Sports Tech Summer Deals Still Live! A huge number of the Amazon deals are still going! This includes the Garmin Epix for just $459, and the Fenix 8 for $150 off. The Apple Watch Series 10 for $279, the GoPro Hero 13 Black for $329, smart trainers, drones, action cams, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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 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.
Love this!
Pick me!
yes please..
Yes please
I really want this
Yes please!
Darn, got up too late for the Fenix 3 HR :-(
<3
Looks great
Ooh, shiny!
Ok. I like this ball to play… footballl :-)
Worth a go
I need sleep!
I would like one of those!
Lovin’ DCR.
360° of fun !
Thanks Ray!
yay!
Pick me !
Want!
wowww nice, that will fit perfect for my running laps !
That looks like a great thing for the kids to have.
Itamar
Pls pick me!
Great camera!
Só nice!
2 for 2. I can do this!
wonder how useful this would be
360 would be nice.
Fly to me ..
Yes!
I want this cam to play with my friends
Right in time for an action holiday!!!
Beautiful!!!
like this
Nice prize, I am in please
Is it available with ANT+ support? :)
Finished this mornings swim..
Sweet 360 cam!
Pick me!
DC, you are a crazy guy ! Extravaganza guy !!!!!!!!
Good luck to everyone!
Cool
Infant helping me wake up. Thanks baby!
The person looking the wrong way all the time? Yes, that’s definitely me!
Nice action cam
Reporting in for free stuff
i’m in
ooooh first one for me
Get it
360° filming will bring my club to next social media level
Cool
Wow, neat :)
Can’t believe I missed the Fenix 3
Hale Bopp – well it’s a comet
Would be lovely!
Super giveaway time and the start of the summer holidays…. How perfect is life!
You keep surpassing yourself Ray. Well done.
Would be very nice.
maybe this time I win
Hope to see this comment again
hands up :)
Great giveaway!
Looks good
nice gadget!
now i can see everywhere!
Nice gadget!
I’m in
Here’s hoping
Very cool, count me in
Something new
In here!
Would be great onride video recorder!
I’m in!
lucky wake up?
wow… this is crazy:)
What is the time?
I’m in!
Pick me please!!
Woohoo! Watch myself fail in 360 degrees! Yes!
Count me in
Cool!
More GPS toys, please!
Looks cool!
Sounds cool!
You’re the best
Bingo, bango, bongo, hope I could go to Kongo with that camera?
Please Please Please
Sign me up
Wowi!!!
I’m here again! :D
pick me!
Looks awesome!
Nice gadget I will take it.
Yes please, many thanks!
Looks cool… :-)
Really cool stuff!
With any luck….
Pick me! Looks great
Yes pleasee
360tastic!!