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!
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:
Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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/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.
Count me in!
Yes, please!
Count me in
Wow, amazing! I’d love to have some of these..
Really??? Thats awesome!
these would possibly be nicer than my flat pedals. Right?
Gotta have this!
Just read your review. Would be awesome to win!
I’ll take these off your hands.
Can I win this treasure? PLEASEEEEEEE ??
Awesome! Pick me!
Cool!
Excellent
Wow, I need one of these…
By the power of Grey Skull….
No more changing tires!
Been wanting to try one of these.
Powertap my bike
Wow!! Yes please!!! :-)
first?
Destiny ?
oooooh, I want those!
Working for the clampdown
Power pedal!
I would love a pair of these pedals
This will be the perfect gift for my man…Please… :)
3rd year lucky!
OH MY.. Yes, Please!
Incroyable… Amazing giveaway Ray!
power
Finally more knowledge about the power in the legs. Thanks!
Great fun, thx Ray!
Xmas is early this year!
Oh this would be an absolute dream come true…!
Love it!
Woo woo
Be rude not to !
Would make ne very, very, very happy!!
A friend ‘borrrowed’ a set of pedals and never returned them – I need a replacement set.
Thanks
power meter please……………….
Perfect!
Entered.
Maybe I’m going to get lucky today….
These might force a new bike, but I’m willing to take that risk.
I’d like to win myself some pedals!
Stanford Cycling – leading the way ??
I would like a ticket in the lottery :-)
4-digit wattage numbers! :)
Cool stuff!!
Yes, pleeeease!
Cool
I need
Would transform my training
Yes please!
These pedals are on my wish list. Please let me win!
Totally awesome!
I HAVE THE POWER!
Must have ;)
this would be fancy for my bike
Oh yes, I’d like it too ;-)
I’m in
Need new pedals, these would be awesome!
Best item so far. Really wants this.
OH my. Is it for me?
Thx!!
Yes!!!
Ah! Want!
Please pleae please
Yes yes yes!!!! Thanks
An un-examined ride is not worth living.
Good luck to all, but mostly to me
Wow, legit!
Would love to win these. Please pick me.
Ohhhhh!
This is what I need to motivate me to bike more!
Wow… just Wow… Cowbell!
Power!!
I wanna put this pedal to the metal.
To quote the Stone Roses…This is the one…
I would like to win these pedals. Need some power on my bike.
A power meter? For me? Yes please :-)
this could be a good asset for my bike!
WOW Ray!
Hei Hei
I need a tool like this to measure my futility
Haha, it took me some time to figure out the difference between EST and EDT. Hope my comment arrives in the timeslot.
Gimme, gimme, gimme ;)
They’d fit right in on a tandem!
Head is exploding I am so excited about these
omg yes!
After the review, these are the ones for me
Thank you.
Wow, it was already a stellar give away day without the super pricy stuff!
Pedals mmm!
Take it!
my husband wants these soooo bad.
Thanks Ray!
I’m in :) Might have to invest in a new road bike to go with them if I win!
Nice!! Good stuff.
Would love to try a pair of these pedals