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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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 2024 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 got the power!!
My tri bike could use a pair.
Count me in!
Heck yeah!
Yes, please
Just what I need!
This will be a nice upgrade from a single sided Stages!!!
More power please!
Thanks Ray, could really use these
I’d love to win this! My 12 year old power meter is finally ready for retirement.
Good luck very nice give away
Power meter is next in my cycling development. I hope.
Thanks Ray. I appreciate your doing this.
Yes please.
In it to win it.
Am I too late?
Oh come on you know you want to!!!
Nice!
Hoping, hoping :)
Pick me
First time
Unlimited power!
Amazing, would love to see how low my power actually is.
I’d love to try these pedals, out.
Larry
Mmmm power pedals….
Frankly speaking althogh I am not an Italian, it is easier for me to pronounce Assioma than axiom.
Pedals for power!
This would be awesome, thanks!
Awesome
Yes please!
These would be my first power pedals!
Duo for me ?
Sweet!
Not sure why I’m not using power yet but maybe that changes today.
I need some power in my life!
Give me the Power!
Pick me, pick me (at random).
Pick me pick me!
Yes please!
Comment ;-)
I’d love to win these pedals. I’ve been close to buying these pedals based on your review. Your website has been my go to site for all gear especially on trying to figure out power meters.
Great content! I’m always looking forward to new reviews.
Love to try these out!
You’re the men!
I’d love these
Sure could use these.
I’d love to surprise my boyfriend with these Power Meter Pedals;) He really likes your blog and I do too.
Me! Me!
These look great!
Get Smart?♂️
Count me in!!!
I want them
Power Meters are above my budget…but in a giveaway I am all for start using power!!
Thanks for giveaways!
for the horde !! :)
The Fall GiveAway is Awesome Sauce!
How did I forget about today?!
I need a new powermeter
Would love some power! Thanks
I think these pedals are super nice and would upgrade the general ambiance of the bycicle.
Yes! Want.
Please choose me!
Like u’re site.
Give them to me!
More power, I need more power!
Assioma!!! Not so difficult to pronounce it ;)
Michele from Italy
I will try cycling one day
Yes please
DCR is my favorite sports gadget site!
I would love to Win❤️
I would love to ride with them
Nice
Thanks Ray!
Thanks Ray!
This is the one I want ! Duo all the way
Would be nice
These look ideal
Favero Nice!
Heyyyoooo
;)))
Fancy
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And here’s my comment
This could be my chance to keep up… #pedalpower
These would be nice to have.
A super prize It would help me a lot in my workouts.
Looks good!
I’m the winner.
Very nice!
bye bye spd
Never had the chance to try a power meter on my bike.
Pick me!
I really wanted the camera. Sleep ruins everything.
Sweet
PEDAL PEDAL
I would not mind having two pair..
Just started biking again, this would be awesome.
Megawatts!