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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
yes please!
please replace my (strong and sturdy but stupid!) performance trainer (that I bought because you said it was the best inexpensive one like 3 years ago)!
trainer trainer trainer
This is awesome!!
Please!
Love the site and the idea of the Giveaway Extravaganza!
Get that FTP up
My neighbours would be pleased!
I’m currently training on one, but i unfortunately have to give it back to my mate next week. I’m so used to it that i would love to have my own one. Espacially 2nd hand from ray:)
Yes please!
I could use a trainer!
Yes please.
That’s the dream machine!
Gonna give it a try
For the training during winter.
Number one.
Let me train and pick me!
Pick Me!
Yes Please! Would love to win this trainer.
So quiet you can hear the Bactria working on those beans you just ate
finally a trainer to work out when it’s dark outside!
Wow!
Winter’s coming.
Want that one
Mine for free? Super
Need trainer!!!! Please. :)
Neo me up
That thing is sweet!
The winter in Seattle is rainy. This is perfect for indoor training
That’s looks fab, i would love it please.
Here’s hoping
Fingers crossed. This would be my first foray into the world of smart trainers, and winter is coming
Intervals
Intervals
Intervals
Intervals
Please!
I also train with cupcakes.
I’m actually looking into getting a trainer since it’s not yet safe for me to get back on a moving bicycle.
Big hopes!
Let´s zwift :)
my winter training would thank you
Want, want, want
Comment.
Nice trainer!
Yes
I’m in.
Making it Ray!
Red or blue pill?
I am in
Very nice!
Would love to win
The moment you go to your local bike shop and test one of these on Tuesday…. It’s like Ray knew I’d be looking and then he could post this to me instead
This would be delightful!
Fantastic trainer
Spin your legs and win
Taxc me up
That’s awesome. Hope to win
Let’s Ride!
I like the cobbles
Mmmmmmm, cupcakes!
Amazing looking product. Would love to have one.
Pleaaase pretty please!
Of course I want to train like you!!
One can dream
This trainer is on my wish list after reading your review and watching the video on YouTube … fingers crossed I’m lucky enough to win and not have to sell a child to buy one !
ohhh…very much ready for ready for this!
Me likey!
OMG X-Mas in summer. Can’t wait to ride on it.
Please!
this would come in handy during my next running injury.
I’m already pounding down the carbs. Would sure like to have a Neo!!!
I’m going to try
Best gift ever!!!
Finger, toes, and eyes crossed!
Fingers crossed (again)!
If I win the VIRB and then this… Awesome garage recordings!
Woohoo! I’d love to win!
Have a nice day !
Want!
Neeeeoooooo
Me please!
Want ! So bad !
Wow, how great it is to win something like this!
Here’s hoping this winter training is on a new trainer.
Danke
Dear
Champion
Really
Excitng
Amazing
Interesting
Neo
Machine
And
Killer
Expensive
Reward
… especially if you were to send this on the other side of the world! Thanks regardless Mr Ryan!
Sorry if this is a double post… typing in the dark is not fun!
I know it’s a longshot but here’s hoping for a Tacx Neo to get me fit this winter! Thanks
Thanks
I need a new trainer.
That’s a good looking trainer
My dream trainer!
New trainer, woot!
I could use a new trainer!
Better Zwifting, yes please
Tacx to the Max
Awesome trainer!
Awesome!
Cmoan pick me please
I need to repalce my tacxy trainer with this.
Me me me
Thanks, Ray!
Would be nice
I wanna have the best trainer :)
Yes, please!!!!