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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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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.
Hi Ray, your giveaways get better and better!
Ohh, this looks so nice – and I just lost my running watch…
I want it all!!!
That could help
I would like an entry please – thanks for a great blog Ray.
My Fiance would love that
I love watches
Jens
Comment!
Cheers
Johnny
I am the winner :D
the end… nice
Hey dude, appreciate the in dept reviews.
thank you !!!
These look awesome!!!
nice! pick me please :)
Me me me!
Hi Ray, missed the Garmin 500 but hope I’ll get this one!
Thank you!!
Looks nice :)
i like it….
Hi DC, very,very good job!
best regards from Germany!
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Looks good, would love to try one
Great Comp! Top Bloke
thank you
Would love to win this.
yes, yes, yes, like, like RAY!
Hello! Run & Music, a perfect match! Thanks!
Here’s hoping!
Looks nice, I’m in again
Woah, so many comments already…
Ray will always please us!
Merci
cool gadget!
Cool stuff
Nice watch.
I so want one of these. You can’t even get them here (Australia)
I really like! :-)
Very nice indeed!
may I partecipate? ;-)
Please Ray I will be always on time !!!
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Once again!!!!
the perfect watch for a girl like me. :)
Hi from France !
I want it, please ;)
the perfect watch for a girl like me. :)
Whoa, nice :)
I’m. In
yes please
Oh please please! I would love to have this!!
Nice “watch” :)
Nice:)
Im also in ;-)
Hello!!!
Missed Edge 500, so I will gladly take this one :)
I wouldn’t mind this.
Oh dear, the Garmin 500 is cool, but this is the future!!!
Nice watch
Nice
Mmmm nice one. Yes Please
sign me up :)
Thanks for the excellent reviews, and the humor…
This is sweet.
i want it :)
Sweet.
This would be great for my mom who has just started running! Count me in! :)
Love your work Ray
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Best join in the fray to see if I can win something for a change.
so cool… and I need a watch ;)
Greets and thanx for the great blogs.
Hidde
Good morning
Shaweeet!!!!
I love this gadget!
me me me… ;)
I can find a suitable home for it here
looks great
That would be nice. Count me in.
It’s months I am tempted in buying it ;-)
Yes please.
count me in!
Really cool what you are doing here.
I hope i will get something. This internet giveaway thing never worked for me.
Hi! This thing is AWESOME and I would LOVE to be able to use this at my next long run! :-)
It’s no Garmin, but it’s free!
Thanks, Ray.
Nice one!
Nice one!
I could definitely use this whach for my long runs.
Looks nice
would love one!
As if your reviews were not awesome enough, you are now giving away these cool devices!
Me too!!
I could definitely use this watch for my long runs.
Yes please!
I could definitely use this watch for my long runs
Hello Moto
Hello!:))
Cool thing!
This would be a great gift for my girlfriend who recently started running!
Great reviews!
yes please!
Motorolaaa! Put me in! ;)
Nice!
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Hmmmm