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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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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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 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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Yes please, I like go pro!
Excited!
This has better odds than the lottery right?
So Cool!!
Great start to the giveaway!! Crossing my fingers ?
GoPro…..
Let’s go! Hope I win!
What a great start!
as a newbie swimmer and aspirant triathlete I always wanted one of these so that I could set it up at the pool to video my sessions and monitor my stroke.
Woo!! I want the GoPro!
I deserve to win! Waiting almost 2-3 months for my upgraded Vector 2 from Clever Training, due to their mess-up!
Woo giveaway time!
Make it rain Go Pro’s please.
Hi Ray,
thanks for the opportunity,
Nathan
SWEET
I win!
WOot! Perfect for my upcoming trip. Yes please!
First time listener.
Video time
Nice!
Sweet
GoPro!
What an awesome prize!
I should be sleeping! MTB race in 18hrs….
3-way bend sounds interesting!
In ;)
And the camera goes to …
Wooooo!!!!! you’re the best
Why say no, to a GoPro?
Holla! So excited for the beginning of this exciting week!
I don’t have GoPro…yet:)
Yes!
Jupiii, give away time!
Let’s get ready to ruuuuummmmmmblllleeee! Thanks again for rid awesome contest!
Woo hook! Game on!
Nice way to kick off the giveaway!
Pick me please with a cupcake on top.
Wouldn’t mind a gopro! :)
First one…
Me, me! Pick me! :))
Sweet giveaway. :)
Go DC Rainmaker!
Go Pro
Sweeeet!!
Count me in!
XMAS in August
go go gadget giveaway
Here we go; pass the caffeine.
You’re always a pro with GoPro
If you can’t be a bear, be a GoPro
Love your work Ray. (And your podcast)
GoPro!
I can’t imagine an item that I need less, I smell a win
Yeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaa!
Yay!
Hi there,
thanks for all your indepth tests and comparisons of cool products! Its always cool to read them!
I can’t remember the last time I woke up at 6am, silver “medal” to be then.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Ray is the man!
Awesome for mountain biking. A must have.
Bump! :)
Love GoPro! (DCR too!)
Awesome contest man! Thanks for doing this. #gopro
Cool :)
I would love to win that.
Thank you!
Thanks for the giveaway, ray! :)
Just what I need for mmy new website!
Ray thx so much for creating such a cool giveaway contest – keep up the great work on the blog and podcasts.
Would like to have…..
Me please!
Woohoo, it’s GoPro time!
Wow, nice start. GoPro.
Thanks
Thanks Ray. Keep up the awesomeness.
250 comments in under 10 minutes, lots of US folks off to bed now I guess. Ray rocks!
In for the long haul.
Let the good times begin!
Comments?
Most excellent giveaway!
I’m in – Love this initiative Mr. Rainmaker!!!!
Baby needs a new action camera!
Pick me please…no really please.
It’s 4.00 pm Tuesday 4th August in Wellington, New Zealand… Therefore….it’s COMPETITION TIME :)
Here’s my entry!
Cheers Ray £ Clever Training :)
*fingers crossed*
Thanks Ray. Count me in!
This is awesome :)
Go Pro would be sweet.
Pick me
Shoot!
GoPro
Go Pro!
go pro for the slo
Great start to a cool contest
Let’s begin
Go Pro
See y’all again in a few hours…zzzz
Lights,camera, go pro!