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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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Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
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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!
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.
Yes please
What’s the chance?
Extravaganza 2016 Love! Thanks – count me in! :)
Yeah more toys!!
Looks neat.
Need one
Always hopeful :)
it seems nice!
Yes, that’s what I need!
yes i want one
Great gadget!
This would be absolutely fantastic.
Right now I have one in front and one in the back.
Nice cam!
Count me in!
Would be nice to capture some awesome shots with it!
I miss the camera 360 while riding a bicycle through the streets
Yes please
Hello from Vancouver!
It would look like nice on my pool table.
Would be awesome
It’s only 2:30 am here!
That would be my ticket into the 360° world… Thanks for all you do.
It would be nice to gry it!
I’m in!!!
Oh, I’m in!
360 cam!
I am a trail runner, no biker. So i will attach it to my head while on trail. I hope it has good anti shake system ;)
Please include me in the draw!
This would be fun to play with. Maybe I’ll get lucky.
I`ll take that please :)
Always nice to win something
Very cool!
Very cool!
Me Please!
I’m in
Let’s win this one!
This cam looks fly….geddit? Would be a nice win…
Oooh, things!
Nice, I am in
It sounds interesting!
fly 360
Random algorithm, choose me!
yes please, i just got a gopro and love it.
Yes please!!!
Yes please
Thanks Ray!
I’m in!
Looks like a stealth camera,I’ll have it!
Dude where is My car
I have no action cam. So i want this one!
Exactly what I need… thank you!…
Do you ship to Niger?
Can’t wait to win it!
Nice!
Crashing will never look better….Lol
Nice!
Me please!
Love the extravaganza Ray, keep up the good work with the blog and the nice extras like this!
Could use this
Thanks!!
Yessssss please ?
Would be perfect at my desk! Live streaming from the office
Ooh me please
^^
Funny toy!
Awesome! Thanks
Sounds like a fun toy!
Very cool my son would love this
Hey 360
yea
Looks cool!
Three years in a row — maybe this is my time!
awesome :-)
Looks nice!
Th webcam might come handy…
I could use that ! ! :)
Yes please :)
I never had chance with games
Would be the perfect companion for my upcoming bike trip!
I’m in Paris so I can just stop by and grab it if you want!
please make it mine
me please
Nice cam !
I need this.
I want it!
It would be nice to try this camera bikiing or skiing or climbing in the mountains!
I’m a winner
How nice
Mhm, nice :)
Thank you!
Me please! :D
Hells yes!
That would be great
Count me in! ;-)
Yes please:-)
Nice!!
Sad I missed the Fenix3 HR giveaway, this will do though.
Yes please!
I would love to capture with this one
Thanks