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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.
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- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
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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.
If you see me collapse, please pause my Garmin!
I guess that kind of person deserves this Garmin.
Maybe I’m not the right one, but I’d die trying to be!
Hi Ray! Love your blog!
Me would like one too
Oboy another watch.
Me! Choose me! No matter what happens, thanks for doing these giveaways!
dude, i´m broke, I need this, now that lance is out of my way with this i might have a chance.
I’d really need this piece of amazing kit, please!
Put me in
I already have one (and love it), but it’d be great to give this one to a friend!
Awesome contest! Thanks!
And me
Would love to win.
Would love to upgrade from my 4 year old 405!
(sorry if this posts twice, got an error the first try…)
I’d love to win this!
oh yes!
Pick me!
I’m in. Really looking forward this device. Would be great to win one.
9 10 begin again
And meLo
I really need this amazing piece of kit… please.
Yes, Please.
Great give away!
I just ruined my 310XT doing Tough Mudder!
Thanks for all your hardwork on these reviews and your blogs.
Don
Yes please!
yes
nice
Thank you, sir!
Hi!
Please, please, please!
want
would love to win this!!
Nice!!
I’d like a 910xt, thanks
“I hole we habe a Little Bit lucky” Lothar Matthäus
I’ve got one, but the wife would love one as well!
Looking forward to winning.
Always enjoy this blog
Oh my gosh, I’d LOVE to win it.
Santa Ray!
i’ll take a 910XT thank you.
Thanks for the opportunity.
Awesome!!!! Cant wait!!
Big fan of your inspiring articles.
Lars
I’ve been wanting a Garmin for ages, but they’re so expensive! I’d love to win :D :D
hopefully this will make me faster
Would love this to track my workouts!
I’d love one!!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Will be very usefull for my 5 weeks running vacation in the alps:-)
Please and Thank you!
Woot! Woot!! This would be an early Christmas present to ME!!! Thanks for the chance to win :)
love your blog
Check’n in
Would LOVE to win this, thanks!
In Thanks!
hopefully this will make me faster
hope today is my lucky day!!!
Awesome
porque not
love your blog
would love it!
Spence_b@yahoo.com
pretty please
I would love one
awesome!
Count me in please
pick me!
Hi! Please enter me in the contest. And good luck to all!
Cheers! -Bridget
Hello World
I could use the upgrade!
Would love this watch.
I would love this watch! You Rock Ray!
Cool thx!
MUST have
Are you feeling lucky? Well are you?
Awesome! Thanks for doing this
You rock
All mine!!
For this one, I would switch from Polar to Garmin!
I want one of these sooo bad!
I need it!
I would love to win this!
Gimme
Awesome price here.
Please please please
Me me me please
from NYC
It would be a dream come true. Thanks, Ray!
Want want want!
This is awesome!
pretty please
Woot!
for this one, I would switch from Polar to Garmin
I’d LOVE one!
Count me I on this one!! Thanks!
Yes please!
Yes please!
Yes please! :)
Great!
Garmin would be nice for my 10 mile this fall!
Great!
Thank you!
Wowo, such a short contest, but I’m in!