Heads up! The big Garmin spring sale has started, with $200 off the Fenix 8, $100 off the Edge 1050, Forerunner 965, Forerunner 265, and countless other Garmin products. Full list & thoughts 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:
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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.
This would be awesome!
Me me me :)
Imin
yes please
Woooou i love it I need it
I never win a prize… :)
Me!
Totally forgot about the giveaway, have missed some nice items is see.
A bike computer is missing at the moment so very welcome.
Just what I need!
Yes please.
And who doesn’t want to be a cool kid? :D
Would love one of those.
Stop me getting so lost on my rides…
Gonna try my luck again.
Why not also here? :D
Count me in
Finger crossed…
Wahoooooooo! I got a new computer!
WNNR!
GRAT!
great :-)
I’m in!
could be a welcome update for my bike
Great
Looks good
Here i am again :D
Wahoo!
Yet another try.
if E is the fifth letter would that make this the fifth Element?
Wahoo! This would make a nice addition to my family.
I could you this. 3/4!
-Guillermo
Please pick me
I’d be very glad to win this for my training.
Awesome! With this I could see how slow I am going!
I want one
This one will be mine.
Perfect for my road bike
Yes please!
Would match my Kickr nicely :)
Wahooooo!
Nice, I don’t have 1…..
Hope I win
What sort of comment do you want? I can do political or sporting at the moment, but being English, none of them will be positive :)
Yippeee!
Tidy
Maybe this time?
xcllnt
Me pease!
Call me in! Nice Computer ;-)
Woooooooow
Nice computer, would like one. Thanks
Woohooooo Wahooo
I ned on elemnt!
I would really like to get one.
Never get lost again.
Bike stuff!!!
This would be sick, itd go great with that power meter im also (hopefully) going to win haha!
I’d rather have an Edge 520, but – hey – this one’s free!
I like it.
Wahooooo!!!
ME ME ME
Need a replacement for my old Garmin Edge 500
Great GPS! I like it.
this would be nice!
Good reason to get rid of the ugly handlebar holder for my Suunto Ambit
Sure, why not ;)
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Another comment. Possibly my best one yet.
Me!
nice
I need a new one! ?
I want to catch a wahoo fish.
make it rain!
Ray, thanks for organising this extravanganza. And thank you very much for all your efforts and toroughness in the reviews over the years.
Yes!
I am in.
Yes please!
That would be perfect for my (at the moment non-existant) commute!
Yep!
Goodo
Win Win Win Yeah.
I am Stroking my Shamrock!
Me, me, me, pleeeaaaasseee! :) Would love this :)
Ohhh, yesss, please!!
Add me
I´m In!
Oh! Yes please!!
Nice!
Ok, this one for a colleague as well. Doesn’t sound like I do not ride any bike ? :+)
Great!!!
want one
Heck yeah!
I’m in.
Hi Ray! Hope all is going well! I could use this! Hehe
niiiiiiiiice!!!
thanks ray!
cycle computer to go along with the power meter i hope to win! can’t see power data without a screen
Wahoo! I can be a winner!
Lost…. In time
Yes, please.
Yes Please!
it will be a great gift for me, because on next week I’ll change my country of residence
crossing fingers!!