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!
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With TPC (The Pro's Closet), you'll save $40 on purchases over $200 with coupon code DCRAIN40 for tech and non-tech purchases!
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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 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!
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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.
Would love to win a GoPro!
Thanks Ray!
GoPro or go home! ;-)
I already have plans for this.
My hero!
ugg……………..
Let’s do some MTB vids!
It’s Selfie time!!!
Swim N Bike – Ken
Well, goodmorning rainmakers. I’m in too
Me like win free stuff! om nom nom nom…
Nice!
cool… lets see who gets it… to all good luck
Done…
pick me pick me pick me
Looking forward to winning:)
for the win!
Guess I’m too late but thanks anyway :)
Winning!
Would love to have it.
Hmm high def video :)
me?
Yeah :) a wish me luck ;)
Thanks as always for the contest. Hopefully I’ll be luckier this go around.
Looks great – good luck to all entrants.
Woot! Time for sleep…
Here we go!
Trying my luck here :)
Nice start :)
One for me!
Yes! Could definitely use this. :)
Awesome! Count me in!
I feel lucky this year!!!
Big hopes from Sweden
Would love one of those.
Hi! Its me!
Count me in :)
I’m in :-)
Im in
Thks for this amazing blog….
Greetings
Merci Mec for the opportunity, good luck to everyone #allmine #WearIt #MountIt #LoveIt
Looks great, thanks for doing this!
Go go go
Gonna have this one
Nice! My son will be pleased!
Got to be to win
me me me
Should be awesome!
Get inn
Great start to a great give-away!
Oohh me!!
Me please…
Awesome start to the giveaways!
Win? Me? If only…………
I’m in
go pro yoooo
Looks like a fancy camera. Count me in.
Wohoo.. Count me in
Let the give away commence!
World Cup & Giveaway Extravaganza at the same time … amazing!
Here’s hoping
Sweet!
I forgot this was on today, awesome…
Love the blog
Let the Hunger Games Begin ! :)
Every two hours…Wow! It looks very easy to use and light!
What an amazing giveaway! Please pick me! :)5
GoPro! Come to Papa!
g2g run. or actually work 1st.
my precioussss
let me at it!
Perfect for filming all the Ragbrai festivities next month.
A go pro! Pick me and ill make a video of me singing to you! #serenade :D
Oooh yeah
I’m in
Thanks, mate
That should would be awesome to document a rim2rim2rim run planned for this fall!
Hope I win!
GoPro! lucky number 680?
mine! ;)
Good luck to all…
Would love to get into video with the Hero
What are the odds of winning?
bad gateway. #teamnosleep
Sweet camera
Long time follower, first time poster.
Ray, congratulations and thank you for simply one of the most informative, varied and interesting blogs going about! This bundle would be perfect for the Film studies class I teach at a local high school, so I’ll keep fingers, toes and eyes crossed. Again, Chapeau! and keep up the amazing work
Please, please …. I need one of these. Badly !
Let’s try to grab this one ;)
what what
I’ll make ya famous!
Wahoo! Let the fun begin!
Hope I win. It’s time to upgrade the Hero2
1/12 – So it starts, ready for a long day. Thanks Ray!
Giddy up : )
Hope I win
oh, please pick me, pick me!!! thanks!
Nice camera!
DC Rainmaker Rules!
Thanks a lot for the giveaway ! My wife thinks this GoPro will encourage questionable behavior :)
Would have a lot of fun with it :-)
Such a beautiful morning :)