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Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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.
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!
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.
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!
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 2023 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.
You do a fantastic effort for All of us.
IT would be Nice to win one off theese gadgets.
Weeeee! Pick me! Pick me!
You rock !
:) one 4 me
Oh my god it’s way too early! Thanks again for the giveaway!
Yes please!
Great
Oh yeah, bring it on!
Good luck to me
Count me in
Yes please
Heck why not. This 910xt is getting older by the minute…
I’ll deffo win something this year
My Fenix died, so I can use this one! Thx!
Hahaaa! Großartig! Greetings from Switzerland! Ben
Nice watch!
count me in
Thanks for all your work and the extravaganza! ;)
Winner
That would be great!
Wanna get it for my husband!
I started triathlon this year!
Let’s see if I ll win anything this time
This is a perfect replacement for my Ambit 3S!
Let’s do this!
Good morning.
Something nice for the missus
Belgium didn’t win the worldcup … but i would like to win this one ! Thx
Yes please
Count me in!
Yes please!
Never say no to a new watch.
Battery time too short for me!
Love this watch!
In for the win! Could be a long day ahead.
I woke up just in time. I am in!
Got it?
nice watch
Cool!
Yes please Ray!
Nice one, hope to get it ?
Pick me ?
Great reviews, good products.
Nice colour!
I want
*fingers crossed*
Count me in – Long overdue for an upgrade!!!!
Lets give it a try!
I need this please!!!
Nice companion watch
And commented…
Nice way to start the giveway extravaganza.
I’d love this for my partner.
Pourquoi pas ?
I’m in too
Nice watch !
Wow
I’m in
I eat watches for breakfast. Or whatever..
I never win anything, but I’ll try anyway!!
Would really like to replace my old Garmin with this new watch
Oh that’s a nice one,so yes please
Would love to try something like this!
+1
I also like free stuff
I am in for this year
Vamos!!!
I am also going on 24 hours. This seems quite appropriate.
Been an avid Garminer for years, perhaps time to check out the other side?
This time of the year again!
Yay!
Yes please :-)
Love to win…
Let’s see how’s my luck this year
Ready to win!
Would love to get one to compare to my Fenix!
Like it.
Yes please!
I’m in
Nice looking watch!
Here we go.
Nice!
This is awesome as I have switched over to the android and am looking for a watch to take the place of my Apple Watch. I am excited about trying out the suunto system
I’d like a new watch please!
Yay! It’s giveaway time!!
Fantastic!
Here i am
Want one!
Interested in trying this watch. Thanks.
Me Hopefully
Wow! How awesome.
I would love this watch!
Me please!
Love this!
Insert clever comment here!
Nice device. For ultras.
This is a great watch!
Great multisport watch!
nice
Im in
boom !!