I’m excited to announce a new partnership for US readers, with Backcountry.com & CompetitiveCyclist.com! This new partnership helps support the site here, while also getting you a discount on applicable items as well using the DCR Coupon Code. And, atop that, they’re sponsoring giveaways like this very one right here. Win-win!
Both Backcountry.com & CompetitiveCyclist.com are owned by the same entity, and thus you’ll largely see most of the sports tech items I tend to review on both platforms. Eagle-eyed readers have noticed a slow transition of links over to Backcountry.com & CompetitiveCyclist.com over the last few weeks – and I’ve already seen a number of you taking advantage of that. Using the links here on the site (always on the sidebar), or in the review posts directly, helps support what I do here. It’s much appreciated!
Atop that, I’ve been working with the folks at both companies to increase inventory and stocking in the sports tech product areas you care about most, something you’ll probably start to see the benefits of over the next little while (and in some cases, already).
For those readers that have been around the site a long time, you’ll know previously my main partner in the US was Clever Training, for some 8 years in fact! And they’ve been a great partner over that timeframe not just for the site, but for thousands of you as well. Links to Clever Training will continue to support the site through the end of October, but not beyond that. Your existing Clever Training VIP memberships will remain valid beyond that, as do any points you’ve accrued.
Now to get this party kicked off, I’m doing a $500 gadget giveaway. It’s been a while! The winner gets a $500 gift certificate to Backcountry or Competitive Cyclist for the gear of their choice. It could be a watch, a bike computer, or heck, even just a whole lot of gels. Or a hoodie. Whatever floats your boat. Now, while the Backcountry/Competitive Cyclist site is mostly blocked in Europe and some other places, fear not – you’re still good! You can continue using Wiggle or Amazon to support this site (they are always on the sidebar). And, if you are a non-American winner, you’ll still get up to a $500 gadget of your choice that’s from their inventory. See, I have you covered!
Use Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first-time users saving 15% on applicable products. And both Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping!
How to enter the giveaway:
Simply leave a short description below in the comments with what your weekend workout plans are. Even if that ‘workout’ includes spending time with Netflix. Recovery is important!
Note that simply putting the word ‘Run’ in the box is likely to get caught up in my SPAM filters. And nobody wants to be sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM. So, adding a few extra explanatory words helps! Got all that?
Good luck!
The giveaway entry period will run through Monday, October 19th, 2020 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time. Winner will be selected randomly. One entry per person. The selected product will then be ordered immediately and shipped immediately, assuming it’s in stock. If the winner is outside the US, I’ll work with you directly to get you all sorted out. Note that your information above stays entirely within the dcrainmaker.com site and is not given to any entities, except the winner of course, as to be able to place their order.
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Need Dome running before the second Lookdown is coming.
Recovery run with kids on their bikes
Kitesurfing if there is enough wind
Heading out for a short run just now (building back up after Achilles tendon issues…), and will probably get in some Zwift time later on.
Too bad, no soccer for the kids. So will have some extra spare time. Long MTB ride on Sunday. Maybe sneak in a run on Saturday
5k run and Zwift session on Saturday. Wicklow mountains spin on Sunday, pending weather check
Gravel cycling in Denmark, the best cycling ??♂️
Wood cutting – winter preparations happening over here
Coastal trail run tomorrow
Grown up serious ride in ridiculous clothes Sunday morning, followed by less serious rip with the kids through the woods later on in the day. Den building will involved. And maybe snacks
90minute trail running.
Going to explore some new trails at Kliprivier is Johannesburg, South Africa!
Just a short run thuis weekend, maybe a ride along the countryroads.
I will fight the first rain of the season by walking 10k to the center and running my usual 5k tomorrow.
I’ll spend the weekend chopping wood. That’ll be a workout for sure.
Winter workout will be like a low key cycling at a slooooowwww pace :-)
I’m lucky enough to have a 4-day weekend (try it, it’s great!)
