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I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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!
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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.
I could always use another watch.
Cool
Time for a win
Last one :)
Yay, another watch!
Nice!!
wish me luck!
Yay!
yes
I would like one!
I’m in.
Yes. This is it. 12/12.
In for the win?
Last Chance!
Oh wow, best for last apparently. That would be amazing :-)
Y
This is it!
Good watch to have.
Christmas coming early?
Yes please
Perfect to replace my 920
Sure!
Those are my dreawatch.
Yes please!
Yes please
More watches
ooohh, Nice!
See ya
Hallo
This watch is the best so far!
I’ll try
this is the one I want to win the most!
Finishing the day in style.
Me please!
This would be a perfect replacement for my fr235!
It’s been real. Thanks Ray!
I’d love to upgrade my 920xt.
Thanks.
That would be a nice addition
yes please
Oh yes! Good luck everyone!
Yes please for the Garmin
What time is it? Time to get a new watch #dadjoke
In to win!
Ok, this is actually my top choice, so, send it over :D
Give me the Garmin!
Oh, I could really use this!
One last chance
It’s my last chance
Need this
Nice watch!
Awesome – thanks for ruining this…
Last giveaway, 04:01 CET finally i can go to sleep.
Worth getting up at 4 AM!
Please
Need something to record me at the beach.
Thankfully this is the last one, I need some sleep.
Fingers crossed!
Pick Me!
I’d happily test this against my Fenix3
Nice watch!
Another great year
Give me one, just nice for my swim bike run training….
Mine
I what a perfect finish. Yes please!
At last…
A watch!
I need a new multi sport watch too, my vivoactive is biting the dust :( thanks DCR! You’re awesome :D
Run fore cover!!
Be lucky pleaseeeeeeeee go me I hope I win something
Please!
I ran the fastest this time around, hopefully breaking into the first 10 or 100 comments. DC/Ray, hope I am not too far from winning.
Last but not least. I made it all ?
What a great prize
A replacement for my half-working 910xt–that’s acceptable…
Can’t believe the day is over. Good luck to all!
Yes please
Ready!
Thanks!!
Thank you!
I’d love it. Thanks.
Saving the best TIL nest
I want one
Nice ?
Awesome!
That’s the one I’ve been waiting for.
Can’t wait to see the result!
Please, my vivoactive 3 can’t even handle accurate elevation, I could use the upgrade!
Horrray
I need this one too .
Cool
Please
Nice watch to end the giveaway on!
The best watch :.. maybe the one for me
Yes!!!!
Great last giveaway of the day. Hopefully my lucky hour.
I want to win!
Be still my resting heart
Now, that’d be awesome!
I need a new watch
I must haz dis!
Would love a new watch!
A fantastic upgrade.
I’m watching…….
Let me free from the USB receiver
Still good with my trusty 230. I’d happily upgrade though.
Whats better than 1 Garmin 935, TWO!!!!
Run run run to me!
Last chance for a watch…
Dream watch! Count me in!
So many objects of desire…
That was fun ;)
Good luck everyone and good night! Thanks for the fun today D.C.!
very nice
OMG I love this watch. This will be life changing.
One to rule them all!
I’ll take it!
Yes,please
In please :)
This would definitely be an upgrade to my Polar RX600
Thank you for all the giveaways today!
Would be nice to give this to a friend
Thus ist watch of my drewna;:)
New Garmin things are always fun.
Run run along
Crossing my fingers
Thanks!
Garmin!
Saved the best for last! Thanks so much for the fun, Ray!
Have a great day/night everyone!
935, Yes
Thank you for all your hard work!
Last but not least. Nice watch!
Yes! I would love this!
Something witty
These are awesome DCR. Thanks for doing what you do.
Ooh, I want a 935!
Nice!
Thanks for the opportunity!
Fingers crossed!
Yes please !!!!! Probably the best watch out there !!!!
Please please please choose me
Yo! Amazingly yes please!
I would love either the 935 or 645. I’ve been needing an upgrade from my 610…
Thanks Ray!
I could really use one =)
nice to win
This has been on my wishlist for awhile
Thanks
I need new watch !
Thanks
Great Watch!!!
Thanks for doing all these giveaways!
I like this one
Last chance saloon
It’s about time
Let’s hope..
Excellent giveaway. good fun too
Oooo me likey!
I was hoping the 935 would be available!
Love it
Watch me win this ;)
Nice watch
Thanks for a fun day.
Would love this
very nice indeed! thanks!
Um, YES.
I could use one of those!
Thanks again!
Hi Ray, I’ve outperformed my vivoactive 3.
Watch this space.
That’s a wrap.
Yes please!
I would love to win!
Would be great to try! Count me in please!
that would be great to have
I love lamp
Sweet watch.
Nice!
Count me in!
I want this so bad….please pick me!
Yes
Maybe I’ll actually win this one
The one I have been waiting for.
Yeeees
Love these watches!
Count me in!
Thanks !!
In for this too!
Top notch giveaway, I think everyone that won something will be very happy (hope I’m one of them :D).
Thanks Ray!
The last one! Thanks for having this every year!
Want want want
Fantastic product. Count me in.
Sign me up please
DCR is a gear review God!
Last one!!!
Great watch
Nice watch!
Watch out!
With this, I wouldn’t get lost anymore.
Last one! Now, time for sleep. Hope you get some rest too Ray.
This looks great!
There there!
This really is a great watch!