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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
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.
Yabadabadoo!!
More power more fun ;)
these look amazing
HODOR
Im in!
My bike is sending you its love!
Wow, this would be sooo awesome!
Sweet!
Me please !
Thank
Thanks
I can’t read this post without thinking “I… Have.. The… POWER!”
Count me in!
Ehi I’m here!!!!!
I really need this!!! Help me get to the next level!
Have you been peaking at my wish list? Exactly what I wanted! Thanks Ray!
Oh! I don’t have a power meter… Yet!
Tap Tap Tap
With on ongoing farce that is ‘Limits’ these are very much needed! lol
never had a powermeter. this is my chance :)
Fingers crossed its me this time :-)
Awesomeness!
Yes, I was waiting for these!!
Power!
Let these be shipped to bavaria so they will have a lot of watts to measure in the alps :)
Yuheyy it would be great!
Wouldn’t mind a backup set of these!
These would be my first power meter.
Training with power will give me a motivational boost!
Pretty please with a power meter on top ?
Always wanted one!
I could use these!
I needs me a power meter
thank you!
Love these pedals
May I HAVE THE POWWWEEERRRRR?!!??
Hope I win
Thank you for this giveaway
Great item, keep them coming!
Thanks!
Man I need a new set of pedals!
I want one!
More power to you!
POWER!!!!
I’m in for this one please
Damn, really want these
No whammies….stop!
While my husband is the one that really wants these, I’ll definitely keep them for myself.
Beautiful!!
sweet!
Power pedals!
Awesome competition!
Power to the people for sure
Ughhhh power meter!! could use me a set on the cinelli!!
Pretty cool giveaway
oh, me please!
WOOT
Sign me up!!
These would be great!
Fingers crossed ! Thanks again Ray !
Awesome!
Could use this
Power…..yeah
Oh yes please, thank you very much! =)
Power!!
Oh WOW! nice.
In for PowerTap P1 pedals!
A good birthday present for America and I am American so pick me!
Trying to win things from Ray by making him laugh. Not sure how many others try that.
need to know how few watts I generate!
Great Competition
Yes please!!! This is a fun day!
Very nice
Would love to finally have power! 20 years and counting without so far.
Sweet! That would be a thing to have :)
I would love one!
Another great give away !
me , me , me please
Wotcha.
Would LOVE these!
pick me
Power!
Gief 2 me
So cool!
awesome!
Great product that would help with training
Rand() pick me please!
Yes please:) great price
My girlfriend would be so happy
I’m here
I want them
You never know ;-)
Hi Ray
Count me in please
Nathan
Please DCR
Please please please!!!!!
Hook us Up DC!!!
Sweet! :)
Pretty excited about this one!
Fingers crossed
Hope I get these pedals – slightly more portable than crank-mounted ones :-)