This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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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!
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.
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!
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.
Nice toy 🙂
Count me in!
I could use this if I win the pedals!
I’m in!
Count me in
This one is real nice!
Yes please
OMG!! 😉
youpi !
Magari!!!
I am in!!
Nice!
Like a 510…only better.
No whimpering yet, Ray!
I’m here
o yea!
wahoo, just what I need 🙂
Next round is up
Yes please
Woo hoo, nice.
Should start cycling if I win this
I’m tired
This time
Gave away the good bike. Need a good reason to get another.
Yep, I’m in
In color!
I try and try… Thanks
My Strava friends will be jealous!
I am in.
Me me me
I’ll tough it out
I don’t mind this… 😉
Need it!!!!
This is the one I want! Me!
Yes!
Hey dc pick me!
Another good prize!
That would look real good on my bike
J’en veux un!
Nice! Getting better and better.
I want it ! 😉
Nice!
Daddy needs a new bike computer
Yeah let’s do some Kom’s !
Cool
This is a new test of endurance
Great!
Still going strong
Race computer from Garmin
Me!
Ha-zah!
All I need now is a bicycle…
If I win this, I’m doing an ironman next year!
Count me in!
Yes please!
Great tool
Nice new Bike Computer!
Will take it!
Entered
I’m in!
No fatigue here.
me win now.
heya Ray!
Meins meins meins
Why not
cool
Hope!
Good luck
Count me in!
For my next tri
Don’t mind winning this one!
(all) in!
ride into the sunset…
Time to upgrade that 500!
whoosh boet im really getting stoked about these give ways
For Pow Pow!!
I have been trying to buy one of these – but none available.
Might help me out – plus I would save you shipping cost, I live 1km away from your bakery 🙂
Go on you know you want to!!!
I’ll take it!
Vivo!
Might as well.
I want this one!
Please
I want it. Gime now?
I’m in!
Thanks Ray
Want!
Oh yes – bring it on home!
Ideal to replace my aging 705
My hubby wants this!
This would be very useful
Looks nice.
Yes!
Looks good!
I’ve been wanting to get one of these!
Mine mine mine mine mine
I feel lucky!
GPS is the bees knees!
Garmin 520 or Polar M450, that is the question…..
NEED THIS