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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 2024 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.
Yes please!
Very cool pedals, thanks!
toe socks
Yes please!
yay, pedals!!!!
I want this!
Comments!
Awesome review (as always)
These would go great on my new Roubaix!
Power
would like to try….
Sweet… Power meter pedals… }B^)
Amazing
Power climbing with these!
Even more power!
I would love the pedals – it would make my husband very jealous, and help me to beat him even more !!
Nice addition to my bike
power to pedals. thumbs up for the raffle!
I have them and I love them.
Definitely something for the next step!
This would be a nice win!
Oh ya!
Count me in!
Please please please
I’ve wanted a pair of these for a while. Hope I get picked.
Wow, great price! I hope I will be the lucky winner!
Oh yes please
Another great prize, but, unfortunately, it’s already handled (to me, I hope) ;)
It’s a long shot but here goes!
Power, power, more power
POWER!!!
wow – would love those bad boys on my tt bike.
Pedals would be great!
Fantastic. Would love these!
I’m in.
Perfect, just what I wanted!
I could use a power meter :)
P to the P
Need these so bad!
I really hope to win this!
Outstanding gear!
In!!
Do want!
Yes please
These pedals will triple my bike value
Happy to have two pedals
i like it
Power – tap
I guess I could use more power.
I would love these pedals. Thanks DC.
Please?
What we need is more power!
I want power meter
Yes! I want one :-)
Count me in!
I could use these
Yes please !!
Power to the people!
This time?
No chance of winning, but love contests.
An amazing training tool! These would hugely benefit my training for the university cycling champs!
Wouldn’t mind a pair of these
Would be great to know just how much power I can output, because in my head and imagination it’s a lot, like pro level. In reality probably not even a fraction of that.
They’ve got the power!
These beauts would be a perfect fit for my beaut.
Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner!!!
Power me up!
This is a NEED! ;)
Awesome
Just send it to Belgium!
Nice pedal. Power up!
Pick me please!
More power!
Would love this. Thanks for doing this, Ray
Need some power!
Training with power!;)
CycleOps P1’s – yes please
I’d like to tap those.
These would be sweet to have.
PLEASEEEEEEEEEE ☝✌
ooh would love these
My comment for PowerTap P1 Power Meter Pedals
Yes please! Would love to know how much power I don’t actually generate! ?
This might be the only way I can afford to ride with power. Fingers crossed
Power on!
Pedals please
whoop! Back from a run, and now I get a chance at Powertap!!! Shine a little luck on me, baby…
I’ll do a tap dance if I win this!
Vertaa nice!
I want that pedals!
I want this
pick me!
Yes please! Power me up!
Another opportunity to get a power meter!
I would love to give these pedals a try!
Want!!
Pick me please. I needs ’em.
I’d love to have one!
Hello from Barbados!!!
i want the power!