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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.
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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.
I’m in for this one too!
Please please please! This is the one I really want. We haven’t even got a release date in the UK…
Awesome!
Yesss
DC Rainmaker Rocks! That guarantees me the win, right?
Make it mine
Winning this would be great
Me
Yes please!
Free Garmin gear FTW!
… And me!
Yes please!
Love your reviews so much!
Living on the Edge!
This is the one I really want
Yes, please
please?
Hope lady luck is on my side.
Ohh..
Me!
Strava here I am…
In
I got it
It has to be better than using IOS for my cycling. Definitely a necessity.
I need this!
This would be mad!
Woohoo
I’m in
I would like to win this more than the Polar device, since I already am in the Garmin ecosystem.
I’d love one of these!
thank u!!!!
Would be nice to get this so I can use my k-edge gopro mount with my computer. The quarter turn on the 920xt means the gopro or the computer has to be sideways…
Nice device!
Fingers crossed
Just what i need to substitute the polar v650!
Awesome work!
i love this one, every family member is hoping we win something
A garmin 510 for live seggos would be sweeeet
Pick me pleaaaz
Please! Please! Please!
nice
Cool!
I reallu need this one!
Woooo free stuff!
I am in
Yes!
I could use one of those.
just remembered!
One of these would be nice! Wouldn’t get lost as often! Thanks DC Rainmaker!
Ooh this would be perfect on my holland!
Would love this for racing on my cross bike.
These are cool, time to replace the old 500.
Gracias! Have previous winners been notified?
yes please
i’ll take it sir
:)
I have been eyeing one of these gems.
I don’t much biking. Maybe it’s because I don’t have this.
sign me in
putting my name in the pot
I’ll take it!
Wow. Just wow.
Here again!
Thanks Ray!
Win!
Would be better than paper in a plastic bag under the shirt for navigation :D
Fingers crossed.
I want me one of those.
Garmin Edge 520! Oh Yeah!
Now, that would be nice…
Well if I won’t win the Polar than this will do just fine too :)
Keep it up!
I want one
Yes please.
for the Win!!
Pick me! Pick me! :)
Pick me, pick me!
Tasty!!
Your reviews have been awesome help in my journey into Tri. Thank you! Would love to try this machine
pls, need something at least… ;)
Great, let the Strava games begin!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Yup, I’m in.
Oh oui, please!!!
I want that edge 520, love it
looks great!
Ich drücke mir die Daumen!
Looking at one of these
I so need this…. thanks!!
Live Segments, here I come!
I’ll take one, thanks!
Great stuff!
Yes
Me too
Would make great use of IT!
No more waiting until I get home with my edge500 to see if I smashed a segment…
WOOOO free stuff
Lucky day
Hooray!!
Time for an upgrade.
Count me in!
Edgellent!