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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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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 2024 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.
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I’m in!
Here!
I could use a bike computer
Thanks
I’m in!
Yes please!!!
Great!
Sounds crazy and extravagant – sounds perfect!
Power meter, please. Pedal(s) preferred. Thx.
Love DCR!
Thank you!
Nice one Ray
me please!
Love the giveaways! So good!
The future, How cool
Make it happen
This. More of this. Thanks!!!
This is a Fantastic! idea for a giveaway!!!!
What a fun idea! Grateful for all you do, mate. Super energy. :)
Is it an ANT+ Crystal Ball?!
Yes please. Would be magic!
I’m nervous to win this!!
Can’t wait for the latest catalogue
Yay!
I have been looking to purchase for some time now, would be great to win giveaway!!!
I’m in!
Whoa! Awesome!
Trickle down economics
Would like to get the new Forerunner ;-)
I’ll comment for this!
Show me the future!
ok thanks
This sounds mysterious. Clever Training always carries the good stuff so fingers crossed.
Very intriguing
This is just unreal!
Perfect!
Uh-oh, is there a new DeLorean expected until 9/5?
Hopefully not a blank cheque. :p
Weird, but cool
nice idea
Please let there be a new smart trainer
Give me the future please!
Winning
Thanks for the great site
Ray Rocks!
If only we could go back to the future…
Bring it on!!
Cool prize
Lots of fun, awesome stuff coming out!
Fun, Fun, FUN!
Ray For President!! :-)
Yes
Woo! Coolest giveaway yet!
Let’s have some luck
Party time :)
Anything?!
Garmin Something!
Sign me up!
Great!
Oh yeah
You mean Anything ?
This sounds just awesome!
Let us dream.
Good idea, I like surprises !
I am in….
I need it, whatever it is
Not sure if my first response went through?? Yes, please to free stuff!
This is crazy! :))
Fingers crossed.
Future User
Bitte
Mysterious, exciting ! Thanks
Love a good wibbly wobbly timey whimey product.
Such future
I love future.
The future is mine….mine…..miiiiiiineeee
Whoa
Futures uncertain, I will take that gamble!
You bet, and thanks for all you do!
Yummy, cake please.
Future free stuff is fantastic!
Im in!
yes.
The future is mine!
*fingers crossed*
I like the idea of getting something sight unseen and unknown. Sounds fun and exciting.
Uh, I like surprises ☺
So many decisions! New new new new!
This is very exciting.
Looking forward to the future!
Love stuff from the future!
WOW !!! pick me !!
A new job in the sport industry would be the nicest blank check for me…
The time is now
Sounds clever and intriguing.
Here’s to the future.
good luck to all!
Awesome. Great idea!
I can has???