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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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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.
Yes, please
Yes please
Hope I win.
This would be great! I hear they are the size of an oreo.
Givvvvveeee meeee!
This would be a lot easier then deciding which GPS watch to buy.
Would love to try this Garmin!
Hope this is a winner!
Would love a dedicated GPS watch for morning runs and weekend rucks! Crossing my fingers!
Yes please.
Time to replace my Forerunner 910XT
In for the win!
Yes Please!
Well, maybe I will hold off on buying one just in case ?
Awesome watch!
Thanks!
Lance won 7
Final prize is a good one
Pick me!
I need a new watch. Still using a 310xt
Ohhhh man this 1!
Saving the best for last!
ooooh, shiny!
Would love to try this watch.
Watching you.
This will make winter running almost enjoyable…
Go-to source for rec-tech reviews. Thanks, Ray!
Come here
I’m lucky..
Hope I win! Thanks.
I’d love to win this watch. I’ve been nursing along my Tomtom spark for a couple years and know I’d love to switch to a Garmin.
Hope I win
Whoop
I can use a backup 935!!!
I want it.
Thanks Ray!!
Sure, why not?
My last comment was about ray being a good egg. Now all I can think about is cooking some eggs for lunch
Yes please!
Just the perfect birthday gift to my dad!
Howdy
Yep yep
Sweet
Slightly amended AC/DC song – it’s a long way to the top of you stop and stroll. This would be a great motivator
Good show Ray good show. Cheers
Would be amazing (:
Awesome
Thanks!
This would be great for my first Ironman in November.
Pick me. Pick me!
Good
This would be perfect.
ooooooh, this would be awesome.
I need one of these. I am still using the original Vivoactive.
Now this would be a nice upgrade
Count me in please
just nice to upgrade my aged garmin 910
I want!!
For my Wife…
I’d love this watch for training for an Ironman next summer :)
I could use a new watch
I love my Garmin Vivoactive 3… This would be an great upgrade!!
Count me in!
Last one!
Hubba hubba!
Thanks DCR!
Iastbchance
It’s time for a more comfortable watch.
Winner winner wearable thinner
Win
Huhu
Neat watch. Thanks for all the giveaways, Ray!
Saved the best for last?
PICK ME PLEASE!
was thinking about replacing the battery on my garmin but I guess a whole new one would be nice
No!! I can’t believe it’s over for another year. :(
Please, please please!
Let’s finish this with a win!
another fruitless attempt on my part …
I’d love a watch upgrade!
Amazing giveaway, Ray!
Thanks
Beautiful watch
Great replacement for my aging Garmin 220.
Thanks in advance Ray ;-)
Thanks for today, the idea of winning this gadget goodness is super nice!
Thanks!!!
This will go well with the Fenix5 I win…..
Last but not least. Thanks Ray!
F5 lighter brother? Why not :)
Yes please!
This watch is SOOOO COOL!!
Forerunner for me please!
I miss the DC Rainmaker podcast!
Would be a nice upgrade from my Forerunner 305!
Would look fantastic on my wrist
Please….
Yes
Yes please
A Garmin for me!!!
Looks great!
I’m in!
In!
Entered
I would need a watch not to miss all other items in the giveaway…
Garmin rocks!
Thank you Ray
Amazing giveaway as always, thanks.
Yes please
Pretty!
I’m sad I missed you in Central Park! Thanks for all you put into your reviews.
Oh the odds…
Omg please my 920 is cracked
Thank you!
New watch party
Let it rain
Yes yes yes
Diggin this watch.
Love Garmin products!
I totally need an upgrade of my old watch…
One last try . . .
Boing.
Boom. I’m in!
Lookin for a win !!
if i am winning this i will transform myself to do Biking
This may be Garmin’s best Multisport GPS Watch ever.
Float
Hammer
Jog
This is the best thing all day.
I need a new watch. Pick me please.
Garmin would be sweet on my wrist….
Watch me
Yay!!
My 920’s seen better days!
I was hoping this would be an option!
Gotta love Garmin
This seems like a god candidate to retirerat my 310xt.
It just works
Me. Me. Me. Me!
My 920xt would be jealous, but that is ok.
Please pick me ??
Would come in handy here in oz leading into summer!
I’m in…
Sign me up please!
Please please
Nice finish! Yes please
My dream
I feel a new watch coming my way
It’s our last chance to win!
Oh, this would be nice!
It’s the middle of the night
Because one is not enough
Let’s hope this is a winner.
Definitely cool to have
More cool stuff to help me not get fat(er)!
I hope it’s me.
Would be the perfect watch to replace my old Polar.
Surely!
Yay
Please
Love Garmin❤️
Thanks!
pick me pls
And the finale
Winning this would be the bombgiggity!
Thanks for the giveaways
I need a new GPS watch.
No whammies!!
I could use a new watch!
Pick me, I love DCrainmaker, I promise to double my workouts wearing this.
Please!
I love garmin.
Pretty!
Thanks for this extravaganza Ray!
Sweet Watch! My husband would love this.
I would have to run more if I get this, let’s hope this comment isn’t picked ;~)
Hi, Ray! Thanks for your reviews, and thanks for the opportunity to win a product. greetings from Mexico
My friend is obsessed with this watch – would love to have one.
Another good one
Count me in too!
Need!
What a ride it’s been -thanks Ray!!!
Excellent watch!
I’d love to have one to train hard and listen to Britney’s baby one more time ?
I am still logging around the 920xt.
Upgrade please!
Nice!
East or West, DCR is the best!
Awesome cant wait to replace my old watch.
Thanks DCR!
Another awesome giveaway! Last one? :'(.
This would be a nice upgrade over my Vivoactive 3, I think I’d have a hard time choosing between the 645 or the 935. Either way both are awesome!
As silly as it sounds, shiny new tech always gets me motivated to get out more often, and after a 3 year hiatus, that’s exactly what I need!
Love the blog and keep the reviews coming.
Looks good
Time for a win, thanks!
yes please
I hope when I win this watch that it works better and is supported better than the Magellan Echo/Wahoo setup I have.
I would love to double up mine :P
Please pick me!
Crossing my fingers that I’ll win a watch!
Happy to receive it as a gift to my beloved wife. Cheers.
I just found out about these giveaways…
I wonder what version it is, Tri bundle?
My cycling computer died tonight on ride. It is time for a new one.
Good luck everyone!