Friday: Leisurely recovery / endurance ride outdoors (instead of Zwift 4 week FTP booster wk 1, day 4)
Saturday: wk 1 day 5
Sunday: Rest day from cycling, walk with my wife and the dogs, go for our weekly Wild Swim – either in the sea or a Dartmoor river
Monday: wk 1 day 7, plus perhaps an outdoor ride with a friend
Morning Ray / a lazy h job of this morning and leading a pacy group ride tomorrow
Strength and flexibility workout today, followed by a long run tomorrow.
An easy low-pace 10K run + a rest day. Simple enough.
Ergo workout on the Concept2 indoor rower.
Will go to the pool with my eight-year-old, and that will be a (albeit unstuctured) workout …
Hi, My plans for this weekend are a bike trip with my son in the forest on Saturday. Then on Sunday I will do road cycling.. about 60 km.
Sunday mtb ride
Strength intervals on Zwift Saturday, mountain biking in the Quantock Hills Sunday.
After a week of run commuting to work I’m looking forward to a weekend at home with my child (or even better, spend some time on the outside with my child) . At least until Sunday, than I’m exited to run again.
Netflix and chilly century in the autumn sun for me. Plus recovery nachos.
Just a couple of runs to build my base mileage back up.
A easy ride on bike trainer today and a longish run tomorrow
10k sunday slow run with my son cycling beside me and then lots of stretching
Finishing week 7/12 of Zwift Build me Up training plan, happy to switch next to a regeneration week.
This weekend I’m doing a sprint triathlon, the first and probably the last of the year… Glad and sad at the same time!
A long run on the local trails, with hopefully some late autumn sunshine goodness.
Nothing planned just spending time with the family :)
A trainer ride (watching the woman giant slalom).
I’ve cycled over 13000 miles this year so far. This weekend I’m taking the kids out on their bikes before the rain next week and then we’re all eating cake ? mmmm
Recovery weekend a hard week’s effort. Gentle zwift ride on Saturday, followed by 20mins run on Sunday
Well, my plans for the weekend are floorball refereeing on saturday and an easy run on sunday
Run sessions in the living room with hand cycling in front of the TV
Long easy road ride today, either indoor ride or mountain bike ride depending on the weather tomorrow.
Have great weekend :-)
Hopefully some outside riding, otherwise a trip on Zwift today. Tomorrow we’re on the couch watching the pro’s in Italia and in the tour of Flanders: fireworks ?!
My weekend training it’s a long run to be ready to a future marathon!
Eat Drink Bike Sleep
Doing my Sunday long run to complete my weekly mileage goal
Two 2hour zwift sessions with my newly (yesterday) bikefitted winter bike. Hope the knees like it better now.
I am about to test my new Flux S then maybe a littel run on Sunday.
5hr bike ride, mainly to practice nutrition. So I’m trying to look at it as a 5hr picnic!
I am going for a run in the rainy forest. Maybe. ;-)
Setting up turbo trainer and zwift for winter
Keeping the old joints oiled ?
Zwift Academy workout 6 and probably a longish Zwift ride to check a route I don’t yet have if the little one sleeps long enough!
Saturday 1 hour run at 65-75% critical power and Sunday a longer 2h30 run at the same percentages.
Family time this weekend which means means herding the 2 youngest on a hike up and down a local hill to tire then out! Hopefully get out for an hour or 2 on the bike tomorrow morning too though…
Zwift all the way….
Back on the bike after 14 days quarantine
A 100km bike ride with a total elevation gain of 2000m!
A couple more days of easy light running.
Short run on Saturday, short ride on Sunday with a long recovery afterwards with plenty of 0,0% beer involved. Recovery is the best part of all training plans, you know.
Recovering from a hip injury so it’ll be daddy daycare for the weekend :-(
A short run and some Zwift Racing are my weekend plans
Drinking wine in the sauna and relax.
It’s getting pretty cold in Moscow, so i’ll probably stay at home and do some weights training.
Weekend plans include taking my son to his scout meeting and having a sneaky trail run nearby, then sharing a cake with him on the short walk home. Tonight is pizza night and then tomorrow I’m hoping to complete my first 50k on two wheels ?
