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.
Yes \o/
I won, didn’t I? Thanks anyway!
RNG god please choose me.
I want one!
These pedals look cool!
Please come to my cranks…..
Pedal power
that last pun needs kicking in to touch
need one!
And here I thought the previous powermeter would be nice to have. These are actually the one I was looking to buy, but since I gonna win them … ;)
I’ll have two, please.
power me up
Nice
Powwwaaa!
Let’s swing again
I want them!!! ☝?☝?
Right here please.
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
Yes, please ?
This would take me to the next level!
interesting
Woo Hoo for more power
Am I the chosen one? :)
I sure would love me a power meter!
I never win anything :)
If I was going to buy a power meter this is what I would buy. Hopefully, I’ll win them instead!
Great gift thanks !!!
Yeah I need these too :)
Wow
Yes please
Awesome. great stuff and still early
Do they come with cleats? ?
Power meter…this is still what I miss on my bike, this would fit well :- ))
Even more power meters I want to possess !
Power up!
These are a no brainer!
Tap tap powa!!!
Woo!
Yes please
Love you work Ray
Shiny!
Nice pair… of pedals
Why not? I’m in.
Awesome! I’m in
a home for these
Two for the price of one.
Just woke up on the left coast. Glad I didn’t sleep in, this is the one I want!
A power party
I hereby agree to win these pedals
Yup!!
I’m in!
This would be great
Watt??
Yes, please!
Peter would love to ride with this Power Meter!
Fingers crossed :)
Tap me up!
Here’s a lucky comment!
Sure why not
Between these pedals and the ones offered earlier, there are going to be some happy recipients of POWAH!!!!
Thanks for all you do to keep athletes in tune with the latest tech trends! If you haven’t used/reviewed it, I won’t consider it! LOL
Yes, please !
Me please!
This is great. Thanks Ray.
thanks for the great giveaways, good luck everyone
Should be an option
I need to tap my power
Tap me, tap me!
Yay!
pick me, pick me!
I keep missing these giveaways! Yes, please!!
Yes please!
I come seeking power
I’ve still not got The Power
More power
These will make me faster, right?! :)
Yes, please!
These look awesome! Could I have a pair?
It’s just a delight to come back every two hours to read the puns you put in the giveaway article ? Without the YouTube video I wouldn’t even know about this site! Thanks for the heads up!
Some giveaway!!
Yes please
I’ve wanted these for a long time!
Haha I’d love to tackle the bike problem-part, no problem! ;)
Need in yellow!
I want this!
I can confirm the rumor there are bikes in America since before the Wright brothers.
Yes please!
Been wanted power for a while, fingers crossed!
More giveaway goodies!! These are NICE!
Please, count me in
power to the masses
I’d love to get my hands on a power meter!
Pls Pls Pls let it be Me!!!
Hey Ray, powertap pedals would be awesome.
those are the power meter pedals that I need!
Power to the… pedals.
Awesome!!!
Yes ?
Need more power!
I read a lot of good things about the Powertap P1 so I would like to own one.
Nice!