This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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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 2024 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.
Want!
This one will be mine, I can feel it!
go garmin
You’re the best. I always check your review before buying!
Yes please
please yes pick me
Pick me please
I like your blog, thanks for all the reviews and insights. Very useful.
Also I could really use the Garmin !
-Sam
For me! :)
so late…
missed all the beginning…
very cool stuff. !
Also with this toy I remain a gregario
So good!
Random number
Great Giveaway!
lets do this!
Pick me, pick me!
what a great birthday gift!
Yes please!
Is this better than my 705?
Only fatigue I see is your web servers.
Please, pick me!
Yep yep
Looks good.
Now I don’t have to remember segment details.
This will go great with the P1 and trainers I’m sure I just won. Thanks, Ray!
cant keep up with all the giveaways!
giggity giggity
Winner winner chicken dinner (please and thank you)!
Go Seahawks!!
and it’s me
Great stuff. My bike would like it a lot
K. This is the one that’d really do me some good.
yes!
Would be nice to have a bike computer, instead of just using the watch for it all. Even with the handle bar mount for the watch the bike computer would be easier to read.
Better and better, I know it! Thanks. :)
Yup, I’m in!
Would love this so much. Please pick me! Thanks!
Yes
Blessed are the cheesemakers!
Adventuring in Seattle. Another device is always good.
I enjoy posts as much as giveaway :)
Awesome!
Yes please!
me please
moneypenny
yes please!
QOM status! Thanks for the chance!
Thanks!
i wish i win!!!
My wife is pregnant with our first child and we are expecting in October! Need a new trainer to save money for diapers and bc I am not leaving my house for the next few years =)
New garmin for me
Hoping to win at least one thing!!
Yes please
500, 510, the next logical purchase would be a 520, right?
i want this badly
Oh, yes! Still loving this.
Another great product! Thanks Ray!
Getting fatigued!!
Yes please
Yes!!!
Could always use an upgrade
Pretty cool. I’ll take it!
Thank you for doing this!
better chances than the powerball…
GIVE ME PLEASE
Ah yes, I’ll take 1 to go please.
and again
Wow!!!!
I got this one!
That’s the one!
This may be may lucky day. Crossing my fingers and toes. haha
Get me out of edge 500 purgatory.
Please!
I would love to win this prize. But even if i don’t i’ll keep following your awesome reviews. Keep it up!
This one is for me :-)
awesome!
Awesome!
Thanks!
Need luck for this one
thanks for that Ray
Need for speed
Go raibh maith agat! (Thanks!)
Pretty please ☺
Mine?
I am in.
Entry Please
I need this!
In! This is the item I’m currently saving for. Thanks again Ray
Get any of this kit and I’d have to upgrade my bike!
Thank you!!!
i need one pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee
Bellissimo!
yes please!
Yes, please! Thanks for the chance to win!
Second christmas
Here please!
Since I’m in the garmin system, this would work better than that Polar earlier…!
Good luck!
you da man
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