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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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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.
These would be awesome to have when I move my bike onto the indoor trainer to rehab running injuries.
I would love to have a powermeter so much! But in 10 weeks my second child will be born so I just can not shell out the money for that right now (or in the near future).
Would love these
I would live to have these pedals!! Thanks Ray
You have the power to give me the power Ray!
Yes please! I need a new power meter!
Thanks for giveaways!
htfu
Look to the North of Norway – for peaceful rides on trails and roads.
I’m in!
Woohoo! Power time!
I hope I win! Power up!
I’d have great trepidation seeing the first set of figures – but more numbers means more fun, right?
Yes please
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For my brother!
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Cool!
I would like these pedals!
woohoo this is rad !
Pedal away!
I’ll take it!
I need the power!
Give it the beans, read it on screens.
Nice thing!
One day I’ll win something, but power meter pedals would be pretty awesome.
Let me have some power data, please!
I need pedals that will give me super powers!
Power to the people!
Pedals would be lovely.
Yeah I want some favero!
Thanks for the chance to win!
More power!
Oh please I want these.
Upgrade from stages
Just what I need.
Here here
Would be nice
Yeah~
I would sell almost any close relative for these
Christmas in September
Yes
This would be an awesome tool to have.
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I could use some new pedals
I would like to have them please :D
Please please please pick me.
Pick me!!!
Pedal power!
Nice!
Helmut wants all the gear!
Include me please
Thank you ray!
Yes please ?
nice pedals
Hey, since somebody’s gotta win, why not me?? :-)
Pick me!
I’ve been considering a pedal based power meter for a while. These would be nice.
Power!
Pedal power
Yes, please!
I’d like one to replace my stages
Would fit perfect on my bike
In
Yes, please
? pick me!
There is no chance that I will get one of these..
Awesome!!! Pick me!
Still sleeping..
Would be my first power meter.
DC Rainmaker is the best!
I could really use them!
Must have! :-)
Count me in!
Good luck everyone
Power meter pedals! Yes please!!
These would look sweet on my new bike (that I will have to buy if I get these)!
Ready for power meter
Sure would like to have those : )
My bike would love these. ?
Really really interested on those. Thanks
mmmmmm free pedals…nom nom nom
DCR FTW
I hope I’m lucky!
Thank you!
Would love some of these!
No pick me!
For the data freak :)
Been going to add power for awhile now. Would love these. Thanks Ray and Clever Training for the chance!
Pick me! I would love these pedals
Thanks
Howdy pardner
I need some new pedals to move on from the SPD type, these would do the trick ?
My training would really benefit from a power meter.
Cool. I want this.
Me!
Ride on
really want them…
First time caller
More power!
Awesomeness over 3k comments this time!