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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.
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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!
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.
I have devoted my life to power. I feel I deserve the power
More power!
now, that would change my training a bit..
Need a watt or 2.
Power!
Oh. Yes thank you!
Awesome
Talk to me Goose!
Yes please!
anther one??? omg!
Power!!
I would love a power meter!
Supersweet! Would love that!
Pick Me!!
Oh wow, that would be great !
Nice.
Poooower
Quack quack! Kidding. Need one of these!
That’s one badass crank
Power to the peeps!
would welcome one
Pls for my dad!
I was missed out on the Powertap P1 because I was swimming. So now I really could use these.
Please,Please, I need the Power!
hiit me up!
Count me in
Nice
pretty please
How funny, I need that gadget too :)
My husband would love this!
Wow! This would be great on my bike!
Me please
Fingers crossed
Cooll
This would earn me ALL the brownie points!! :D
Yes please ;-)
Looks hard to install, but I’ll take it!
Lucky me
I would love this!
Yes please!
Getting better..
I want one of those!!
Pick me! pIck me!
Thanks Ray!
I want this badly!!!
Yippie!
Thanks Again Ray!
I’d be a lot less Cranky if I won this! :)
Would love this!
I told three customers and one employee today that your website is the best place to go for info about bicycle electronics!
Quack
Would be nice to have.
I’m in.
Winning would be so good :)
Just what I need!
Need this. Thanks Ray.
Power rangers!
This is missing.
This would help with my training toward worlds.
Will use it to see if my 300 lb training partner can push 1200+ watts.
Thanks Ray
A power meter to measure the fun!
Yes please.
This contest is sweet torture.
Hello!
Thank you.
Thank you for all these goodies!
Hello one for me!
Hooray for clever training and Ray.
Must have more power
Power!
Pleasepleasepleaseplease…
Another great item, thanks for all that you do!
Boom. So much traffic
Yes yes yes!
thnx
Nice :)
I’m in
Meeeeee!!!
Let’s go for it. Odds aren’t good but may as well try
Big wheel keep on turning.
Quack quack quack
Excellent!
Now we are talking!!
Power on!
I’m all about measuring (and analyzing) data but power meter still missing!! Would love to have this one!
Here’s hoping I win!
So cool! Thanks, Ray!
Comment. This is an official comment.
Wow, second power meter today. That’s cool :)
Remporter la victoire.
Yes, please. I need this power.
awesome stuff
Sweet!
I’m in too.
yes please
My dream!!!
Thanks.
Great giveaway!
I’m not giving this one away!!
awesomness