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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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 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.
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My bike needs one of these please Ray…
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HUZZAH!
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Yes please!!
Fingers crossed…
Thank you Ray
Nice one for the MTB
Thanks! Would love to win this one!
In!
I’m in.
Lucky day!
Hi Mom!
Another one :) Thanks
Looks like it could a nice little GPS unit for my wife’s new bike.
Good meter
Would be awesome to have one.
Lucky post!
Looks great. Thanks.
That will perfectly fit on my bike
doron
Yes, yes, yes! Great giveaways!
Pick me, pick me!! :-)
By the way… Nice cupkakes at Bertie`s! Visited her while in Paris 14th of July :-)
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just what I need to get me off the couch
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Thank you:)
Thank you
Fingers crossed!
This would make a great anniversary gift for my wife :)
Fingers crossed
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I like it. Give it to me asap. :-)
Thanks!
Really like/love your blog and reviews, keep it going!
Greets from the Netherlands!
I need a bicycle computer!!
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come on!!!
lucky be with me
Yes this looks good.
Thanks!
Ok, back to bed now.
Let’s try
Great choice!
I like computers!
This one is mine!
Great.
Hope to win! Loyal supporter!
Hurray
This would look nice on my bike :)
And this one would be ice for my bike :)
Please
Hi!!!!
How much wood can a wood chuck, chuck?
I want it.
Was on the wanted list (timesharing one computer in the family is not for days like this)
Wow. I have been reading your reviews of the Polars and Garmins the last few days, and landed on waiting for the new m450. What a great opportunity!
Pretty cool!
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yay!
Thanks
If I don’t win this, I’m going to have to buy one!
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Fingers crossed!!!
I”m into the Flow of this now….. :)
Best contest ever
Been waiting on the giveaway!
Thanks for doing this.
I really really really really want a m450!
Woohoo!!!
Me!
This would be great to calculate how slow I’m going!
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This would be a helpful piece of tec for training.
Would love this! Pick me :-)
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Awesome
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I’m in for it!!!
finally a dedicated bike computer :)
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Thanks ray :)
Perhaps for me ?
Thanks Ray!
Would like this!
Let’s do this!