Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
-
Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
-
5 Easy Steps To The Site
1
In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
2
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!
3
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.
4
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!
5
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.
Need!! Need!! Need!!! Gimme!! Gimme!! Gimme!! Training in Wisconsin winters, this would be killer!!’
Come on. This time
neat!
Would love this upgrade from my fluid trainer
Kicking it! I might start to look forward to cooler weather if I win this.
Made 11 of the 12–cheers to the winners of some fine gear.
Would love to be the lucky one!
Cool
Wahoo… a Wahoo Kikr…. Best prize ever!!!!!!
This is nice!
Thanks for my new trainer!
What a great ending. Thanks for the fun!
Would be amazing to win this! Please lucky charm ? please!
Oh… Kickr yes!!!!
This would be great for the cold DC winter that’s coming.
DCRainmaker, thanks for “making it rain” goodies all day. If I ever see you in the streets, I will shower you with candies & hand creams!
Ooh! Would love that!
This is the one I need!
Yes pleeeeaassseeee!
Pick Me! :D
I wanna be a Wahooligan because it’s not BKool…
Looking forward to the win. I’m training for a “hut trip” as we speak while trying to drop much needed lbs. This would help me get there! Good luck to all….but mostly me!
That would really rock!
Luck be a Wahoo KICKR
Please!
What a day.. great prize
Please
Meee !
perfect for Chicago winters!
I’ll take three.
Thanks
Ray! You are the man, love your site!
Like Flynn
This would be perfect for the winter in university!
And with my bike on top, this would be a great addition. :)
One for the husband please!
Thanks for all the great reviews.
Rollin on the river!
I hate trainers! ?
Last chance saloon!
I love petit gateau.
Jaaaa
Give it to baby.
This is THE machine! please!
Very Nice
Last giveaway, my chance!
Omg pleasee! From dr!!
Yay!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Must win this!!!
Would love this!
Yet another great giveaway!
Yes, Please!
please let it be me!!!! please please please
Awesome!!
Been drooling over a trainer forever!
Awesome
Kick(r) me into shape. (Ok, I could do better pun-wise.)
Awesome site Ray, keep up the great work. If your ever in HKG lets ride! Love the wahoo!
Scotty
get the legs moving
I’ll break it too.
Nice one to add
Way to Kick it up!
Cool beans.
Woah, saving the best for last! I’ll take it!
Thanks for the great website/insight
hooray!
yes please!!!!!
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes please
fingers crossed
I Need sleep!
I’ve had my eye on one or these for a while!
Thanks for the giveaway
Please?!
Would love another. These KICKRs rock!!!
I’ve been wanting one!
wow, no excuses with this one! Cheers
Awesome!
Out of witty comments. Last time is the charm?
Been coveting one of these for a while now. Pick me!
Always want this!
That would be great for the cold Canadian winters!
Me please. I never win anything, let’s break this pattern.
come on baby.
Perfect day to get lucky.
Awesome…deux…!!!
Would be an amazing prize to win!
In for the Wahoo KICKR Trainer!
Me me me… Please me…
Awesome! Thanks, Ray, for a fun day of actually participating in internet comments (pretty much the only time I go near the things)!
This is what I’ve tried to save up for so many times and something else always comes up (house, car, kids). Maybe this will be my chance to really feel the pain on Sufferfest!
You are awesome. Thank you Ray!
Oh man!! I want this.
If it’s good enough for Team Sky…..
would really love this one
Go big or go home
yea, this would fit in my house
great excuse to start indoor training!
Pretty please, with sugar on top.
Woohoo!!!! Kickr
Will be a great addition to the pain cave.