Heads up!!! Here’s your massive holiday sports tech deals list! This includes the Garmin Epix for just $419, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for just $699, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $249, (or the brand new Hero 13 or $299!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list of 100+ deals 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:
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.
I like that movie!! Sounds like your blog has had a good life so far! :D I’m just starting out with my running blog so its all pretty new for me still :)
Well done, I discovered your blog a few weeks ago when I was researching the 310XT, now I look forward to reading it each week.
I am doing my first tri at the end of the year (Australia) and your blog has been a treasure trove of advice.
Keep up the great work…
Happy Blog Day!
Congrats – thanks for the in-depth reviews (not sure if it saves or costs me money….
Congrats! Thanks for all the info over the years and keep up the fun and informative posts!
Wow that cupcake is perfectly frosted!
Dude, I totally admire how your blog has evolved over the past three years. It’s definitely added to the sport and your content is truly top notch and helpful. And fun. And suspense-building. I cannot believe you kept the girl’s identity a secret for years!! And you’re now competing in elite waves! Alright, I am off to recheck out your first post!
Happy Third B-day !!!
Happy Blog Birthday! I love reading your blog!
Happy blogaversary!!
Congratulations Ray!
I wish you many more birthdays (As long as blogging remains a joy). Its nice to see your hard work and efforts rewarded with a growing number of followers/readers! Enjoy a cupcake for me!
Happy blog day!
Number of people I know who were watching Sahara last night (me included): 5. Great movie!
Happy blogiversary!
Happy blogiversary!
Happy, Happy Blog Day!
Thank you for such a great blog. Congratulations, as well.
Of all the blogs I read, I look forward to yours most! Thanks for the advice, reviews and fun reading. I’ll second, ibing’s post – you have cost me more money, but made my buys much more informed! :)
Happpy Blog Birthday Ray you have come a long way in your writing style. Keep up the good work and please pull my name out for the 310XT Garmin. I hope family members can play.
Dad
really good to know i’m not the only one using cookies as fuel.
very cool journey that you have been on!
I just started following your blog this summer and am loving it. Happy birthday.
It’s only been three years? Seems like I’ve been reading you forever. I’m right there with you lately as far as connecting and commenting on everyone else’s websites.
It’s great to know that your traffic has blown up so much recently, because you have to be one of the hardest working and most dedicated bloggers I know. Keep up the great work. Happy Blog Birthday!
Ray!! happy blog birthday!!! wow, what a time to stop by and check in on you. yes, i’m definitely one of the bloggers that’s gone by the wayside. incidentally, i’m going for the award for the longest time to finish a race report..so far 2 years, 3 months. what can i say, life definitely got in the way after that first ironman, and lord knows what possessed me to do that second one the following year. anyhow, i’m slowly creeping outta blog retirement and wanting to stop by and say hi to one of my favs. stay tuned….
awesome blog and awesome contest. thanks for investing so much time and energy into this. publishing a link on facebook momentarily.
thanks!
hope to be reading this blog for many more years! congrats!
Congratulations! And thank you for such entertaining and informative content. I have learned so much from your reviews, race reports, and I love the stories…
That is one PERFECT looking cupcake, wow! And three years blogging, wow! You’re truly an inspiration brother, in more ways than one.
Happy 3rd Birthday to your Blog!!! I love the cooking posts.
Monica! Girl, where have you been??? I miss you and YES, you need to finish your race report.
Hey thanks for the love and you can call me Stuart!
Seriously 1,000,000 hits! Amazing but totally worth it!