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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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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.
Ausgezeichnet Anne…
hope it warms up for biking around a local half marathon
Congratulations to Anne!
Ray I was wondering if you’re going to do a review of Easton/Race Face Cinch powermeter? You did a short preview during last year Sea Otter but no in depth review.
I don’t plan to at the moment, though could be convinced if there’s enough interest. To be honest, I think you’re about the first one to ask. :-/
Interested as well.
Is CT VIP sale happening this spring by any chance?
Yup…coming in about two weeks. :)
Please let the Vector 3 be part of it… please let the Vector 3 be part of it… please let the Vector 3 be part of it…
… no, I’m not looking at any particular product, really I’m not, whatever could possibly give you that idea? :) (though in all seriousness, it wouldn’t surprise me if it isn’t, considering it’s still relatively new and difficult to keep in stock. We Shall See.)
In the end the Germans always win.
Well played, Anne.
Thank you Ray
for another great giveaway!
As always the random number generator is rigged against me!
I never win anything!
Congrats!!!!
I never win anything lol
Don’t worry, neither do I.
Amazing missed it completely unannounced well done Facey even though I have you as always 1st, maybe I’ll have to double up again and subscribe to emails again as well, haha hope the winner appreciates 1 less chance is there 5,742 to 1 chance of winning windfall
Anne:
If you would be so kind to tell us what you got that would ease our pain for not winning!
John
That’s awesome, thanks Ray & Clever Training! What happens now?
Magic happens!
Congrats! I shot you an e-mail, let me know though if you didn’t get it and I’ll try again.
congrats to the winner and thanks to Ray.
I feel like I was cheated since an email was never sent out. I don’t know if I should trust you guys anymore. :'(
Hi Steve – I’m not sure I understand, what e-mail are you referring to?
Cheers!
The 10% off the 935 and 735 is over, unfortunately.
I missed the window.