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!
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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.
Well, I already have a pair of theese. But I could work with two.
PoWeR!
Would love me some P1s!!
I need them :-9
yes please!
Wow! These would be great to complement my Edge 820 and Virb Ultra to see my wattage on the Cauberg this September :-)
I know someone who will love to have new one :)
I need more POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Power to the people – I need to upgrade my training with power metrics
Nice training gadget ?
power puff
Power please!
This would be the one to have!
I’m power hungry so please feed me!
Yeay power!
Pedals!! Give me the power!
ohhhhh powertap time!
Thanks!
Give me power ?
Powerrrr!
I love DCRAINMAKER!
link to youtu.be
Power me up!
Show me the Power!
In!
Count me in!
Beer! Good! cold!
for me please :-)
My husband would love these!
Thanks for the giveaway! It’s fun.
Thanks!
Me too!
Yes please!
I could use a little power.
I have been wanting a power meter for a while now. These would be perfect!
Me please
Another powermeter! :)
wow thanks Ray
I hope they give you power
Nice pedals! pick me!
Great!
Power to the people
Now, these are nice!
Yay!
Please please….
Power me up
More power!
Another set of power pedals, great!
Moar power please!
pretty please???
Would be pretty cool for training and race ;-)
Yes
Im in :)
Oh yes, these would be great!
Booom, nice power meter.
Protect the bonk
I think this one is for me, thanks ??
That would be the best addition to get the most out of my ride and getting me back … When I will be able get back on my bike and ride.
They would be awesome… yes please 10 times over!
More Power!!!!!
These would be great to have!
Powertap P1, I heard are the best!
My first year as a serious cyclist, I would love a set of these!!
The powermeter of my dreams :) fingers crossed.
Power me up!
Please and thank you!!
I’d love to win these!
Yes please
Yes please
Please!
Yeah baby.
More powa!!!
Power, power, power. I want that
B
Let’s try our luck
Hi Ray, thanks for a chance to win this. I really need to tap in to some power to up my cycling game. Or something like that.
Michael
Love your reviews.
Power Again!!!
You can’t win if you don’t play ?♂️
Tap it to unwrap it!
please
Fingers crossed!
Powerrrrrrr
POWER!!!!!
Just starting working a full time job so this would come in handy.
Got the bike, got the shoes – now I need some pedals.
Why not!
how much power do I have, please tell me?
Hey!
Wow
My daughter needs these for the track season
I can use one…
Love to have this!
I got the power. Papa needs a power meter.
Ohhhh, I really, really, really want these! Top of my wish list!
Pedal damit :-)
Yes!
If at first you don’t succeed(faverio pedals), try try again…
AND If I succeed twice, that’d be nice ;-)
Another pair of pedals! Good luck everybody!
I’ll take them!
I need this please!!!!!!!
Sweet