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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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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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 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.
Would love to have a new bike computer :)
Quarter turn me on
Definitely could use this. thanks!
I am in…..
This would be so great!!!
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Want one!
Pick me!
I’d really like to be picked !
Let’s go RNG!
Sounds good to me.
Boom!
I want it!!!!!! :)))
Nice toy.
this time baby
I am not tired and would put this to good use.
If only…
Long odds, game on.
Your the best Ray
Wait this is a better head unit and will control the trainer I just won right?
Very nice review of the 520.
Wow! This looks great :) Pick me random number generator, pick me! Cheers Ray!
Really want this!
Never give up, never surrender!
oui oui!
mine!
Garmins rock!!!
In 4 1
Please
Yes, this one.
In!
Prego!!
Would love me a Garmin Edge 520!
I’m in :-)
Cool
This would be awesome to try for its size!
I`ll try ;-)
This will give me a real edge on the competition!
Another great item. Thanks Ray for all you do.
Yummy.
Pick me, Pick me.
Yay!!
WOW!!!!!
Garmin is nice
Like the smaller size
Please……
Could use it
?
Maybe this time
yes please
Fanciful
Cool. Exactly what my bike needs….
I would this!!
need this …
Hat in the ring
Nice one!
Yes pls
Great to hear that! :)
Count me in …
absolutely
ooh hell yes!
In
This has been fun
Wish me luck!!!! : ) Keep up the good work
Grrrrr GARMIN!
Cutting Edge! :)
remporter la victoire
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One of the better ones!
Gotta have those live segments!
Love me some Garmin!
Lets go!
Go Garmin!
I would put it to good use!!
fingers crossed
Would love the maps! Totally miss that on my 510…
Yes, please! :)
Yes please
Love it.
Like this Promotion
Yes please!
Please, please, please!! Thank you ?????????????
Will look great on my bike
Ohhhh yeahhhhh!
My edge is seriously out of date and accuracy has diminished. perfect timing!
I’m in.
I want one.
Please
Nice!
I’m in
Oh, why not?
I’ve had a bad day and one of these would really cheer me up
oh boy
Please, please be me
:)
yes, please
It´s mine!
Yes
I love my garmin
Yes please
Oh yeah, the Tacx controller :-)