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.
Power to the people!
More powerrr!
Pedal to the metal DC
Let’s get some!
count me in
First time here today.
Nice
Awesome prize
on my christmas list. wish me luck
who would want to miss this opportunity :)
Thanks for the giveaway.
Yeah!!
Yeah- these will do a great job accounting for how weak I really am on the bike.
Yupyup!
Okey dokey
I could really use these!
Count me in!
This would be absolutely brilliant. Wouldn’t think of throwing them at friends though. I would not let them go. Cycle 24/7.
The power is strong with these pedals! May the pedals be with me :)
This is my comment.
This is way more than I need at the stage I am right now, but what an incentive to keep plugging along. Thanks Ray and Clever for the opportunity!
that’s pushing it….
Let’s win these pedals!
Pick me
Hmm, can I use these while running…
Like Tim the Tool Man always said, more power!
We need more power!
ok, will fit well on my bike
Pretty cool!
nice!
Poweeer
I can feel the power!
What! Both legs?! That should measure all the power…
Powertap could be a nice present ;-)
I love cycling and I love power!
I want to measure all the powers!
If I win anything, that’s my favourite choice without seeing what’s next
Power meters? These are very interesting to me
Pedalicious!
POWERtap!
bring it home !
Thanks!
POWER!
Please pick me, thaks for the great work =)
yes i am in
Pick me, please :-)
yes sir I would love a set of these beauties
Power :)
A useful addition!
Ooh, I’m actually in the market for Powertap P1 pedals right now — been looking for a good deal for a few days. “Free” is a fantastic price.
Nice !
Nice to have it
Me please.
Oh yeah :D thx Ray! Pedal to the metal!!
I’m in
Let’s play… ;)
“Every book is a children’s book if the kid can read.”
-Mitch Hedberg
This sounds awesome too. so many great giveaways!
Please pick me!!
Real power lies within
Totally random > me
Thanks Ray, that would be awsome!
Yes please!
I could use a power meter!
Dual power numbers would be nice, compared to single side which I have.
Yes please!
Wow, there are no words to describe how jealous I’d be of whomever won these. I want to be jealous of myself! PLEASE!
Pretty please with a cherry on top?
Super!
Yay Power Pedals
I am in.
Just what I always wanted!
More bike goodness.
if(rand() == me) happy
nice pedals
This time pick me oh magic random number generator………
Picke me! Pick me!
Would love power on my bike!
I don’t ‘want’ these….. I ‘need’ these!
Giddy Up
Weee!
Yes, please!
great! would love those…
Yes please
I’d love to have these ones
These would fit so nicely to my P2.
In for the win!
Awesome
Yes please.
Long live pedal based /bluetooth compatible PM!
Thanks, Ray!
Another excellent gear for my future racing bike. =)
Behold the power of pedals!
Cool piece of bike tech!
Let’s go for it!
Looking for a power up Ray!
cool
Give me my PowerTap P1’s!!!
This would be great!
Super cool!