Heads up! The big Garmin annual spring sale has started, with $200 off the Fenix 8 (first sale to date!), $100 off the Edge 1050, Forerunner 965 at $499, the Forerunner 265, the new Instinct 3, and countless other Garmin products including inReach Mini 2. Plus the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium is on sale, and some Suunto & Wahoo product deals too. Full list & thoughts here!
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
Here’s how to save!
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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.
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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.
If I won this i would be SO happy.
Thanks
I would love to upgrade to the Garmin 1000!
So big!
Thanks for doing this, Ray and Clever.
would really like to be selected for this one
Me want, very very want.
Hello
I’m in
I want this ! : )
Great concept :-)
Ahh love this blog!!!!!!!
:D keep going on cycling equipment!
I’m a directionally challenged cyclist…would love this! Maybe my lucky day!! Happy Tuesday!!
Insies!
Sweet…I’d like to get one. Thank you!!!!
oooh. shiny. :)
Nice one!!!
Thanks!
Nice
Round two!
Could go one of these.
it’s a given…..I would love it!
thats mine!
Please!!
I feel lucky!
Count me in. Thanks!
Here we go again
Yes! a bike computer!
Cool
I can see that on my bike
Definitely would love to have one of these!!
It would be cool to have some sort of analysis for the chance of winning — even if it was done after the fact. I mean we are all data-people, right?
+1
Fun Fun Fun
That would be great!!
neeed :)
Don’t need one, do want one…
Nice one.
Oooh. Me like-y. I’d love this. Oh, and I stopped by Bertie’s in Paris the other day – very nice place you have there :-)
Brilliant giveaway
Would go perfectly with my new bike…
I just need a bike…
I’m in!
Thank you :-)
Perfect for next years long distance racing
YES!
Yes please
love that!
You’re on a roll this morning! Fantastic first two paragraphs on this post.
Give it to me…
I’ve always wanted a dedicated cycling computer but never had room in the budget for one. Would love this little guy.
Jepla!
Yes, please!
I, really really need this
m in
It may be big, but it is a pretty cool device for my next road trip!
I’m in
I’m in
Would be a great gift for my father.
Very cool!
yes please
Yes – and with this I am off to bed.
That would make one bike computer for each bike :-)
Maybe this one gets lucky.
Awesome giveaways!
Boom. Thanks, Ray! Keep up the good work!
Pleeeeeeaassseee
Ok, biking this time…
oh yeah! love this one~
Cool
nice 1000
looks good!
In it to win it!
So cool!
I think that’s mine!!! :-)
3rd time lucky…
I could really use a cycling computer!
yes please!
I want it!
OOOh…I would love to have this. Thank you for making it available!!
I’m in
Yes, please.
Yes please…
I like!
This one is super nice!
An edge would be a great addition to my new(new to me anyway) and gently pre-loved bike!
Clearly the odds are not in my favor, so I’ll just trust in fate… I really need this device!
Nice.
This would be an excellent addition to my training!
I like ice cream and beagle puppies
Nice.
Good job, Ray.
Thanks for sharing all this!
Would be great to win :-)
ENtered!
yip! txs
Yay!
Looks Cool!
Count me in! Thanks.
Yes please!!