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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.
Love it
I would love these!
Perfect for my wife’s Cannondale.
Please
I want Them, too
Want it!
These would take my training to a whole new level!
My faveroit! ;-)
Yes please, perfect for my roadie
I’d like a powermeter while I can still pay my rent.
I’ve got a bike, you can ride it if you like
Hi, I would really really really want the power meter :). It would improve my indoor and outdoor training so much! Getting a powermeter is definitely on my want-but-can’t-afford-this-month list :D
Power me up please :)
Allez on croise les doigts
Power to the people!
Cycle like a pro.
Yes please!
POWER!
Bonk city
I’ll happily take these off your hands!
Medals and Pedals, please!
Improve my power
Merci
Nice!
In power we trust!
Planning on buying these so would be nice to be given them ;)
Up tipp
Oh my, I definitely need these!
I’ve got the power!!
Give me the power!
Power = progress!
That is the one I am looking for
Great giveaway from a great website.
All the best!
Pretty please!! :)
Thanks!
Yes!!!!!
I’ll take it!!!
Feel the power!
Please!
Pedal Power!!!!!!!
This would let me check whether I do have power!
and to show my FTP!
Gerard
yay
Do i won ?
Pick me! Pick me! ;)
You’ve got the power. :-)
that is lovely
I need the power! S’il vous plait ?
Show me the power!
IN!
Power meter for the win
Thanks Ray! Hope I win something.
Great again
_o/
Hi Ray,
Count me in.
Power to the max!!
Thanks a lot !
Give me the power to win the powermeter!
A power meter is what I really want
Nice one! GL everyone
Me please :-)
Thank you for all the support you give the triathlon community. You save us a ton of money by testing new products and reviewing them. I would love to be entered to win these power meter pedals by Favor! Have a great day!
Mo mo power Scotty
would be nice
Will I ever win anything?
Send it to me – please
Thanks again Ray!
:) just great ?
Yes please
Pick me!
Would love to train for my first full Ironman with these beauties! :-)
I have the power … of Greyskull!
Nice.
Would like to get this.
Count me in!
Power to the people!
I can sleep better tonight if I am lucky to win these!!
Bring the rain!
And I was just thinking in buying a power meter :)
Ironbruin
These look awesome!
missed out on the Garmin fenix watch earlier. this would be defo better
pretty shiny thingy
Extravaganza :)
Pick me please
This would be nice….! Couldn’t hurt my training efforts!
That would be great for my Ironman next year!
mine
I never had a power meter but I definitely want one :)
Yes, Favero Assioma Duo Power Meter Pedals.
Keep those great offers coming!
Yes please
Another!
You got the touch
You got the power
Who doesn’t want a power meter? I sure do. Left and right as well
Yes, please! Thanks anyway!
Thanks
Yes…
This is all that I want from this giveaway!
Great product!!
Ooooo nice