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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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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 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.
Would totally love this for the Man Cave.
Husband wants this.
Yes please!
Love it!
Finally something to train in the swiss winters
Wooooo a personal tie fighter. Yes pleeeeae!!!
Sweet
Looks very nice!
Dude. I could never afford anything like this. Thank you for all that you do Ray. Your giveaways are always epic, this one is no different.
This would be pretty awesome
looks cool
Winter is coming
Oooh yes please
I’ll take anything related to Star Wars
Quite interesting device
Need to take the next step and start training with power.
Count me in
The ultimate trainer, could do with an upgrade from my Vortex Smart.
Trainer fun!
Well with the awful weather in paris, that could be useful…
I need this trainer!
Yay!
Yes please
Silence is golden!!
Yes please, a trainer would help keeping in shape during winter!
Im in!
I got a little cooked but I’m OK.
This would be great through Eastern Canadian winters.
I will be glad with it.
Oh, yes! Need a winter training update
Pick me!
It’s a drone right
That would be awesome.
Need a trainer!
Wow! Yes, please!
cool
Could use one with the current weather…
This would be perfect for my winter workouts
Neotastic
This would be my first trainer!!
Hi Ray.
If my name wins this one please spin the wheel again and give the prize to someone else. Cheers.
Right here please
A direct drive trainer would be perfect to add to my training room
I actually plan on buying one of those so it would be perfect!
Yes please
There used to be a street named after Chuck Norris, but it was changed because nobody crosses Chuck Norris and lives.
this is for me
Do or do not, there is no try.
Whattt!
good for IM training
This extravaganza keeps on getting better, cheers to you!
and hopefully cheers to Poland after the 2nd half…
Oh, me like!
Weren’t joking about going bigger, eh? Nice one!
I can imagine myself working on this one.
Great!
I always wanted a Star Wars aircraft.
OK
Best one of the day! I need this one badly, hate rain and cold :-p
Me please!
This would be great to replace my aging battle worn tacx, hate to say it but already half way I winter and needing the turbo again
Easier than giving up fries…
I choose the blue pill……….
nice
Who couldn’t use another trainer?
Man I would Love that!!!!
Hot as hell here already in Texas….could use some shaded indoor riding.
For my husband!
Thanks mate,
Might make boring trainer rises more fun
I’m in!
Oh yeah – Mt Ventoux without leaving home in the winter….
please please please!
I think the best until now!
Oh man, give me that ****
Awww yissss!!!
Winter is coming
Thanks, Ray!
me likey
cold Canadian winters need it!
Nice!
Nice! Thanks Ray!
Perfect for a winter pain session
Winter time fun
Yes please, for the cold southern winters in NZ!
Oh boy. That’s a nice toy.
Nice!
unbelievable…
Great! It keeps on raining here ?
The Death Star will be fully operational with this bit of equipment!
O yes…
Obviously I need a trainer, otherwise I bike right into the TV
i need one!
I always want a hometrainer to get rid of my baby leggs
yes please
my comment
OMG i will never eat fries again if i win this Extravaganza Giveaway:-)
Yes please. Ideal for English summertime
Wow. What a prize. Keep ’em coming Ray.
I want this more than anything else !!
Wowsers! Yes please! Sign me up to win!
time for some smart training!
let it snow, hail rain, I’ll still train…