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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.
Archery
Road cycling, track!
Watched the road cycling last week. Now Equestrian, when they show 30 seconds of it. US earned the Bronze in the Team Dressage! And swimming. That’s about it.
Swimming!!!!!!!!
Swimming, cycling, gymnastics, rugby
Been watching swimming, track, and cycling.
Swimming, swimming, and swimming. And some gymnastics when my wife steals control of the dvr.
Watching men’s and women’s cycling – road races and time trial. Also watching lots of swimming and track and field. Oh, and beach volleyball!
Cycling, for sure. How can you not watch some of the swimming? Looking forward to the track and field events. Swim, bike, run, right?
Volleyball, cycling, swimming
I’ve watched some rowing, cycling and swimming.
Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming & Athletics.
Cycling. Sagan & XCO – that’s something weird!
Swimming
Swimming, gymnastics and cycling.
Triathlon, Swimming, Cycling.
Cycling! All the cycling!
swimming…lots of swimming!
Cycling, swimming and T&F!
Swimming swimming swimming
Cycling!
100m, 200m sprint
I’ll definitely be watching all the track and field events
Cycling, of course! And I guess that Phelps guy is pretty good at swimming too…
Swimming, cycling, gymnastics, and beach volleyball!!!!
cycling
Been watching lots of swimming. Looking forward to track!
Everything! Yes, even ping pong!
Swimming!
Waiting for mountain biking!
Beach volleyball, naturally!
Swimming for the win.
Swimming. And gymnastics.
Cycling, rowing
100% cycling!
Road cycling, track cycling, rowing, kayak, rugby sevens
I’ve been watching a lot of the track & field coverage – not my thing, but there is variety it’s interesting to have on in the background and glance at from time to time! Of course, a lot of the road and track cycling as well.
Gymnastics and swimming. Seems like all NBC shows over the air……
Cycling, swimming and diving.
Shot Put, Rowing, Cycling
Been watching most of the swimming events, missed Michael Phelps win the Gold, but caught Simone Manuel’s historic Gold win. Also caught most of the women gymnastics, and the Gold winning rounds. Can’t wait for the track and field events to start.
Swimming, running, gymnastics, cycling
Gymnastics, swimming, tennis & cycling!
Rugby, handball, swimming, waterpolo….and cycling!
Swimming, gymnastics, track cycling, basketball, and soccer.
I want a kickr desperately
Swimming and cycling of course!
Swimming and water polo
Track & Field, Swimming, soccer, boxing, cycling, beach volleyball!
Swimming
800 free, go Katie!
Cycling and triathlon
Track Cycling, Swimming, Gymnastics, table tennis…..
Basketball, beach volleyball, swimming, and the start of the T&F events
Good trainer!!
I’ve watched basketball and some swimming. It’s the track and marathon I’m really excited for though!
Swimming, track & feild, cycling, volleyball. Go USA!
Mainly cycling and swimming. Looking forward to seeing Sagan race mtb
Just about all of them in prime time. Enjoying the US swimming and gymnastics!
Thanks!
I watched gymnastics, swimming, Beach volleyball. My new future sport archery. Started watching track and field
Olympic track cycling!!!
Cycling, swimming, kayak, judo
Penny Oleksiak’s terrific come-back for gold at the 100m freestyle swim. A tie and OR on top of it!
I’ve mostly been watching the cycling events, but a few of the swims as well.
I lucked into being able to keep the Guardian’s live blog open in the background during a few of the cycling events, but otherwise haven’t been able to get in front of a device.
Diving, women’s rugby 7s and all track & field.
All the soccer!
Cycling and swimming
OMG, i’ve been watching all those swimming events!! Go PHELPS!
Lots of swimming and beach volleyball
swimming!!!
Swimming, golf
Watching swimming events of course!
I’ve been watching mostly swimming, but what an astonishing women’s 10K this morning!
I’ve been glued to the TV for swimming, gymnastics, and cycling! Also addicted to the women’s rugby 7s.
Road Cycling and Swimming
Watched a bit of cycling, some of the swimming and a bit of the gymnastics. Just whatever I can get a hold of during my free time.
Fencing, swimming
Track Cycling
Swimming, volleyball, mountain biking, road race
Fiji securing their first ever Olympic medal… And a gold to boot!
Road racing, hoping to find coverage of the velodrome action later!
A bit of the track is all I have been able to catch so far :(
Women’s swimming. Go Canada!
Cycling,swimming.
Best road races of the year.
Swimming, volleyball, gymnastics.
Been watching swimming and cycling!!!
Haven’t watched any yet – I’m on vacation!
Well, as much as I can but cycling and swimming !
Day one the cycling event and I am looking forward to watching the Tri on the 18th
Michael phelps dominate
Cycling, swimming, beach volleyball
Been watching Phelps the shark eating as many gold medals as possible!
The women’s road cycling is the only thing I’ve really watched. The time difference is a shocker!
Swimming, cycling road race, gymnastics, soccer, and field hockey. Go USA!
Swimming, cycling, gymnastics. Looking forward to the triathlon events
Team pursuit
Swimming and cycling events so far. Soon track and field