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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!
Have some fun in the travel section.
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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.
Wow, it’s the last for me today (10pm) but certainly not the least !
This looks awesome. Tacx with a home run. But their software could use a shake up. VR still looks better than Zwift in some ways!
Who wouldn’t want to win one of these !
Awesome!
If it’s magical, I want it!
Nice machine!
Ok mate, I renege my Polar claims, this would be pretty mint if I’m honest.
But where does R2 go in this contraption?
Thanks Ray!
Count me in!
Pedal like mad, don’t go anywhere. Sounds good to me.
i need to change my old bike
Obviously this was the best comment, thats why I won!
Let me become a trainer
Can I win this one?
Thank you :)
Wow, this looks awesome. Fingers crossed!
Well hello smart trainer
This would help continue my training in the winter, that’s for sure.
That’s really magical!!
Shama Lama Ding Dong!
very nice training tool.
Click-click.
Yes. Indoors .
This is kinda like watching a magic show… what else will you pull out of your hat? Thanks!
Yes please
pretty pretty please?
Time to train smarter…
Very nice
Hope I win
Very cool, must have…
Oh yeah. . .this is the one I want!
ooooo this is nice!
Please pick me!
This would be Awesome for the winter training!
Nice !
STAR WARS MAGIC!!!
My scott would love that
My BKOOL trainer died last week. would love this.
I don’t even know where to begin, but I know where I’ll end up!
Amazing trainer!
I could ride that!
will help me do my first olympic distance next year.
Best cycling website ever!
Could use this for the winter
OMG, is this for real?
Silence is golden!
take it to the next level
Early enough??
This would help with all those bad weather training days.
Awesome!
Very nice!
Now this is something that would look good in my bike cave
Can’t walk after a crash last year, but I can cycle! This thing would rock my day :)
Black is the new black?
I just got off my sorry trainer. I need this one.
Magical indeed. Thanks Ray
I like having magical items to train on/with.
An X-wing for X-training…
I’m in. Thanks Ray!
Yipee! Let’s ride.
Nice!
Nice
Star Wars – interesting one
Great trainer, great site, great giveaway!!
Fingers crossed ??
My children will love this!
This would be great to win!
Would be sweet to have this for Zwifting!!
winner winner chicken dinner
Mine!
With this training would definitely go to the next level!
one for me…
Great item.. Love it
I want it, I need it….
Yo
hooray
who wouldn’t want one of these?
Cool definitely could use this!
Yeah, that will work for my training.
Count me in :)
I can use one of these
>_<
Sweet!!!
My cat needs this.
Could definitely use a new trainer!
That is cool!!!!
My wife said this would look good in our living room.
Love it :)
I hate going outside
It’s a very, very, beautifull gift.
I desperately need a new trainer!
Woohoooooo Im awake for this one … and its BIG!!!!!
Yes please!
Yes please!!!
I love my Tacx and would love an upgrade to the Neo!
Wow, great giveaway!!
Yeehaw!
Tacx for me!
I need this in my life