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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.
My Garmin 920XT is presently getting long in the tooth, so any new wearable would get my check from the future. If no new wearables are announced, then I will definitely stock up socks and underwear. Mom will be proud.
sweet!
Oh, interesting. Pick me!
Absolutely – count me in.
i love the Future
Oh WOW!!
Super cool ?
I’ll go in for a mystery prize
Thks for alll
Sounds awesome
Naisssss
Me!
Great Scott!
It’s gotta be the new Garmin Edge 1030… and I want one!!!!!
Fingers crossed!
Very nice idea
I’m a betting man, and I bet there will be something good coming out of eurobike.
a mystery – very nice
In
Cool!
This one sounds very exciting
This is the best one yet, someone is going to get very lucky
Free stuff :)
In.
Totally in!!!
Me me me! :)
anything
This is the sweetest prize yet!
This one is pretty exciting.
Let’s do This!
Nice!!!!
Pick me please!!!
back to the future :)
Whatever, still a win
The unknown is what I want
Sweet! I like the future!
Sweet!
Woah the future!! I hope a win is in mine!
I like surprises!
Thanks
Great idea!
I want… a running-watch with audio-feedbacks (without phone). ?
Grooving to Glen Campbell.
Cheers Ray
Why not, the future is now.
Very cool Ray!
Love it!
Mhhh a new Garmin maybe?
My fingers are crossed.
IK
“Do not dwell on the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” – Buddha?
So concentrating on this comment now, for when the future is the present moment. I think.
Outstanding!!!
what a great give away!thanks for organizing this!
Clever Training really is a great shop!
I’m in?
I want the future!
I hope it’s chocolate cake
Suspense!!!
I would love to win the future!!
Super spannend. Ik doe mee !
I’d like the unannounced! :D
I am the future!
I am grateful to receive any bling that would help me stay healthy and well. Thanks for the opportunity
Word.
amazing! hope I win
Would love to win I am sure there are some great products coming.
I want it. I want it. Anything I want!
Hmmmm…
This is Wild!!!
I’m in Ray!
7 come 11
Thanks for the opportunity
This would be baller
I like this one!
DCR FTW
That’s incredible! Thanks!
Please add me to the list
Oh the humanity! Wow
DC Is the best!
This sounds exciting.
I’d love to see the future
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
They’re finally making a movie about clocks.
It’s about time!
future it is
An offer I can’t refuse…
i think i can deal with the future. cool idea dcr
Blimey!
Blank check?? Count me in. :) I hear a wearable calling my name….
Call Captain Future!
Blank cheques – the best kind!
Does this mean I can get a delorean.
I’m feeling lucky! :-)
I like the concept on this one!
A Trip to Germany perhaps!
I want a pony. Do Clever training have a pony?
This is easily the best prize idea, I just hope I get lucky this time.
boom!
I’ll gladly sign up for the unannounced future!
Sounds cool, would be nice!
Interesting!
This really could not be more interesting than this, you r the best:)
I’m back, me like free stuff
Yes what ever, everything will be Fine ?