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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!
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The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
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Yes please
Saw people biking with one of this, it’s fun!
Me, me, me, please
Cool!
I can’t believe it !!
GoPro for my adventure rides would be nice
Yay for pictures!
I want this cool gadget
I Like this
My Hero2 crapped out a couple years ago. About time for a replacement!
Can I have this, please?
Great Cam!
Please please….
Neat, been kind of wanting to buy one!
Thanks again for doing this Ray. Here’s hoping that this is the time I win!
Cool… I would love to win this
Just made this one
I’d love a GoPro!
Yes please!
Me!!
Great stuff!
I could really use a camera…
I would like to GoPro, for sure!
Yeah! Camera!
This would look great on my bike!
More interested in a watch, but this would come handy too :) (for mirror selfies of course)
Thanks for the giveaway.
nice!
Sweet!
I could picture myself with a GoPro camera.
That would be a great addition to my collection!
Awesome!
count me in.
this would be incredible!
I would love to test out a GoPro
Love the go pro’s. Wish I had one for my upcoming vacation. Thanks again DCR.
Yes, please!
Picture me winning!
Who doesn’t love video stuff?
thanks for the giveaway
yeah- I kinda’ need one of these. don’t have a gopro.
Hello. Goodbye
So pretty… I’ll take it!
I want to “Go Pro!”
sure
Go Awsome
Yes please!
Winner!
Sweet
Would love it …. Please.
Me me me! Awesome prize.
Perfect for bikes, porn, and bike porn.
Hell yes!
This looks pretty cool!
DCR, you are amazing!
Go go gadget GoPro!
I wish I could think of something funny. This late into the extravaganza, though, I’m running out of creativity.
see mee! Pic me!
Word to big Bird. Would love this camera for so many reasons. Also, loved your wife’s cupcake shop. Used to go there a lot when I was an Air Cowboy and sent many of my brothers that way.
Lazy and asleep, you got me!
Love the built in lcd screen!
Thanks!
Always wanted one of these ?
Another amazing giveaway.
Time for action shots!!!
Awesome work!! Would be nice to have one!
today’s my anniversary & I’m sitting here doing this????????
The whole family can use a new camera!
I’m definitely winning this time..
Yes please
A must have!
Lovely
Super Cool!
Pick me!
Been shopping for one of these!
Thank you very much!
All the Europeans are asleep. Time for the West Coast to win.
Woohoo
Yes please! That would be amazing!
Thanks Ray and Clever Training for another round of giveaway awesomeness!
Ohhhhh yeah… Awesome for me…
Now I can record my rides
Juste un time for my vacation
Thanks for all that you do Ray. Your reviews are unbiased and honest.
Awesome, my kids would love a GoPro!
I’m in for sure
A replacement for my old hero 2!
Nice!
Come to papa.
Penultimate chance!
Always wanted one of these bad boys.
Nice!
Live vids are always good with more angles.
I love GoPros, I would love one to film some of my mountainy rides here in CO.
Mmmmeeee!
I like it
Yes please
Yes would love this for lake rides.
This, yes
Would love one of these!