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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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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.
these would be great.
do not mind getting “just two of something”
Power to the people!
Thanks for the opportunity!
For my long lost brother
Thanks for the opportunity!
Mine
We need more Power :)
Power to the people!
Would love to give these a spin! :)
Awesome giveaways!
More. Power!
I’d love these!
Nice
I would love to have these pedals.
Me, me, me! :-)
I want the power (meter)
Just in time…?
Hope I am in time for these beauties
These would sure be more versatile than my power tap.
I need POWER!!!
I’m in! Thanks Ray…
Great pedals!
I’d love to win!
Yes please, I’d love these.
Would love to have these for my Ironman training!!!!
I love this power meter
let me know how week I really am
My superb form is only missing these pedals my friend! :-)
Fingers crossed!
In
P1 for me please
This would be perfect for my bike.
Let’s see if I’m lucky on this one.
Cool!
awesome、i want them
DC Rainmaker is a star
Pretty cool stuff that you can use!
Yes please!
Phwoar these would be a nice upgrade on the R540s ;)
Would love to have these.
Please :-)
Me please. Me
I could do with some pedal power!!??????????? Please !
Oh man, it just keeps getting better! I would love to own these pedals!
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
We need more power captain.
Hooray for pedal power!
Great pedals, I’d love them!
In it to win it!
I need this!!!
Looks great!
Love to get these and compare to my Stages PM
Thank you DCR!
Power
Two year old at home… gotta train smarter because 5 hr rides are gone
You can never have too many Power options.
Nice! :)
I’m in.
Ohh god, more power meters:)
Great product!
hi、awesome、i want them
Two of something!
Yesssss
This would be an awesome prize
Pedals would be cool
Oh my! I would love love love to win this giveaway! Thanks for everything you do!
Cheers!
I would love a pair.
Thanks for the chance!
Power to the people?
Nice
Thanks for the neat tool to play with!
Thanks
After I win these, the lottery is next!
Throwing my name into the hat
Great for next year’s targets
Would love to have these
I need a power meter set up to take my training to the next level!
Uf, just in the market for a new PM for my TT. Here’s hoping…
Oooh pedals!
I just became an Ironman and really want a powermeter to get a PR next time I sign up for one!
These are awesome pedals!
love it!
I want
Sweet pedals!
Would love these
One in 5000 chance in winning a pair of these awesome P1 pedals. Awesome!
Yes Please
Powertap is the best!
Would be great gift for my husband!
Free stuff is great!
Best prize so far!
short crank riders need power-based pedals!
Worth a try
Oh yeah :)
Would love those pedals!
these look real nice. I’d like to put them on my bike.
Power meters, which I don’t currently have, are an amazing training aid. These ones look wonderfully simple to install and very accurate.
Whoever gets these will be very lucky.
Hook me up DCR! Thanks!
I want them most!