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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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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.
These would be great.
can’t have enough power meters
its mine
Awesome, look forward to winning.
A pair, please :)
Power.
Yes please :)
Would love these for traveling (hard to carry a PT wheel around)
Great pedals! Thanks for offering this giveaway to the cycling community!
Power it all! ;-)
Surely the Jewell in the Crown of the Giveaway Extravaganza!
Yes yes!!!!! Keep it going! Thank you
These look great!
Woo, thanks Ray!
This would be great for my son, please
I’d love a power meter!! :-)
Öööö this is a nice giveaway.
Yes, full power!
Nice!
No Ride without Power anymore, on every Bike!
More powaahhhh!
One of the most practical power meters
Doctors say that Nordberg has a 50/50 chance of living, though there’s only a 10 percent chance of that.
i’m a wario, i’m a gonna win!
A pair for me, thank you!
Please please please pick me. I need the Power! :)
Power ?
? ???
Awesome giveaway!
Sweet!
-_-
Pick me!
I’m in!
i really really need them.
I’m in
Let’s give this one a try
Dreaming of some P1 Pedals! 1am here woke up just at the right time!
Wants it!
POWERTAP!
I could use these.
Power meter……good.
I wouldn’t mind a set!
I Feel Lucky! :)
Yes please!
I would never ever enter any contest again if I would win! Pinky promise!
So, let me get this right. These will make me more powerful!? :)
Good luck to everyone. Thanks to dcr for putting on these giveaways!
Nice
Man… A power meter is exactly what I want right now!
pick meee
Sweet….
Great giveaway! PowerTAP!
OOOHH Yeah I need a PM
pick me
Need the power (analysis)!
I am in!
Please please please!
Good luck everyone.
This looks great!
Pick me!
Glad to see more options for power measurement. Thanks!!
Would give it a try:)
This would be wonderful, as I’m certain new equipment makes me faster. Or, at least, the next new piece will. . .
This day is so exciting.
Hard core pedal fan
Like.
Good luck all
Yes please
Powering through this extravaganza!
I need this! :)
Thank you
More power!
Now!
Love it!
I really want this. On a side note. I could enter as many giveaways that i like right?
Moar pedals :)
Ooh, a power meter yes please!
i need pedals
I love your reviews and your YouTube videos.
That would be nice!
Love the blog.
Thanks
Pee wun time!
Pick me please.
it’s me …again
really need a win today!
I’ve got the power!
Would love to win this.
it’s amazing power meter
I’ve enjoyed my Powertab hubs, the pedals should be equally as nice and easier to transport when traveling and renting a bike.
More pedals!
I like turtles. And power meters.
thanks
Lucky me or lucky you? :)
Awesome!!!
Yes please
Ooooh pick me! Pick me! Please!
Measure what matters! power to the people!
Yes please to the nth power!!!!!
Awesome and good luck to all!