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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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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 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.
power meter and cupcakes!
This is my ninth post.
Yup
I just want to win!
Hopefully 3rd time is the charm. Thanks!
Nice.
feeling lucky
Awesomesauce!
power up
Nice!
Yeah yeah :-)
I’ll tell all the ducks not to quarq until I’ve tried. Let us measure power in Hungary finally! ?
Need the power
Choose me!
Love it
Thanks Ray!
Sign me up
Thanks..
this fits the bill..
Yes please!
Pick me dc
this rocks very hard.
nice!
you’re the man!
Uuuuh yeah!
Me please :-)
:)
Nice power metter!!!
Nice one
who’s awesome? you’re awesome!
Nice!
Power to Ray!
I Like it
Please
PICK ME!
In it to win it
I’m feeling lucky!
I might have missed the first power meter – no way I’m missing the second!
A B C D E e e e
Ear
Egg
Elephant
E E E
Fingers crossed
Want!
Ok, thats for me! Please!
Awesome! Thanks Ray!
Awesome :)
So this is how I land up spending my day…
Good times!!!!
yes please and thank you
Yes please
Me, Me. Please.
me please
you Quark me up!
Yes I would like very much :)
Yes please
Good
im in
Thanks
Ferrari
As mentioned earlier, a change to power might force a change to a new bike. A change I’d be happy to undertake. Pick me, pick me.
Tick.. tick.. Boom!
I need the power! This is a game changer!
Yes please!
Hour of power
I would love this!
Quarq me up Ray!
It would be a useful tool for my trainings
More power!!! I could always put a power meter to good use.
Sign me up. :)
I want!
Thanks
is there such a thing as too much power?
Feeling lucky.
yes
In to win.
YES!
nice one!
Awesome!
Power meter me!
Now i only need a new bike …
Go go go
I’m in!
This would be awesome!
Words cannot describe how much I want this
Nice
I could use this.
Count me in!
thanks
I have the power
Thanks!
Ohhh
Very nice.
need to beat that 4 year old!
Wheee!
do… want….
yes!
Pretty please
Please
Power to the people! Or me. Hopefully me.
Hey-yo.
Here we go.
My favourite Street Fighter 2 character was Dhalsim… so bendy.
Nice one…
Pick me at random