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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.
Power! More Power!!!
Just finished my 12k run. It’s hot.
I could use that
Me please!
Sweet!
can I enter?
me, please.
I want it!
Power to the people!
Desperate for a power meter but can’t afford at the minute!
Excellent, that would be nice
Fingers crossed for this one!
Pick me, pick me!
Wow
Missed the last one :(
one for me please…
Thanks for another awesome extravaganza Ray!! Good luck to everyone.
I’m in!
Good morning to you all! Now I’m off to bed for a few more hours
Yes please.
Would look great on my cannondale…
in the case that this item will be the only powermeter – you can give everything else away as long as this goes to me ;-)
I could really elevate my training with this bad boy.
In here as well.
Supergreat!
I want it so bad! I’d like to win this one!
and other lottery draw …
Thanks Ray!
Yes Please! :)
World ben nice
Who doesn’t want a power meter?!?!!!
Yes please.
My random number magnet.
Great giveaway!
Yes please!
I want it!
Hnmm. I guess I should pick up cycling if I get this one :-/
Yeah!
Power!
Need this. Low outputs also needs to be measured.
Can you feel the power!
I would very much like to win this, so this is my comment
I’d like to win this please!
What a nice peace of cycling equipment. Hoping to get it.
Zwift here I come!
I’d like this please!
Pick me!
Count me in
I want it!!!
Ok
I’m in
Cool. In
Is it mine? My precious :)
Thanks for the reviews!
Time to measure my #wattagebazooka
For husband
I’m in !!!
I need (more) power! :D
I’d love that thing!!
Please please please!
Cool.
Please sir, I want some more!
Yeeep
Should have woken up earlier
Choose me
To help my motivation for Half Iron man !
A power meter! Time to up my training!
Let’s win this and find out my true power :)
Dura ace please!!
yes!!!
Uhh, a new powermeter!
Does the procession of pretty things ever stop?
Power to the people!
would be nice for my seconde bike
Almost missed this one, but just in time :)
i’d love for you to help me ‘power up’
Yes please. More power to this person
Winner winner chicken dinner
Cheers Ray!
I pretty much need this as a post injury recovery aid, so it would be irresponsible to give it to anyone else. Thanking you in advance, Ross.
I still awake. Well i think lol
Pick me! :)
I am in
I want it! I want all extravaganza staffs!!!!!!
xD
Feel the power, see the power ? ?
Great giveaway.
“So refrain from re-trying 17 times, fear not, it’ll show up.”
twice is ok right? Just to be safe!
Always enjoy your reviews, posts, and giveaways!
I have the power !!!
Power to the weak. I do need a PM to see just how weak of a cyclist I really am. And of course to improve from that :-)
This is definetely a motivation for the remainder of the season.
The 4:30am baby wake up call is good for something.
I am in.
Thanks for the opportunity
Giv’it, giv’it to me !
;-)
Got to be in it to win it!
i life in cologne!
I want one….
I want it badly!
thanks for this extravaganzas. i’m in