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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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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 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.
Awesome giveaway!
thank you
yes please
I need this…
I think this is the giveaway I’ve most wanted to win. Be my lucky day!
Hurray! The site is still up and running!
Do want
Power meter!!!!super!!!
Yeahhhh
we need more watts
I am up for this one.
Would be great!
Would be very nice…
I have the power
Yes please! Will go well with my mountain bike :P
want it!
Love me some giveaways!
these are super cool!
Winning these would be awesome. Thanks!
Yes please!!!!!
Be the power with me.
I got the power!
Wow, these I really want!
And now it’s still a good morning
Pick me, pick me, pick me!
Pick me! Pick me!!
Thanks for counting me in!
Will have to watch my power as I come back from injury
My bike fell in love with those.
Yes please
my bike takes it
Me please!
More Powah!!! -clarkson
These would be an awesome addition to my bicycle!
Woohoo- power meter!
Comment!!!! ;)
I would love this
Yay for Power!
Yeah!
These would be really useful!
me me me!
Hope I am lucky
Yes please – overdue to power up…
Need more power!
Need some power
I would love a pair!
Give me the power!!!!
No comment
Power power!!’
give it to me!
Comment! The items look great! ( I would love to get into training with power)
real want
Would fit my bike nicely
Yes, please!
Would go well on my MTB
Sheet, definitely want this one!
POWER!
Power? Yeah, would like to mesure it :-)
Could use these.
Thank you.
I really want a powermeter
I need more power!
Powertap pedals would be awesome!
Oh pick me, pick me
Yes Please!
How have I missed all these giveaways so far? Need power!
Quality Site Bro
Pls based rainmaker
Would be awesome to replace my powertap hub with these powertap pedals!!!
Power!
Me Please!
Fingers crossed
# 1 on my wish list!
Need that power
Need power to get up all the Colorado mountains.
Awesome!
Just starting to get serious about cycling. Would love these.
sign me up
Power!
These would be great!
I would LOVE these! Fingers crossed :)
Yes please :-)
I’m in :)
Those would be nice
Sweet! Good luck everybody:)
Woehoeee ??
I would love these!
I would like for me to have these
This is my dream power meter!
My wife needs the power!
Ooh, more power meters! You’re too good to us Ray!
Yeehaw!
In it, to win it.
Let’s go lucky random number generator, pick me!!!
yes thanks
In to win!
Somebody in the UK must deserve ‘Power’ these days……
Power to the feet!
Me please! :)
Moar power!