It will be a mix of taking care of the backyard, repairing my bike, healing my knee and some sleep ?
Run through the Amsterdam Bos, and trying not to get covid!
Recovery this weekend ! BBQ
Roasted lamb today, home made lasagna tomorrow and a couple if nivel walks
Today we’re planning a hike and campfire in the forests. Tomorrow hopefully a run if my knee feels better
Watching sport sitting on the turbo/Zwift l, maybe even a run with the dog
Going to do a long ride to visit the family
Doing 3 weeks at work on night shift so options are limited but try and hit the gym and rest.
Double run Saturday, followed by recovery Yoga Sunday
I have a room that’s part home office, part bike shed, part mancave which is currently a mess. So I’ll be cleaning that up. And I’ll probably go out for a hike to enjoy the autumn weather.
At least 2 rides hopefully enjoying autumn
Just saw that post on my way to Saturday long run. It’s a pity that new partners are US based, but maybe I will be lucky. Nice weekend to Ray and all readers !
Recovering from an injury.
Into the canoe for some upper body exercise for me, then maybe a cx loop later.
Sadly I’ll be recovering on the sofa trying to avoid stress
Long ride today. No specific plans for tomorrow.
This weekend I am going for a half marathon distance training with two best friends! With sufficient social distance, but still possible to see and talk to each other
A trail run in the Woods with my 11 years old son, instead of the beach trail on Sunday which was cancelled 10 jours ago…
Swimming with my 2 year old!
After running and cycling every day since July I think I probably need the weekend off. I’ll be relaxing with a Starbucks and probably ironing my kids school uniform.
Thanks for the giveaway Ray
Fixing puncture and winter prepare bikes and go for rides and movie nights with family
Long easy kayak session on Saturday, then on water intervals on Sunday (ouch)
Weekend workplans will be determined by Garmin suggestions. Used that for the first time today (threshold run it was) and are looking forward tomorrow.
Planning for the next season
To day I’m going for a run with my 835 that I hope to soon replace with a 845. And tomorrow I plan for a Zwift ride
80km bike on sunday morning then a nap.
A 10k race on sunday, hooray!
I hope to swim a bit if I won’t be sneezing
In a hotel gym. But at least with Stryd the treadmill run will be accurate.
Some trails and then… Netflix! :)
Sustained power intervals Saturday morning. 5km best effort Sunday morning followed by stretching and foam roller
Long bike ride and long run!
I‘ll go for a run in the woods!
Enjoying the warmth of my house as it is too cold.
This weekend it’s a social gravel ride on the Downs Link route… Guildford to Shoreham and back.
A long run on saturday, rest, and my birthday on sunday. This my week-end.
Recovering after a week of hiking. With lots of beer, and good food!
Long walk on saturday and a long bike and strenght session on sunday to fully enjoy the good weather this weekend.
We’re still in lockdown here, so Zwift, Zwift and more Zwift for me.
Probably trail running around the nearby lake.
I am going to visit a large eco-chocolate factory in the Steiermark, Austria. This will be very tasty, but has to result in intense indoor-training on sunday (due to bad weather).
Well, its raining here 4 or 5 day in a row, so probably just chilling and enjoying time with my family, however i will go check my new potential bike.
I have off-season and some easy tranings. Today i have 1 hour easy spin in regeneration and tomorrow, I don´t training because off-season is once a year!!!!! Tomorrow is my cheat day and i would surf on internet all day. Sorry , my english is not good
MTB ride with my best friends on Sunday morning
A short ride on Zwift today before I watch the pros TT-ride in the Giro. Tomorrow will I probably do a 4 hour base ride on Zwift and watch the Giro and Flandern.
The current plan is i longer trainer ride + a T-run. I may break up the ride into two sessions. Tomorrow is a longer run and house hunting.
Food run for my parents due to Covid restrictions then home to my new budget home gym due to Covid.
