Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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.
Would love this!
Fantastic prize
Love your work dude!
Winning would be awesome
Yes please!
I would like to win the prize!
I won? OMG, thank you! Where should I send the shippment details? :))))
Maybe I’d make a good cyclist!
My goodness. The holy grail.
This would be an awesome setup for days at the firehouse! You guys rock!
Wow. What a dream set up.
Please
I hate Zwift ;-)
All the climbs
Awesome! Thank you!
Supply your own bike you say?
Keep climbing!
I’ll take it, thanks
Yeah, This looks great!
Want want
Yes please!
Another great prize, was hoping to pick up a turbo trainer this year to keep my ride fit during winter.
Now one of these would be awesome
I’ll have so many more friends if I own this! *g*
That would be such a great addition for my pain cave…
WOW, what an awesome combo! Hope I win!
How many trainers is too many trainers? :)
I’m ready to climb!!
Yes please
The uphill battle continues…
Awesome!
My wife would have so much fun with this on Zwift
Not again, winning
Wow, would be awesome to win this!
Awesome giveaway!
Don’t think I need one, but…
I really want it.
Just in time for winter ?
Where is the downhill setting?
Yup. Over here, choose me!
Hey man, I want one!
Yes
Yes please! This would make the cold dark winter so much nicer!
Wow, great giveaway!
Yes please
Kicker will be way better than my 20 year old trax
Nice setup! drool…
Winner!
You can give me a good old Kickr up the bottom
Up for this too!
Yes please.
A KICKR CORE is an amazing giveaway, a KICKR CLIMB is yet another exciting giveaway, but both together that is just … well, I am not sure there is an appropriate superlative. All I can think of is just Wow!. I do believe though that my ELEMNT BOLT would love to have a couple of new friends to play with.
Training time
Beauty
Wow, this looks great!
Perfect timing
Is it me?
Yeah!!!
Totally wicked dude!
Please
I do really need a new trainer as mines just broke and winters on way;)
Wahoooo
I’d love to have this!
Would fit to my wahoo elemnt bolt
Would be great
Nice trainer for the winter :-)
If I get to win one thing my entire life, (except for the lotery) please let it be this!!!
Yes, please :)
Wahoo!!!!!
Perfect for winter
Woot!
That’s an awesome for indoor training. I would like to have one !
why not to upgrade my old trainer??
Sweet
yes please …
Oh, how exciting these little gadgets are !
Let me try!
This would help me through the rainy winter months in Seattle!
I am in!
Wow what a wonderful prize.
Thanks for the great reviews.
Thanks, Ray!
Nice one
Wish me good luck…
Great Prize
Oh yes please
DCRM for the win
What an awesome giveaway!
Thumbs up
Thank you Ray
Count me in!!!!
Yes please!
Managed to break the one in Sky take over of Pinarello shop on Sunday. Technican didn’t have much of a clue!
This got to be mine.
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar!
This is awesome!
yes please
I can’t wait to win
Climb please
Wow, I’m in!