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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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Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
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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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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 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.
Awesome!!
Sleepless night for DCR today.
Those would look good on my bike.
Pick me pick me
This would improve my training! Good luck to everyone
Pick me, pick me, pick me!!! :)
Yes please
Biscuits!
I want them!
Can I have them please? :)
Power on!
please!
im in
I’m in.
This is great!
Pedals would be awesome!
Would love these! Thanks!
Yes, more power!
Hey!
I need more Power :)
Would love a pedal based power meter to easily swap between all of my bikes!
In for an ounce…
Not bad. Pizza
Yes, please
Those would be great on my bike. I would even buy road shoes to go with them!
Nice one again!
Woow ! – two chances to win a set of power meter pedals in one day – nice :o)
Wow great giveaway!
You have the power…but I’d sure like it :)
Yes please!!!!
Cool prices!
So many gadgets I’ve never owned!
*fingers crossed*
Need to tap some power.
Oh, yes please!!!
Even more power!
Wow!
giveaways are owesome!
I need it! :-)
Hit me up with some pedals!!
These would make me the best cyclist in the world*
*Maybe
Can I get these amazing looking cakes here?
Ok, these are the ones I am hoping to win!
Yes, please!
Yes please. In it to win it.
Go Go Power Meter
Need more power must up the powerrrrr….
Please Oh Please!
Great giveaway
Oh but this is a product I know is good!
Power tap-tap-tap it in!
I think I need it,
I never have one of this kind product.
Wanna try it.
I TOTALLY NEED THESE. (Need some power action for my right foot…)
Yes, please!!
i’m in
Yes please!
I have the POWER!!
Will these make me faster?
By the power of Greyskull…
This is awesome
Pleeeeeeeaaaaaase!!
+ 1
My Pioneer power meter just stopped reading the right pedal. This would be perfect timing.
It needs more power!
Yes please!
cool!
Oh they would be beautiful on my Aeroad
Always wanted a power meter! Fingers crossed
Awesome! Thanks for all you do Ray.
yes please
Yes!
Give me power!
woooow
This is my dream power meter
Buen regalo
Pick me!
Power me up!!!
Giveaway please
Me me me!!!
I need to Peee one ! ?
Me Please!
Yes please and thank you!!!
Pretty please
Thank you for this giveaway
Yes please. I could use some more power
Power. That’s what I need, maybe a motor as well. but this is a start
Need More watts!
I want it ;)
Thanks for these give-a-ways Ray!
I got the power!
Nice, the more chance one a power meter, the beter :)
I’m in!
I want them most!
Woot woot power power everywhere lets go
I’m in, I hope.
Good luck everyone!
these or the faveros I’d be grateful
Please let it be me this time
I’ve had my eye on these for ages. Saving the pennies.
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