Heads up! The big Garmin spring sale has started, with $200 off the Fenix 8, $100 off the Edge 1050, Forerunner 965, Forerunner 265, the new Instinct 3, and countless other Garmin products. Plus a few Suunto & Apple product deals too! Full list & thoughts here.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
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You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:
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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 2024 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’m in
Thanks, Ray!
Good evening from Singapore
happy friday
this is so much fun
very nice!
Such a nice upgrade from my global trainer…
Hi there from Germany!
Am I lucky today
I’m in.
Hello from Canada’s far East coast. Thanks for doing what you’re doing.
I’m in too!
Yes
Pick me!
nice ;-)
count me in
Swag!
Me please
Looks nice
I wonder if the recaptcha numbers are from your house? I suspect google is getting us to translate there street view data now!
Oh, yeah, I’m in!
thanks for the contest(s)
I heart fitness gadgets!!!
Nice review so yes I want one :)
Sorry, this one is for me :-)
Thanks for the giveaways.
Nice!
Ill take two please
I’ll try again!
this is great
Count me in Please!
Good luck all
Thanks!
Count me in.
Me please!
TGIF
Yes please – from Calgary, Alberta.
Let’s see if this post stays open for comments a little longer than the last one ;-)
Dominican Tri
Ray Thanks!!!
Cool!
I’m in!!!
Thank you for the great blog, keep up the good work!
Howdy
I live in DC, no Shipping!!
looks like fun!
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Yes please!
Your write-ups are amazing. I look at them all the time. Thanks for all of the info.
Now I’m running down the road, trying to stay up. Somewhere in her head. The woman I’m thinking of she loved me up all, but I’m so down today. She’s so fine, she’s in my mind. I hear her calling.
See the lonely boys out on the weekends, trying to make it pay. Can’t relate to joy, but he tries to speak and can’t begin to say.
I’m in!
Could always use a new toy
Pick me, pick me!
With the autumn leaves would be a nice bonus. :)
I am in….
Hopefully luck is on my side today!
count me in!!!
I want the Timex!!!
Hello Ray! :)
please!
Going strong. 4 of 4 entries right now!
Hello
I’m in.
Hope I get lucky.
sign me up!
Looks great
Count me in :)
High five for that one!
Hi Ray,
Count me in!
nice one :)
Best Feature: Water proof.
Sick of having to take off my Garmin.
Time for me to win this :)
Wasn’t alble to comment on the last draw!!! but I’m in this one…
w00t! fingers crossed
Im in
bought this for a friend of mine for the holidays. would be nice to get one myself
Do I feel Lucky?
not yet an ironman, but soon a half one.
Thanks!
How about sending the watch over to England in time for the Olympics?
yep i’m here
Happy Friday!
I’m in, looks like a great watch!
Bingo
do want
Count me in
This watch is way cool!
Yes!
Woohoo, count me in!
Fingers Crossed
I’m in
This looks awesome!
Yeah go on !!
Please!
Me please
Love to have one
Thanks again Ray!
Love the giveaways! This is a great device! Thanks Ray!
Hello
Me!
Me please Ray
I would be really fast with this watch
Yes Please!
Hi! Really nice equipment!