This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 1030 Plus, you may want to check out that review instead.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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 and Equipment 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! 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 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.
Q. Do you know what is the hardest part of learning to ride a bike?
A. The pavement.
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yes please 🙂
That would be great for my bike!
I need this. Pleese
and we try and we try…
Like it!! In…
Sweet!
My better half needs a new bike computer. Would love to win a new edge for her.
Thanks!
Wow. Definitely want one.
I’ll take two!
NEED!
I need to upgrade!
Get lucky ?
I want one!
Ow yes
This would fit nicely on my bike.
Yes please.
Maybe?
Goodnight from Sydney
Garmin
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Livin’ on the Edge! 🙂
Nice!
Would be a great upgrade to my existing computer!
my entry
would be great!
whoaaaa!!!!
I am quite happy with my Edge 800, but the remote would definitely be nice addition when in the aerobars.
Nice
One of those would prevent me from getting lost(which now has happened twice) so i need one 🙂
Hallo I would like to be a better cyclist. But I don’t have time to train. I think a better bike GPS would do the trick!
Thinking my new ride needs a new garmin
me me meeeeeeeeeee….
Hook me up
Think I could find a place for that one.
I need this upgrade 🙂
Me?
Giddy up
I need another reason to ride!
Don’t get lost!
Pretty please!
Don’t have a bike computer. Want a bike computer for going really crazy on my first cycling routes around. Till now I was mad about indoor cycling clases till now… 🙂 Best!
Christmas in June!
I would love, love, LOVE to win this! Thanks!
I want it! Please!
I have the perfect place for that.
Yes please
I’d love to use this for some adventure riding!
I’m in, thanks 🙂
Woohoo! I could use a bike computer!
the big daddy oh yeah
Thanks Ray!
let’s try this …
I want one I want one i want one
Thanks for giving us the chance.
Am I lucky today?
Nice Garmin!
Nice. I want this than maybe I’ll start cycling
And now? 🙂
Hi Ray, I try again
Me too!
Count me in (and the kms)…
I’m in.
Yes please!!! Need this
Really interesting!
I’ll take it!
That’s me!
Nice stuff. It will looks good on my bike 🙂
Too early? Thanks
Wondering when the Garmin smartphone/bike computer is released? Ha…
Hello ! thanks !
Awesome!
Pretty big isn’t it
I’ll happily take it off your hands!
For my girlfriend 🙂
I got it!
Best upgrade for my current Edge 500
Pick me, pick me!!
Please – have been thinking about and reading about these since it came out – now that 2.30 is out lets do it…..
What the heck I will try again!
memememe!
Nice one
Thx for the site.
Really want this
Love it!
I need that!
I want, I need, please!
Let this one be the mine……
Yes please!
I want.
Commenting submition is being strang. I want to buy a edge 810 but a free edge 1000 will do!
Now this, this one I want!
This could tell me where to go!
sweet!
Ah, now for the one I really wanted – huzzah!
I really want this 🙂
No whammies!
Oh yes, me likey.
Sign me up
I don’t yet have a bike computer and I really want one 🙂 I’m in!!!