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!
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You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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In Depth Product Reviews
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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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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.
Ahhh how I would love for my life to get miserable ;-)
nice!
Yes, please!!
I don’t need it, but i want it!
Good Luck All!!
Thanks
In ..
I will try obe more time
Yes please! We definitely need trainers up here in Canada.
Great giveaways Ray!
Would love that too!
Its currently raining here, so i need this really bad
Yes. Trainers are great all year round.
I’ll take one please :P
Yesyes
wow they keep getting better, could use this in chicagoland this winter
Hold the bacon.
awesome!
You say potato, I say patata
I would love a cycle trainer to help with my workouts, and this one looks great. Thanks for all you do, Ray!
Love me a trainer.
woohoohoo!
Train train train! Thanks.
Great!
Cool
Winter pain = spring speed
I need punishment. Cruel, cruel punishment.
aaannd in :)
fingers crossed!
My plan for a trainer is to build my desk such that I can spin and study. Med school problems…
Count me in
Just what I need!!!
“No one man should have all that POWER
The clock’s ticking, I just count the hours
Stop tripping, I’m tripping off the POWER” – Ye
This is awesome
Good preparation for the winter!
I can always use another trainer :)
This is awesome!!
Yay
I’d love a new trainer. Or a first trainer as the case may be.
me2
I want it
Being on the East Coast of the US and looking out the window I am so worried already about what to do when the weather turns bad as it looks pretty dark out there right now.
That thing would come in very handy ;-)
This would be so tight to have!
I train, therefore I am.
Amazing! Thanks for another great one!
I’m in
In
It would be great to win… :)
I will love to have this :)
I like!
I’m in!
Train hard go pro
I need it!!!
Want it
Looks like a good one.
Nice :-)
I’m in.
I ride a trainer almost exclusively due to my schedule.
Likey likey
Training gear for my triathlon dream.
This I *really* want! Thank you, Ray. :-)
I’ll take it.
Not bad…
Love one!
This sounds awesome! I have used these reviews many times in the past.
Sure!
I’d walk a mile for a vertical smile, but I’d gladly enjoy this trainer too
Yes, Please!!!
Yes please! I’m up for anything with “PowerBeam” in the name.
AWESOME
In!
Something to consider for the fall. It’s good that I am getting in to running and cycling now.
more nice kit
goodie!
Would be perfect for our gelid Swiss winters :)
Very nice
I need this!
That’s what I need, thanks!!!!
In it to win it!
How about a competition just for the Aussies! I stayed up just to enter!
Would like great in the pain cave!
Yes, please!
This stay at home mom. Needs this desperately!
Would love a new trainer. Thanks.
Have been considering a trainer, so pick me, pick me!
Great item
Woot woot
Great trainer, I need it!!!!
In – thanks Ray!
Love the blog! Love the giveaway idea. Keep the tech reviews coming. Very thorough.
Extravaganza!!
I’ll take it. :)
Thats a nice trainer
I need a trainer never had one.
Just send it to me!
this would be great to fight the winter blues!!
Is this what I will get!!!!!
Maybe this time
interesting
oh, how I would rather be on a trainer right now!
Would be nice