Sunday I’ll go out on bike on a hilly route due to the flat route being in lockdown due to Covid and then possibly some band work swim strengthening because our pool is in local lockdown YES because of Covid.
Yes there is a theme lol but you got to keep moving forward.
Off to swim skins in 11c river training for local winter swim gala. Then drinking hot chocolate, and hot tub later.
Easy 45km ride today then long ride with the local tri club tomorrow.
Hiking with the kids and maybe some recovery strenght training.
I just had a nice 2400m pool swim. Tomorrow 100km bike ride.
I won’t workout, gotta repair some family bikes.
Off to Cornwall searching for marine life which seems to be blooming in the Falmouth Bay area with sightings of basking sharks, pilot whales, tuna and dolphins over the last few months. Heading out on the paddle board with the gopro hero 9 and no wetsuit in 14 degree seas to keep it honest! And then spending time enjoying pasties and crab sandwiches with my fam.
Ran too and from work yesterday so today’s run will be at a slow easy pace followed by some quality loafing on the coach along with some cold ones and a family movie night later!
Paint the alterations to the bedroom & bathroom.
Planing a 3h+ bike ride and a rum with the stroller
First off, going to buy some extra warm socks. After that, a short ride through the woods.
A short ride and maybe an indooor session.
Unfortunately, I will be working the entire weekend.
Broken training provides a good excuse to ride outdoors, couple of longer rides with medium length climbs
It’s going to be a long run on Sunday morning.
Bike ride with daughter, rock climbing with son, dog walking with wife! Love my weekends ?
Weekend workout plans — pancakes, pizza & plodding (hmm, could be a link there…)
2h of easy riding on Saturday, followed by 2h of easy Running on Sunday.
I will do a quick run to the paincave and do some cycling in Zwift. Inddoor season has started for me
Enjoy scenery of automatisch doing a nice hike. Garmin on for the tracken.
It feels like winter in Minnesota. We just go snow in the Twin Cities! So, I plan to do a run.
Brick training on the indoor trainer & treadmill in front of my tv with Netflix switched on
A gravel ride in the rain, followed by a long run on Sunday
As with any day of the week with a Y in it (y not after all haha).. I will be mixing my running with some plogging
My new frame is due for delivery today, so my “workout” plan ist to take the parts off the old frame and build up the new one.
Gravel grinder Saturday….
Riding up, up, up. Then North through the high country, followed by the ever-fun down, down, down back to the coast. Lunch in tropical paradise and then south along one of the prettiest roads in the country. Probably have a beer while sitting in the pool on return.
180km of kefi
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20 mile bike ride with wife, maybe a long hike, and a few 5k runs.
Tidying the garage will do for the workout :))
Trying a team trial on Zwif and a TR workout this weekend
Easy effort 24km trail run on Saturday with friends
Easy 10km run with 20min tempo effort on Sunday on undulating trails
Some cross-training on a water rower Sunday evening to relax.
off season baby, so some kind of base run and an easy session on zwift
Easy 10 mile run on Sat
Easy ride on Sun
Loving my new Fenix 5
“Rest” weekend for me! (No real rest for parents amiright)
I’m taking two days off before the new plan Monday, so just walking for the weekend.
One short and one long trail run in the south of Vienna.
Getting out for a cycle in the fresh air before our country goes into a potential second lockdown with a 5km limit from home.
Gonna run a 15 km trail.
An hour on the trainer on Saturday and on Sunday. Maybe a walk on Sunday as well.
Walking the puppy twice a day, some arm raises lifting my kids onto my shoulders ;) puppy training today, so lots of bending over (while obviously sucking on my stomach)
Enjoy the wild with a trail run through Tungareshwar forest.
going for a Sunday ride in our local hills while the kiddies are in zoom class!
Take a 28Km recovery ride along the Vancouver Seawall, the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront cycling path.
It’s raining all the time, so I’ll spend some time in a gym.
my weekend? running, cycling? better watch some movies….
Hanging the curtains!
Perhaps a short walk as I’m currently struggling with a bad knee
A short run today and a longish ride ?♂️ tomorrow
long ride today…. very long ride on mothers day!
