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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
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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.
I forgot to check in the last few. Please forgive me!
This would be a huge upgrade from my cheap mag trainer.
Bellissimo!
This will look awesome in my pain cave.
This is nice
Winter is coming. I need a new trainer.
If I win this, I cannot not train, right ?
I must be dreaming… Simply awesome prize
Dark side :P
Yes!
Could really use this!
SPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED.
I have a nice spot already picked out
I will take it
Thanks for running such a great giveaway. Most cold never justify a purchase like this to their significant other, Even after lying about how much new wheels cost.
Mm…smart trainer!
Very nice piece of hardware. Happy to join for this one.
I am all in for Magic.
Moarrr free things!!!!!! :D
good product !
Yes it is on, want this one !
Trainer upgrade time!
I so want this
I will be ready for next winter
I World be grelt fot wintertime
Keep up the great work!!
That would be sweet!
Love the trainer.
i want it so bad…..
Although i hate riding on a trainer, i still want one
Definitely the most stylish trainer out there.
Time to train!
Winter is coming
Nice rig? Thank you for the opportunity.
Maybe I’d ride more if I had a trainer like this.
new trainer please.
My CT is on the fritz so this would be perfect.
tacX marks the spot
From polar bear to Starwars- in just two hours.
How do you keep doing this?! Such awesome prizes
Would be welcome
Oh, look, a turbo trainer!
Nice one
Gimme, gimme, gimme ?
That would finish my man cave off nicely please DC!
Best item so far!
I’ll take this one!
Yes please!
Nice !
Had my eyes on this for a while now.
That s nice
Cool!
Would love love love this!
Hey, hey.
ooOOOoooh
Woooow
I really need a trainer!!!
Tacx is awesome!
Wow!
I’m in love!
9 down, three left. This one is awesome!
I’m in again
Awesome!
Best. Day. Ever!
yes
Joehoe Lets do this ??
Another good one!
Wow. I really need this fab trainer. It’s too hot outside to cycle.
This one is for me :-P
seriously would love this
Yes please!
knock knock neo
Oooo
Great initiative!
would i stand even more cycling?
Useful when the weather sucks
This would be awesome!
Nice!
This would be perfect for the terrible Dutch winter and wet summer. ?
Yes please:-D
Awesome!
I really deserve this one!
This would be my perfect trainer replacement!
Oh God please!
I need to train – indoors!!
Count me in
I’m in. Thank you.
Oooh….
This would indeed save my ass during winter
Here’s one I’ve been waiting for – something to get me through the winter!
I dread trainers, but value them highly
What a beautiful trainer!!!
Ok this will be the one!
Excellent for Dutch winters!
Yes please.
How does he do it? Such amazing giveaways!!
Nice!!
Oh my… wouldn’t that be nice :)
This has got to be the best price thus far
One of these would be awesome