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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
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.
You’ve got the power!
Yes please!
I need that!!
Awesome
This will help me in my training
i’ll pick them up next weekend
Wow. These look good.
Pls based rainmaker
Power meter pedals would be great
gotta be in it to win it!
DCR gives power, thank you!
Thank you!
Raises hand – me please!
I just did my first 70.3 in April and next one is in one week time! It will be good for my 1st Ironman training next year! ??
By the power of Grey Skull
Hi Ray,
Please consider me for the giveaway :)
I would love these
I’d like the power !
Hey Ray would love some power pedals, love the blog so jealous you get to live in Paris. You need a trip to Durban SA. John
Power, dual power even? Finaly efficiënt training.
You have the power? I need the power!!
Srm is better
I need more power.
Pick me!
Nice
I want!
Cool power pedals!!
Nice!
Thanks for the giveaway Ray.
Looking good!
Yes, that’s something that would upgrade my bike. :)
Give me the power!!
Ooh, new pedals
I’d like to train with the power!!
Please!
These would be totally awesome to have!
If I could give these to my husband, I would be his hero for so many years!
Woo goo! Giveaways
Love it !
Pedals!!!!!
And finally I would have more Power ?
The power for my bike. Yes please…
Thanks Ray !
Thank you for all the great info you provide! You have my support!
Keep It up man!
Everyone needs Power. Hopefully I can eat watts for breakfast!!!
One better, than another!!! :)
Power!!!
What a great deal on dual sided power meter pedals!
I’m in!
I would love to try these.
Wow
Really?! That would be so cool to receive it!
Power me up!!!!
What a cool Thing! thanx for doing this!
Need these on my old old Raleigh!
i’m skipping my training ride for this today! :)
Guess I’ll have to get shoes with ‘proper’ road cleats if I win, I’m cool with that. :)
Wouldn’t you know it: my old PM has been on the fritz for a week. Sign me up for a pair of these!
Yes, please!
I am in need of a new powermeter, what a coincidence!
Thank you Ray!
I could use these.
Power
I need power please
I really really really really want a pedal powermeter.
I would love to get this, I need a power meter!
Let The Power be with me! Thanks Ray!
Nice ¡¡
I ascribe to have a basement as awesome as your cave! Ps love your reviews!
I still don’t know when Eastern Time is compared to GMT/UTC but everyone else seems to have posted now and I’d love a power meter so……..
What time is 6am US Eastern Time in Western Australia?
Eeeerrrrrggghhhmaaaaagaaaaawd! Beam me up Snotty! Allll the power! ?
Could really do with a set of these
Wow.
Very nice ! I need one ))
Test!
Fingers crossed! Thanks
I need this!
Count me in!
Posting for luck…
Yes please !!
One for me :-)
Pick me
Power please
Why not?
This has been on the top of my wish list for the past ten years
Would’ve loved one.
Please =)
Perfect for training on the bike
Cool beans old boy!
BOOOOOM! Gotta have that POWA!
pick me – pick me ;-)
Yes please!
Thanks Ray for all this! :)
Power up!
Bring on the power or at least let measure it!
Oooh boy i really need a power meter!
By the power of Greyskull!
Power meter pedals seem to me like the perfect system for multiple bikes, would love to try some!
Would be a nice addition…