Saturday starts with morning prayer. Gottta keep the spirit right too. 2500 yard swim. Catch up on things around the house. Then a short bike, 15 miles or so in the afternoon. Sunday morning is the 5 mile trail run in the park.
The rest of Sunday is recovering and usually involves some grilling.
You’ll find me bkooling the roads just beside home. That’s 2020.
It’s a rest weekend for me
Just got a Zwift Run In The Park event in the bag, probably get a nice long Zwift bike ride in too (Quatch Quest most likely) sometime tomorrow (Sunday).
Saturday 1 hour easy spin after a long hiatus off the bike
Sunday 2 hours same intensity, a big cookie, study and another cookie in that specific order :)
A bike ride somewhere
Great new partnership, good job Ray! I’m not in great spirits so the week-end plans should shut down easily: a gentle ~10K run before lunch and a good home-trainer session this pm; and probably a longer run tomorrow morning and a little bonus HT session maybe on pm.
Hike with my Vizsla in the Surrey Hills, an easy recovery bike ride on Sunday- easing back after 2 weeks to recover from a back strain.
Zwift session on sunday
Gonna go run in a miniature urban forest! …best I can get until I can get away to real mountains and trails!
I will ride indoor.
Hiking up mountain Parnitha and running down from the back trail
Just started first week off in a while, so I’m going to be out hiking in the Peak District with the wife, and fitting in some running too. Cheers DCR!
Cowman Duathlon Event in Emberton UK
One tempo run, one long bike ride and two swims! Training for 2021 started earlier this week already!
Saturday is getting the trainer bike up and running again for winter. Sunday is a gentle 65km with my regular riding crew.
First a bootcamp session and if I’m up for it a run on sunday
Lifting a whole lot of boxes and furniture as I move into a new house. Hopefully a quick run if I’m lucky!
3 hour bike, 45 min run, lift a couple of things
Hitting some cobbles Sunday morning with the racebike. In the afternoon: recovery time with TdF on the TV!
Couple of runs in the Stryd training plan that I am trying out. Very impressed with it so far.
nah just gonna take the dog on a long walk…
and bake !
fall WE…
Am in week 3 of the Zwift FTP builder workouts, but not having a productive week so it’s a catch-up Glen’s for me…
Recovering after a marathon last weekend.
Shaking off a cold, so an easy hour Zwift session whilst watching Netflix. Might look at options for moving my temporary kitchen setup to a permanent one in the garage – lots of junk to sort out, and might be a bit cold, but would be nice for it to always be set up waiting for me :)
Zwift – 2x mont Ventoux
A 1-hour slow(ish) run as I build up some distance returning from injury on Saturday, followed by a zwift race on Sunday (in a field that also includes my brother for a good bit of competition).
Recovery will mainly consist of eating home made ice-cream since my wife just bought an ice cream maker.
Running after my 15 month old so he doesn’t break his neck :)
Recovery run with the kid in a pram. :)
A short trail run in the mountains around town.
My first ride back of a Sufferfest training plan… 2 years without training!
socially distanced trail run w my local run club
Setting up the wife on her brand new Elite Suito.
Polar Vantage V2
Sorry but, I can’t support Backcountry.com and their affiliates after their display of ruthless bullying tactics toward smaller companies with their frivolous law suits.
I agree and am glad to see someone post this comment.
Today – recover from my run yesterday. Tomorrow – either go for a run in a nearby forest, or go to the bouldering gym.
Sort run on saturday and long run on sunday, plus a couple of beers!
2-hour easy ride today, and a hike up the mountains with my son tomorrow morning. That, and setting up our new echo setup after Prime days!
Some zwifting on Saturday and a long run on Sunday – the weather should be fine for this?
Going for a short ride on the mountainbike and then watch Vlaanderen!
Zwift academy rides and run ? lucky tri academy is starting later
WatchingTour de Flanders ??♂️
Cleaning the gravel and mountain bike and setting up the roadbike on the trainer.