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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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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.
this is out of control
Me please!
Sounds good
Please, random number generator, choose me!!!
Would love to add this to my bike.
I am the lucky one
None of “need” the Garmin but I really really really really want one!
Pick me!!
Yes!
I’m in!
The 520 would be amazing!
I feel so lucky! ;-)
Uhh yeah!
That would be awesome ! Thanks
Pick me please!
I just went for a spin to earn this.
would be a nice upgrade!
I need a new Garmin!!!!
Yep yep yep !!!!!!!!!!
Me!
go team
This would be awesome.
I like it
yes yes yes
I’m on the Edge of my seat…
One of these would be the perfect upgrade for training next year.
Hope I win
Pick me!
alright, bike computer!!
Live segments ;-)
thank you for holding this contest
Yes please!
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Here I go again, come to me 520
I’d like to win.
Ooh want!
Shiny.
Birthday gift :)
Yes, PLEASE!
Don,t mind if I do
Want one..
Want it
Cycling essentials, I would say :) Never leave home without it.
Me please :-)
Me perdi el anterior, mierda!
pick me please!
Ah I need one, please pick me ?
Yes please!
one for me please :-)
The amazing thing is I ‘need’ this and plan on buying it anyway. :)
Yes, please!
I need a new computer.
Live Strava, yes plz!
Just trying..
Yup!
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Hiyo!
here’s hoping…. Thanks!
I would love to win!
I’m in!
Strava Segments here we come
Pick me :)
Most wanted device!
It was my 1st wedding anniversary yesterday and I didn’t get a present :-( not even chocolates, winning this would make up for it!
I have come to grips that I am not going to win, but I maintain hope:)
Must have!
I’m awake again
Yes Yes Yes, this is such a beautifull Garmin!!!!
Offcourse this one too
Great addition to the bike
Sign me up!
That would be awesome
I’m in!
I would love a 520 :)
Awesome!
I could put that to good use
Hey follow the ^^^leader^^^
Too late
Thanks
The best of the best
Pwetty gadgets
New, shiny, and pretty!
Molto bello!
Karjalanpiirakka
Give it to me DCRainMaker!
I would love the 520!!
I get lost easily!
Nice initiative.
My way
Please
Meeeee!!!
ohhh yeahhhh
Might get fitter with this, fingers crossed
Commenting! This would be great!
i usually see these within 30 min of close for some reason
big fan of the blog
Agaiiiinn
Pick me :)
Comment
Yeah sign me up please!
Very nice!
Hope to get my hands on that Garmin 520!!!
That would be a fun upgrade for the Seattle to Portland! :)