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!
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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.
It’s like having Christmas eve for birthday!
Things getting interesting around here
The future…well, I’ll take a chance even with the US-NK shenanigans. :-)
The future is bright
Blank Check!
This is exciting…
Awesome!
I need random stuff that I don’t yet know about. Pick me.
Vector 3?
Vamonos de Nuevo :)
Yay for the unknown!
Oh! Most exiting!
Thats a really nice giveaway
that’s a really cool idea – let me choose the future!
Beam me up Scottie
A surprise! Wow it’s exciting.
:-)
I love ‘cake’! ;)
Bang Bang
I like the future
Yes please!
I like this very very much! Sign me up! Thanks Ray for everything!
Oooh, I am dreaming big, I assure you! Very big!
Interesting giveaway. Count me in.
Count me in
the future is fun
Mmmm….cake….
Awesome!
Who doesn’t love seeing into the future??
The unknown is exciting!
I agree to join you in the future.
Sounds great!
Yes, please.
Awesome!
This is awesome. Thanks!
Garmin 1030?! Perhaps?
I dream of a smart indoor trainer… a big one… for winter and beyond…
Hell Yes. Power something.
You and Clever Training are AMAZING!!!
Blank check!
Wow, this is the most exiting Give away ever! New things are always sweet.
Back to the future. Am i allowed to order a 935 even if it was already presented?
Ray me up Scott’s haha
Thanks for all these awesome giveaway
Sounds sweet!
blank cheque eh ? :)
Biscuits!
Interesting…
I want part of this future!
Pick me!
Count me in!
Woo! I want “it!” :)
What will the future hold?!
I have a big mouth Ray.. Can eat lots of ?… ?
Space boots lol
Pick me! Pick me!
A blank check, nice… I’m in
Yeah the future works for me!
me
Yes!
Love a surprise! Yes, please!
Can always use a bike computer upgrade – any time !!
Oh my God!
The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades!
I see a new power meter in my future
Entering the great unknown!
I like to dream with a nice future
Whatever it may be :)
Mmmm, a fresh slice of future on toast for me please :)
Would love this!
Bring on the crystal ball!
The future sounds pretty great.
Secret excitement!
Whoa – the possibilities!
So much mystery!
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Yes please!
I’m in !
Future!
Wow, this is the best one so far!
How exciting!
How about an all expense trip to the show in Germany? Does that count?
Yay-uh!
Best giveaway ever.
Yeehaw
Fantastic giveaway idea I’m in
wow
Awesome!
Ccol! :)
Good luck everybody
Oh, Father Future, be kind!
Pick me!
Really, giving something that does not exist yet!!! WOW what a cool give away!
Thanks for picking my number!
I like blank check
Thanks. Can you use UTC time? It’s a bit confusing…
I’d love a polar v830 if it ever comes out
Oh I’m in for this giveaway!
Unbelievable!
Best idea!!!
fingers crossed!