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.
I have da wats
Please please pick me!
Yes! ??
ARGHH!!! Forgot to set my alarm for all the earlier stuff! Power meter don’t fail me now!
I would Tap that!
I have a bike, but no power meter pedals…. could use some :)
Yes, please!
Need more power!!!
Wow, fingers crossed
I like PowerTap P1 Power Meter Pedals
Once again
I’d so love to get them- finally be able to train with power!
Hurry up for this gadget :-)
she bang she bang…
SWEET
Nice.
powertap p1, please come home
Thanks for these opportunities!
More power
Fingers crossed
My bike shoes need some of those to clip into. :)
P12pb?
Batteries Included?
These pedals would complete my Bianchi ?
So many power pedals.
Need them!
O-o-oh, PowerTap!
Not trying to enter twice, but can’t see my comment.
I’m preparing my first ironman. that tool would be really useful!
I’m ready to take this pair of goodness!
This would be a good replacement for my dead powertap hub
I want yo win
These would be awesome!
Very very Nice ?
Yes please!
Now we’re getting into the good stuff.
Yep
“Full power, damn you!”
Pow pow power pedals
Either these or the Favepros, please..!!
(These would be better, I think)
Yes please!
My phone doesn’t seem to be posting comments, so here’s another try…
Gotta Tap that one…
Oh Yes! Bring the power
PowerTap!
The best!
Great! Thanks
Please be for me!
The concept of winning not one but TWO “things” is definitely a very good one :)
Do you ship them in separate packages so we can be happy twice when opening ?
Would be nice to have
Not sure if my 1st comment got through…..apologies for trying again!
Power to the pedals please Ray.
Nice!
I’d feel the power?
Would be perfect with my wahoo!
Count me in!
Well.. why not! Yes, I’ll take them, thanks!
Show me the power please, Ray! :)
Great offer
OK, no I can leave the house for the next 2 hours….finally..
going out to buy a new bike…no point of putting these pedals on my old one :-)
This party rules!
Pedals for me please.
I need the power!
I need two pedals. I’ve only got one now.
Power to the people
A set of Powertap pedals would really take my training to the next level!
Love the site Ray
Another big giveaway. Wow!
I’d ove these
I’m definitely not a bot, but I do have a thing for random number generators.
Wow that is perfect!
I would like them.
Here’s the meter.
Great prize!
YES pretty please
Love PowerTap!
I love a power meter
Awesome!
Not sure if it worked first time
Pick me!
more power to the people
Hello
Moooooooar powa!!!!!!
Sweet pedals!
Can’t steal my husbands so I need my own set!
With these, I’ll know for sure when I’m putting out 2000+ watts!! :o
Awesome!
Would love two pedals
Always wanted to try these!
2 of the pedals please!
Pick me!
That’s a powerful giveaway.
Server seems a bit slow, like it cannot quite handle the massive amount of traffic these giveaways seem to generate!
2nd attempt
Me please!
Thank you Ray!
This could be mine!
THIS IS AWESOMEEE
For my morning rides :)
Thanks Ray !
Show me the power!
Power is King!!