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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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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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.
Would be a nice gadget to add to my mountain bikes! Thank you…
This would be perfect for me :)
I will share this with my biking friends
Did i win?
Me me me!!!
So cool
Moarrr Powa!
Power meter to the people
Yes!
Here we go!
I’m 15kg down in weight because of cycling, 15kg to go, would love a power meter to track my progress as well as seeing how my power and power to weight ratio changes as I keep on losing weight!
I’d like to have it…
Motivation for more biking
Wow, interesting product. Been wanting a power meter for a while now.
Lets try this again :)
Yes. . Exactly what I needed. . . Thank you!
Power!
Could definitely use one of these to take my training to the next level.
Dont have one of these – yes please! Thanks DCR :)
Powermeter, I want you
Need more power!
Pretty please.
Count me in!
Exactly what i need.
This would be the ideal piece to boost my training!
Sounds great!
Would give very interesting data to compare mtb and road
I would love this in 105
It is great thing, would like to try it out!
I was flewn by by the same triathlon dude 3 times this week. If not a power meter can help me get up to speed, what possibly can?
If I win, this will be a great present for my mum.
Interesting
Pick me, pick me I’m a real boy!
Powerrrrrrrr
Just what I need
If you’re not in you can’t win
let’s try
Would be nice on my Cyclocross!
I want one
powermeter!!
Nice powermeter!
Great Powermeter!
I need this!
Hope I win
Yes please!
Very nice, I’d like to have it.
I want it :)
I want!
I’m in
i’m in :-)
Greetings from rainy Switzerland.
yesyes
Count me in!
More power, more Adidas…
Oooh, nice!
Power!
I would love to get this, thanks !
I would love to to add this tech to my bike!
Love it.
Superb blog!
Oh yeah!
Great giveaway as always!!!
Great Stuff!
Great gadget!
new powermeter for me :)
HEY! I want it!
Would be perfect for me to develop a better training plan.
Yes, please! :)
nice features
Yes!
I’ll take it!
Lovely
I’ m in :-)
Me, me, me – Pick me for this ONE!!
Want it! ;-)
Nice to have one.
More power!
Oh, power! Yes please
I always wanted a power meter. Please choose me)
Would be perfect for my winter bike…
Pick me!
Come on RNG!
Pick me!
I’ve got the power… meter! :)
Power to no people, just me ;-)
(cross fingers)
Measuring power on the roads. Yes please. An upgrade I’ve been putting off for a while.
I want one Shimano 105, please. Thanks Ray! :-)
me me me :)
^pick this guy he’s ace
let’s try
Pick me, pick me! Or something…. :)
This is what I was waiting for the whole year. I really want it!
I’m looking for so long. But putting my hard earned money into this is still not possible. To win this would be great.
Would be great to get a power meter!
Power comment created :-)
Me…me…pick me!
All this good stuff!
Powermeter!!
Sign me up. I need a power meter.
Would love one of these!
Power is Wot I’m lagging