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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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 need this so hard for the winter training!
Don’t forget me
Wauw, thats cool !
Sounds Great!
Forth year here, let’s see if I finally get something…
Nice
I can probably make use of this
really nice!
This would be great in order to recover from my injuries!
Wow, yes please!
I need this in my life. Been holding off going up the Alpe du Zwift until I can get hold of one of these badboys!
nice
Me me
Winter is coming……. this would help me keep it firmly outside! Yes please.
Me please.
Pain cave is coming
Pls pls pls
For me!
Wonder! Yes please ?
Would love to climb with those wahoo machines!
yes please
Yes please!
I love wahoo
Hi RAy,
Thanks for doing this!
Kick it!
Nice!!
There’s the setup I want.
One for the pain cave…
Yes Please
Best gift ever!!!
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Thank you!
I’d love to win this for my wife! She’s an inspiration.
Awesome!
Yes, please.
I have always dreamed of climbing mount everest from my saloon
Count me in!!!
Pick me! ❤️
Great Then I could virtually climb those hills.
The winning combo!! That’s for me pls!! ;)
i soooo want it!!!
Good luck everyone ✌?
yes please
Please count me in… tomorrow it’s my birthday :)
Wow! Never dreamed this would be a giveaway. You and Clever Training keep stepping up the game.
Time to replace my Kurt non smart trainer from 2014. Riding Zwift in the right way during off season.
The only way to simulate hills in Northern Minnesota :-)
This would make zwift even more awesome!
Yes, you can :)
This would be amazing.
Yes please
I love this thing!
Here I am, ready for winter season
Yay! Pain cave season is coming!
This would be awesome.
Hi Ray !
I have the Tacx Flow, and would love to “upgrade” to the Wahoo !
Cheers !
Long time reader, first time commenter. Midwest winters are tough. Thanks for everything Ray!
Such a great gift…
Count me in for this one be a great addition to the pain cave move over rollers
Would love to try these out.
Oh yes pls!
Would be fantastic!
Going up!
Ride on!!
I would love to win this one!
Christmas is here!
Lovly jubly.
nice!
Wow, this is an amazing prize!!
Pretty please
Thanks for the opportunity
Nice
Thanks Ray! \o/
Nice trainer!
Best giveaway ever!
I love lamp
I’ll find a use for this
nice one!
I am in.
Sounds perfect for training for next season!
This would be great in my pain cave :-)
This looks amazing! Thanks for the opportunity, DC Rainmaker.
I need this in my life
Nice
Perfect timing… I’d love to move my trainer indoors again, made possible by the Core’s quiet design, as I quickly tired of having frozen feet while training outdoors last year.
Love the reviews coming, keeps me informed with no bias. Very appreciated
I am gonna get lucky
So awesome
I want!
Oh ! Wow! ? Me Please! ?
My Kickr would be happy!
Thanks
Hi Ray,
This is an amazing giveaway. I would love this.
I’d have to get a new bike. Lol
Thanks Ray!
oh no you didn’t… Core plus Climb !?! it’s craaazy Monday
btw loving the site !
Hmm nice! Looking forward to indoor working out
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This would be great!
Am I dreaming or are you giving a Core + Climb??