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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!
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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.
Would like to have one
Need more power!
And the randomly chosen winner is…
Nice pedals!
Nice, pedals, I’d to try them out.
lets power
I like to ride my bike, and it might be even more fun with power!
Awesome!
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Yeah!!
Still on wired Powertap. Upgrade time.
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Count me in.
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Thanks!
Yes!
these look great. Definitely better than my vectors
these would be great!
These would be great to step my training up to the next level.
More power!!!
Great site, and I would love to win these! Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
I love you, Ray.
I will take it. No problem :)
this one would be super fun
Hello
Yes Please
Spinning is winning
gimme gimme gimme
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I would LOVE to win a pair of these pedals!
I’d like to take another level in training and start train with power.
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, pick this entry!!!Another gadget. Woohoo
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It will be mine.
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Sweet!
Free pedals! ;)
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Boom
I just read your review of these pedals. Thanks for keeping us readers well informed!
Wish had these in a few days when climbing legendary mountains in the Pyrenees…
I’m in
Thanks for putting a great blog together!
I want it!!! :))
Did it work?
Go me
In love with these pedals….
I love give away day
Best of luck everyone!
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i’m sure ithey would suit my feet well :-)
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Never tried power meters would like to try how it works
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Me
Lucky me!
Please and thank you.
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Hooray pedals
Great way of cicling!
Sadness, i missed the previous giveaways cuz I was sleeping.
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Sweet deal! Just built up my Crumpton SL with a new DA 9000 kit. Pedals and a power meter would be the icing on the cake! I’d for sure be way faster too! WooHoo!
In.
Thanks Ray!
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Power to the Pedal!
pick me:)
I love ice cream!
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Me pls
Put it in my pocket!
Fantastic Prize. Thank you for the opportunity.
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Mine mine mine.
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Pedal thingies…
i need the power of luck!!!!
Never used power meters before. Hasn’t been in my budget thus far in my time as a cyclist.
I can’t believe I missed all the others.. :( Hope I get this one!
It’s so amazing that you do this! Thanks for the fun!
Would like to compare those against my SRM!
Entry!
I love tri
great pedals. I liked the review.
Oooh! Give them to me!!
Thanks!
Liked the sound of your review of these pedals
I want to try these!!
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