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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.
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.
Merci!
FR935XT!!! Optical heart r8 would be gr8!!
Me, please me.
IK
I never win a prize….
Hopefully this one may be
nice
The last one!
I’m in! :)
Always a Garmin fan.
I would love one of those
Me too
Count me in!
Yes please!
It’d always be a plus.
Last chance, good luck to everyone!
the last will be the best ;)
sweet!
I would love this
Would be a nice device
Please me!
Make me happy Boy ? ;-)
Wow final giveaway hope I get something :) thanks for doing this Ray!!
one last time…a la Ariana Grande
Last one!
This is the watch I’ve been waiting for ^.^
I need this
Thanks (again) Ray!
I d love this watch
The most frustrating blog reading ever with all the anticipation. Loving the idea of giveaway. Come on garmin, make my day!
maybe this time
I hope I have good luck now ;)
Watches!
Last one please
Time is precious. Literally.
You’re rocking the giveaways…thanks, Ray!
This would be soooo great:-)
I never win
Maybe this time..
I knew it!
Right up my street
This one.
Thanks Ray!
doing my best shot ?
My dreamwatch … Come to papa :)
The DC for this showdown :)
May the luckiest win !!!
Thanks!
win me some
My preciousssssssssss!
in! my 1st tri is coming ????
Wow, thanks for all the great prizes!
Would like to have one
Last chance
Thank you for putting this on again DC
Yes please!!!!!
Triathlons here we come!!!!
Yes pleas!
In… and time to sleep…
Thanks
I ll have that too :)
Triathlon here i come!
Yes please, thanks for all the reviews!
Would be great
Thank you
Nice
Let jump in on this as well :)
Last Chance, last try.
It looks great.
Thanks for today
Great giveaway.
Pic me!
Nice !
I like this one.
perfect gift for my brother
Awesome stuff!
I would squeal with delight for a watch to replace my 910xt (which works great but, oh, the shiny shiny new watch! )
K
Awesome site!
Nice!
Hi mom! ;)
Wow!
Perfect replacement for my 310XT!
If I get this watch, I will definitely run faster!
Ok
Fingers crossed
Nice! Thanks for doing this again
Would love one of these. Could use it for plenty of activities.
Yes please!
It looks great, Thanks.
me again
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Lo quiero!!!
Entering
This is what I missed when I did my first triathlon
Great info on your site – thanks
Thanks
Whew, almost missed it!
Time to replace my failing 910XT!
I made it ! :)
This is the one
Yes please!
Dreaming about this watch from The very first day ir was announced!
It’s fantastic giveaway. Thank you.