope I win this.
I hät die echt mega gärn! (=Swiss German)
Tri Happy
Wish a best!
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