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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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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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My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
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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.
Winter is coming!
Okay, I lied about all the other giveaways… This is the one I really want!
I’m in!
So smart
I better write something smart here incase i win.
Can I have fries with it?
Nice!
DC Trainer-maker!
Please
I like it
Would be awesome!
Winter is coming! Send help! Or at least a tacx Neo!
Hope i have my first trainer
And again and again
Dutch pride
Hell Yeah, i wanna train like DCR !
And here too.
love it
Well, well, well, I’m pretty sure I could find a use for it!
Is that a red pill or blue pill Neo?
I’ll take either the Neo, or the cupcakes.
Yes please!
Yes!
Nice!
Let’s do this
Count me in
Perfect for the bad Belgian wether
Yes please!!
Nice!
DCR is awesome ??
I would love to spend the winter on a neo.
Simply leaving a comment below ;-)
Yes, yes, yes!
In to win.
Count me in!!
They see mee rollin’
Good one.
I’ve got the cupcake part of the training down!
“Wake up Neo”:)
Yes please
smart training
Free time to train would be lovely.
Yes, please! After over 8,000km of use, my current trainer could do to retire.
mmmm, cupcakes and pasta
This would be nice
Fingers crossed!!!
What an amazing prize, thanks Ray
Yes, please!
would love to get this
If I ever were to win something, i hope it’s this!
Wow!
In it to win it
I really need this one. Really
Neo, red pill or blue pill???
Cupcakes and trainers! I want both! Can you ask “the girl” to include some in the package? ;)
Yes, I need one!
My trainer needs a update!
Totally want one!
Sweet!
I’m in
Yes!
Yep.
Great.
That would be great, so I can hear, the TV, while my husband is training.
Thanks
Thanks
Yes please!
I have never used a trainer like this – it would be interesting to try. Anyone else have experience with it?
Yes I would like to train like you!
This would help me get through the winter.
Nice
Ham(m|st)er time!!!
Don’t even want to think about winter
Yes please!
Yes please!
willhaben!
I’ll take 1.
Love the blog. Hope I win!
Thanks for the competition
Bye bye training tires … I so need this !
Sweet!
Yes please – perfect for my winter training..!
Currently in the middle of a British summer so looking for trainer options (obviously)
What could be better than sweating all winter over a tacx neo trainer?
Great item.
Scotland is always windy and rainy. Can the rainmaker send that over here to help an old guy out! Haha!
Fantastic price!
Zwift here I come…
Thanks, Ray
I could really, really use this…
Smart trainer, but can it pedal for me?
Amazing that you’re doing this giveaway! Looking forward to riding with you on zwift
nice trainer!
This is an amazing trainer!
My trainer is very old – this would be a great replacement
This is my dream trainer. It doesn’t get much better than this.
Thank u please!
Thanks for all you do Ray
Would love to train on this.
Lucky me
I’d love to have a trainer that simulates road feel while riding on Zwift.