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I’m DC RAINMAKER…
I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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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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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
- Which trainer should I buy?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
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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.
Really low on the creativity today!
But I’ll leave a comment anyways.
Torgeir
Another awesome giveaway!
I want one
(and that doesn’t refer to the yellow elephant, nor to any other rubber toy you may have laying around your bath tub)
Happy holidays
from doron from tel aviv
Here it comes !
Well this would be quite the Christmas present!
Merry Christmas Santa Rainmaker
Marry Christmas Santa Rainmaker
Looks sweet!
A new gadget for the cyclist, yes please! Merry Christmas!
-Henry
Super!
that’s really cool!
Pretty please?
Count me in.
Brian from Little Rock
Merry Christmas!! ;)
Free stuff rules!!
Merry Christmas!
i’m in. thanks for running the contest!
This looks really intriguing, I may have to give it a closer look
I just got a new iPhone so this would be fun to play with.
Denmark, this time?
booyah!
great early christmas present!
Kick ass prize
All I want for Christmas :-)
Looks pretty cool…
please put me down for two, facebook Share!
ho ho Ho!
Woo hoo!
oops, I meant Wahoo…
Merry Christmas!
Thanks for blogging!
Pick me!
Would make a great Christmas present for my girl!
I’ve been using my Garmin 305 for biking and running and haven’t venture yet into using my iPhone on the bike as I was worried about its safety. This gadget looks intriguing.
Here comes Santa Claus…Here come Santa Claus…
If I won, I’d have to use my wife’s phone since she has the android and I have a stone age flip phone… =)
All the best to you and yours this holiday season.
It will add some assymetry to the EDGE, but that’s fine. :)
Holiday greetings from The Netherlands!
What a reason to “have” to buy the iphone! My real wish for a present is your race list for 2011!!!! Thanks for all the great treats.
appledoc23
This would be a GREAT gift for my brother. Thanks for the chance to win!
I simply love this blog…
Happy holidays!
Thanks for the great reviews. Always entertaining to read!
If I win, could you please add some of “the Girl’s” cupcakes?
Dammit! I have been vacillating on wether or not I should spend the money on the Tanita BC-1000 Scale and your review pushed me into the yes category. Before I can get my credit card out I came across your Wahoo review, which appears to be another “must have”
You are costing me some serious money here. However, if the Wahoo was to show up in my mailbox, all would be forgiven!
Cheers!
My iPhone arrives this week – ANT+ support would be great!
oooh, this would go so well with the not-so-secret x-mas iPhone that is headed my way.
All I can say if I win is Wahoo!
Ted
Since reading your review of the garmin forerunner 305 (Which I found via google), I’ve been a regular. Love the blog.
Free iphone, my credit card number is 234… Wait, this doesn’t sound legit…
Well hopefully i at least win an iphone case…
So excites about this!! Have been waiting for the case. The dongle just wont stay put enough for my triathlon training and have been super depressed I felt I wastes money on it. REALLY cant wait to be able to get one of these!!
Count me in.
Happy Holidays.
I am lusting for one of these to protect my iPhone from my inability to spit cleanly away from the wind.
Merry christmas! Thanks for the great site! cheers!
Happy Holidays
Ray – I totally dig the blog. Keep up the great work.
JC
PS….my Bday is not 12/25 :)
Merry Christmas. Great blog. Aloha!
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great blog!
would be great to use this on my brand newwwwwwww iphone!
Elfin’ Fantastic Man
Looking forward to reading your review And I am in the Wahoo Case Giveaway
I’m in.
Nothing fancy here…just wishing some holiday cheer!
Loving the iPho shirt!
Let’s me won !
Count me in please.
Happy Holidays!
Two entries please, comment and facebook.
Thanks for all your great reviews.
I check in even before I check work email ;)
Wahoo, what a great way to carry my iPhone on my bike. Always afraid it will fall out of my jersy pocket.
Nothing better for Christmas than giveaways!
Happy Holidays from NY
Count me in. Happy holidays.
Yo Ray! You know my boy Tyler Ross. Hook me up! I want one desperately.
merry Christmas to me?
midwest man could use this, we are just getting iphones now… this would make up for all the lost years without having one!
This would be a sweet Christmas present for sure.
Thanks for all the great info.
Hope you didn’t catch your flight yet. Would love to try this case out.
Gman
Love the giveaways
Very cool new case. Would be great for my wife who has a tendency to drop her iPhone.
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Tank you for this site.
Does it fit IPhone 6?