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.
-
Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
-
5 Easy Steps To The Site
1
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.
2
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!
3
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.
4
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!
5
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.
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! saweet!!!
:O please
Thanks!
I have been eyeing these pedals up for a few months now. Dying to get my hands on a pair and begin using power to train.
This is what I am talking about. Power to the people.
These would be an answer to prayer.
Yes, please.
Great product!
Oh YES please!
I could use a pair of pedals
Yes please.
I’ll have to switch from my speedplay pedals for these.
In!
Leaving a comment
Perfect timing as I am getting a little more serious on my bike
These would add another dimension to my training. Power up!
Pedal power!
Yes please!
Wow, it will be really great day if I win ;)
Yes, please…
Ironbruin
Have I got the Power? Need these to find out please.
FTW!
Tapped to win
Good to have.
Would really help my training…
I never win but I keep trying.
Thanks Ray, and thanks Clever Training!
Would love these :)
Ray what do you think about the interbike move?
Wow, it’s going insane. My favorite Giveaway so far.
Yeah another mile with a power meter, greeting Sir
Thks for all
Pick me pleaseeee
great power meter
Pedal power!
I’d like power please
My current powermeter lets me down occasionally, so this would come in handy.
It’s me!
I’d love a powermeter
These would be great to have!
Power to the people!
Please please please please please!
Hi!
The orange on the pedal brings out the color in my eyes.
Would love to own one!
Woot woot.
Wow
First Bepro then this!
I need power!!!
These would be an excuse to hurt my legs even more…
One sweet giveaway!
Yes, I could use a set of these. Thanks for the opportunity to get them.
Wow
Would be great to win alongside the other pedal from the ealrier giveaway!
Tap tap tap…
I want it!!
These would be an awesome upgrade.
Power to the pedals
the best :)
Hopefully I win this one!
Training with power would be so cool.
Yes please!
Wow, this would be awesome!
would love some p1’s
Yes!
Ooooo, P1s are sweet. I want to win!
A perfect present for my husband!
Yes, please! :-)
I would love these.
Thanks !
I think it would be right great if I won these.
Yes please
Power!!!
“with power comes great responsibility” :D
Great!!! :))
Mmmmm yum
Pedals for my bike
Powertap still the king of pedal powermeters imho.
I seriously need a power meter.
I just love giveaways :)
Analyzing power would be a great addition to my biking repertoire
I’ve been looking at getting a set of these for a while!
Those would be real nice!
Yes!!
Would love this. I need to take my game to the next level
that would actually be the sweetest thing so far :)
Nice widget
Yes please
You’re awesome!
Yes, please! New tool in the next level me quest!
I want them :)
Fingers crossed
I want a power meter!
Yes!!
Another hill… no worries, just ‘tap’ it out!
power!
A great product
More power!
Power
Please
Currently powerless…