Heads up! There’s some pretty substantial sales that just started. For watches, the Garmin Epix is down to $499, and the Fenix 7 to $449, with the Pro editions also $200 off! Meanwhile the top-end Edge 1040 cycling GPS is down to $499, and both the Edge 540 & Edge 840 are also on sale. As is Varia radar for $149. Some incredible deals, and ll the deals are here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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:
With TPC (The Pro's Closet), you'll save $40 on purchases over $200 with coupon code DCRAIN40 for tech and non-tech purchases!
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.
-
Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
-
5 Easy Steps To The Site
1
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.
2
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!
3
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.
4
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!
5
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 would love the upgrade. Amazing thing you do on this site. Comment and Facebook for 2 entries.
link to facebook.com
masterofpie1@gmail.com
plus facebook = 2 entries!
also facebook!
Whoa, 500+ comments! Hope you have fun and do well in your Nfld tri this weekend! Good luck!
ps. doing 3 entries including Twitter & FB
Recently retired and no longer deployable, but happy to get a single entry. Thanks for all the in-depth testing you do.
Thanks for all the technical info – it has been really helpful – especially the SportsTracks info!
In
I feel like Oliver Twist in these giveaways. And am okay with that.
Cheers
Put me down for two – comment and facebook. My boyfriend loves his Garmin almost as much as me and is insisting that I enter.
This is one family member who wants one.
DAD
Awesome giveaway.
I’m posting here, shared on Fb and retweeted.
Good luck to everybody! (but especially me)
3 please! Commenting, tweeted, and linked to you on my blog.
im in for two comment and twitter.
thanks
BYE SAM
3 entries! thx for the reviews!
Count me in also. Cross posted link to facebook and twitter.
Thanks for the offer
Everyone is a winner!
sign me up…
1) my comment:link to dcrainmaker.com
2)twitter:link to twitter.com
3) facebook:
count me in! gave you some facebook love as well–though I think that was reall stupid, as I actually lowered my odds of winning as a result.
Want to win!
I’m in for 3!
This comment has been removed by the author.
Comment.
I’m down! I could use an upgrade from my FR60 that has seen one bike collision too many.
Tweeted also…
@Arkit3kt
Don’t know anything aabout this but my son would love it, I’m sure.
One entry for me. Thanks.
What a terrific giveaway!!!! Thanks!!!
Count me in for 2 entries (this + facebook). :-)
This comment has been removed by the author.
Hook me up!
This comment has been removed by the author.
I am in great need of this. Please choose me. Thank you!
sounds great – – touringmark
Hi Ray… I entered three times.
via facebook
via my blog
and by commenting here!
Keep up the great work!
I’ll bite
Great idea! Put me in the contest.
Sounds like some things in life can be free…
This is a great concept and a better site.
Count me in X 2: Comment and FB
Thanks!
PhorD
Gimme that Garmin!
I’m in for 2, here and facebook. Thanks for all the great reviews!
Linking on facebook for two entries!
I just got a Garmin but have a friend that desperately needs one! Thanks!
Wow…I’d love one!
tweeted and facebook
RRRRRRRoling the dice!!!
WooHoo I could really use an upgrade! Count me in 3 times..running now to add to my blog and facebook!
Awesome. Count me in for one.
Love your blog.
I won’t win, but I do want to:)
loyal reader…love the blog!
Just discovered your page, and definitely the best reviews around!
I’ve retweeted, too :)
@elegntlywasted
Thanks!
shared it on FB!
posted to my blog yo!
did all three!
As I don’t have any blog, I’m going to retweet like crazy! Please pick me! pick me! PICK ME!! I need that yummy 310XT! PICK ME!
PICK MEEEE! as I don’t have a blog, I will RT like crazy!
Garmin woot woot
Trifecta! My post linking to the contest goes live Saturday morning. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I’d love this!!!!
I Facebooked the giveaway, no tweeter here:)
What a great giveaway! Thanks!
Posted on my blog
shared it on fb
I am loving your blog since I am doing my very first baby triathlon, and I would love to win the watch!
Count me in for 2 please and big thanks !!!
Good giveaway
Count me in for 3 again Ray!
Count me in for 3 again Ray!
Count me as 3. Thanks Ray!
Please count me in for 1. I really appreciate the quality reviews you provide. Nice work.
x2-comment and facebook…great site here…you have now been bookmarked..
Sweet blog! Put me in for one.
Comment, facebook, and re-tweet (kgraham11). Great blog! Purchased the Forerunner 305 because of your review. 310 would be a nice upgrade and the wife would snag the 305. Keep up the good work!
Tweeted, Facebooked, blog linked, and commented. Only 3 entries right? =)
I may actually get into a half marathon if I had this baby!
Fantastic blog. I’m in!
Put me down for one!
Put me down for 3 …
Comment
Tweet
Link on Blog
Great giveaway Ray!
Thanks Ray!
3 Entries Please
– Comment
– Facebook
– Blog link to laughinglehman.blogspot.com
Two please.
Comment
Facebook
Love the site and have enjoyed following your posts.
Please put me down for three entries … this post and I’m following you on Twitter and facebook.
Thanks
John Kynaston
Scotland
Great contest, and wonderful review of the Timex Global GPS. Many thanks, and I’m sure I’ll be back, based upon the 45 minutes that I just spent messing around on your blog!
Oh, and I’ll post to Facebook and retweet too…sign me up for three!
nice gadget… frens told me to get this garmin thingy, well donno if its worth it coz its expensive where i come from.. so would be nice if i can start running with this watch… ;)…so cross finger!!!
i’m in for 2
DOS entries for me. The geek in me reads that as DOS, as in Disk Operating System, not dos the Spanish for two. Hmm. See – I really need a new gadget!
Sharing on Facebook as well!
WV: disores. When I run too much, my knees, dey get disores and I has to massage dem.
Wow!!! what a generous giveaway!!!
Love your blog, it’s inspired me to train for my first Tri. Love the gadget reviews because I’m a techi. Guess put me down for 3, @tophercochran
Hey mate, I’m in for two. 1) this comment and 2) follow on facebook (if I did it correct?).
Great reviews on 310XT and Timex Global Trainer….I’m think 310XT might be the go.
I’m one entry short. My writing skill is below average so I cant blog about this contest. What I did was to retweet about it and of course make this comment. My understanding is that I cannot tweet and share on facebook at the same time. My Twitter account is @ferdinand_dti and the link to my RT is link to twitter.com
THANKS AND MORE POWER!
Thanks for the product reviews. Of course, thanks for the contest.
2 for me! But who’s going to be scissor-hands this time?
New to running here (1 year, 4 months and 1 day). Hope, hope, hope to win the Garmin. Thanks! 5lims@sbcglobal.net
Amazing blog! I found it last week when i was looking for a timex global trainer review. I cant stop reading it, excellent reviews
I’m in with 3:
Comment
Facebook share
Retweet @juanlocreille
Thanks Ray! I’ll be waiting for the orange one!
Nice blog … like your product reviews
Count me in two entries, Ray!
I have you posted on my Facebook page
Great blog – followed a link here from Facebook so your contest is working! Pick me! Pick me!!!
This comment has been removed by the author.
This comment has been removed by the author.
Count me in for three entries! In need of a new Garmin which will pick up satellites more effectively than my current (apparently slightly defective) 305.
(Retweeted via @pipssqueaks, plus posted on my blog.
2 times – here and Fbook. Thanks for the great blog!
Hi,
I’m in for 1, feeling lucky…