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.
Let it be big!
Back to the future
Oh, dear! what would the give-a-way be?
Roulette for equipment
Surprise !
Future here I come!
Thank you for doing this!
Trainers are fun
So the cake is not a lie?
Carte blanche as the french say. Wonderful. I’m in.
I’m hoping for a Garmin time machine
Oh wow! It’s a surprise and I can choose at the same time :)
Love your reviews and website would be fantastic to get to choose something to win from your upcoming future reviews!
Sign me up!!
ready for it
Keep dreaming!
Sign me up for this mystery prize!
Back to the Future!
Comment for the win
This is the one to get!
A new bike computer from Garmin ?
1 tix for the magical mystery tour – Thanks
Awesome prize (should be one coming out)
Announcing
Sounds awesome!
Sign me up!
Blank Check? Sign me up!
I have no idea how bad I want this…
Interesting idea
i’ve heard that those Anything Unannounced devices reduce rolling resistance by an average of 11.3%, increase VO2max and clean out the cat’s litter box. I really need one!
Back to the future :) Thanks Ray!
Sounds cool – like wishing on a dream – I’m in!
Garlic bread?
Great!
This is cool!
science fiction!
Garmin 1030 perhaps?
I want the future for free
Cool!
I hope I win a crystal ball!
Nice, a blank check. I love it!
Thanks Ray
Curious
Yes, please!
We have to go back to the future!
Yay for blank checks.
Allways need more and new gadgets …
Garmin 935, or any wearable with OHR. Can’t stand the chaffing from chest straps anymore.
I’d like one of something.
Blank check? Sign me up!
Thanks!
Hmmmmm, interesting concept.
I love the future
You’re the best!
This could be the best giveaway yet.
I’m looking forward to the future.
Go big or go home!
I can think of some really nice things! What will I choose?
Woohoo
someone say cake?
Future super cool tech sounds great. Blank check even better !
Yes please.
The future is where we will be spending the rest of our lives!
Ray ray give away!!!
Entering
Did you say anything? … anything most likely = smart trainer!
You’re the best!
Awesome!!!
Yes, the future is here!
I never win a prize!!!!
All is good for me. How else can I shift the belly timber!
wow, this will be my birthday present to my boyfriend
What? What? What? I don’t know about this madness. The ultimate lucky dip??????
Nice!
Normally, I’m not overly keen on mystery prizes.
But in this case, I’m willing to make an exception. :)
Yes please!
I’m content – no matter what the future holds. A power meter would just about make me more content.
Cheers DC
Now this is exciting
WHOOOOO!
I’d love some sunshine and longer days please
Love surprises!
‘The future belongs to those who prepare for it today’
Who wouldn’t want a blank check?
Count me in
Exciting!
I love picking what’s behind door number 3!
You and Clever Training rock for doing this! Thanks!
sdrdsf
Kind of like getting a gift card for your birthday
best giveaway so far
Count me in!
Sounds good!!!
Yessss!!!
I love new products! Thanks for doing this DC!!!
I want the something too!
Great idea!
Sounds great!
In the future I will have a wittier comment
Hope to get this one in the future!
Wow! What a great opportunity…….I’d love to try and win a TACX Neo direct drive trainer……… Cheers
thank you