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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.
Does it shake to tell me when the next giveaway opens?
Why not me?
Need for Minnesota Winters!
I really need a trainer!
New to your site but appreciate all you do. Will be supporting you in the future.
Thanks.
Pick me!
Thanks!
Godammit, I can’t stand trying to be original. I’m 4 beers deep and my mind’s blank. S’il vous plait, I need this god damn trainer.
Would love this
Hi from Spain! I m in!
Cobbles rumbling and more powwwaaaaa
Yes, please!
I am in! (ツ)╯Even if I don`t win, it was awesome to meet you in person Ray: link to strava.com
Awesome!
So cool!
Please, please give it to me.
want!
Wow!
A new would be right dandy in my cave.
Hey/there//
I’m ready for the next Zwift season.
Hope I win!!
let’s go spin
Yooooooooooo
Need me some TACX for New England winter!
Gotta get my zwift on!
NYC winters are long
Great idea!
Would love this
pick me pick me!
Woulsd love to train on this thing….
Please please please. This would be the perfect gift
Train hard!!
Would love me a new smart trainer!!
Perfect!
Would be a great add on to my basement training
Check my Zwift game when I win this.
Would be nice to train in-doors.
I wanna train like you, Ray !
Power!
I’d love this level of quality for a MT winter!
tacx neo would be a sweet upgrade
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Need a trainer!
I want to have one please!!!
Great trainer! Hope I win it!!
Tacx is top
Winter training would be so more enjoyable with that!
i want it
It’s a little big, but I’m sure i could find a place for it
Everyone wants to be like Ray!
Yes
Wahoo…I’d love this!
Would love one of these.
Yes please
Awsome
Just what I need.
yay, trainer!
Would love this to train up realistic hills to challenge husbands lead out!
Nice!
pick me, pick me!
Cool
With the help of this trainer I’ll be able to train so effectively I’ll be on a ProTour team next year! I’ll be the first pro rider over 60 years old!
With this trainer my quality of life will be so immeasurably improved I’ll be in heaven on earth for the rest of my days!
Please, please pretty please!
Train hard to eat more cake
Yes please!
Yes
Winter is coming – Yeah, a trainer would be nice
Ok this one I really want. Thanks in advance.
Fingers crossed
Here’s hoping I win!!
Could always use a trainer upgrade
Yes please!
I think I need a fan now.
Yes, please!
I’ll take one!
Indoor cobblestone simulation!
4 beers deep and can think of nothing original to say
this will go great in my new pain cave set up.
I would love another one
Neo.
Oooh. Thanks!
The extravaganza keeps on giving!
Pick me!
Pick me because, well I’m not really sure I have any worthwhile reasons but would be super super cool form my Ironman 70.3 training.
Please
This is the best one yet.
That old be amazing to win ?
THANKS RAY!
Wawoo I would love that ! Thank you ^^
Yes
How great is ray
Be great to have this for exercising when i am just too lazy to go out!
Awesome
Yes please!
Extravaganza, not normal!… :)
Last but not yeast for the cupcakes.
Looking for a win! Would be cool to have this trainer :)
Let’s ride
I’m not a smart man but would love a smart trainer
I would like to cause pain to my legs with this device.
That is one sweet training program!