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The 2014 Annual Giveaway Extravaganza Winners!

Sleep?  You didn’t need no stinkin’ sleep! With the 2014 edition of the Annual DCR Giveaway Extravaganza behind us, it’s time to get on to the most important part – the winners!  (Or, perhaps in some cases…sleeping). Thanks to everyone … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: Swimmers Package–Garmin Swim, FINIS Neptune Swimming MP3 Player, and more!

If you just joined us for the DCR Giveaway Extravaganza, you’re late…..but….you’re not too late.  This craziness has been going on for the past 22 hours. Seriously; like every 2 hours; all night and all day.  We’ve given away so many … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: TomTom Cardio Multisport (with optical HR)

Fricken lasers beams!  While I originally asked TomTom for sharks with laser beams on their heads, they balked.  They said they didn’t do sharks and asked why I wanted a shark anyway.  I called them wimps, and we went our … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: Mio/Magellan Cyclo 505

You know those people in life that we call ‘overachievers’?  The ones who somehow manage to wake up at 5AM (all perky), go to the pool for a swim, then run 20 miles, then come back and mow the lawn, … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: Garmin FR15 and a Scosche RHYTHM+ Optical HR band

It’s like peanut butter and jelly (or in the case of Europe: Nutella and anything).  The Garmin FR15 is one of the best little GPS watches and activity monitors out there.  Then you combine it with my current favorite heart … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: SRAM Quarq RIKEN Power Meter

Your long wait is over.  It’s here.  That’s right…..It’s Power Meter time!  Behold the SRAM Quarq Riken.  Let the wagering begin.  All you have to wager is a comment, so it’s not really a wager; more like just a…well, a … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: The Wahoo Package: RFLKT+, TICKR, iPhone Bike Case

OK, we’re now half way through the DCR Giveaway Extravaganza.  It’s been a long day – especially if you’ve been stalking and refreshing this page waiting for the next big deal.   Sure, it’s been a long 12 hours but … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: PowerBeam Pro Cycling Trainer

It’s midnight in Australia right now.  Which, is somewhat unfortunate for them because as they head into winter, this giveaway is probably more relevant to them than some of you sitting here pondering your lunch options on a hot and … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: Garmin Edge 1000

Size matters.  At least, that’s what the magazines say in the grocery store – and they’re never wrong.  At least, that’s what the tabloid magazines sitting next to them say.  And they never lie. Thus, if size matters for you … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: Polar V800 Multisport GPS Watch

Are you planning on swimming, cycling, and running all in one day this summer? I’d point out that sounds like a lot of work (I’d advise just doing one instead).  But, if you’re headstrong on doing the whole triathlete thing … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: Suunto Ambit2 Multisport GPS watch

What’s that you say?  You want more high end watches?  Ok, deal.  Next up we’ve got the Suunto Ambit2 – it’ll go ahead and track your flailing efforts across all three triathlon sports while also providing navigational support in the … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: Garmin Fenix2 Multisport GPS Watch

Back in early spring Garmin released their Fenix2 multisport watch.  This was a well-received move in the sports watch marketplace, bringing enhanced navigation, Running Dynamics, and Bluetooth upload capability into the mix.  Oh, and with the Summer Solstice sneaking up … Read More Here

Giveaway Extravaganza: GoPro Hero3+ Black & 3-Way Grip/Arm/Tripod

Your long wait is over.  Let the Giveaway Extravaganza begin!  First up, for your consideration: a GoPro Hero3+ Black.  The Hero3+ Black is their newest top of the line model, actually a combo pack of sorts since it includes a … Read More Here

In Just 7 Days…

Yes, the time is once again almost upon us: The Annual DC Rainmaker Giveaway Extravaganza. Next Tuesday (June 24th) starting at exactly 12:00AM Eastern (0600 CET/CEST) the pinnacle of sports technology giveaway awesomeness will commence.  Last year the numbers were … Read More Here