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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.
Definitely have my eye on that black one!
Hi Ray,
I’m in. My wife would love one.
Randy
Me please!!
I’m in :-)
Count me in.
Howdy
Nice, commenting is back up!
I’m at awcraigslistad@gmail dot com
Oh yeah, back up and commenting!
count me in
Appreciate your hard work Ray. Thanks
Would love one of these watches for my wife.
Awesome
I’m in :)
Awesome device!!
Your whip so cold,
this old thing?
His and hers for me and the missus would look good :)
I like
I want it!!!
Would be useful for me and my wife
It’s open again! \o/
Hi Ray!
Nice that the comments work again
Ray’s the man, the man!
Pretty please =)
Please let it be me…
Well worth the wait.
Posting here in case you don’t see my second post under Motoactv!
winner winner chicken dinner
Sounds great, count me in!
Yeah !
Count me in :)
I’m in!
Only blog that I check daily. Thanks for the efforts
It’s my birthday, how could it not be a good day.
Yey! The comments are enabled :D
TimothyDay
Count me in!
Back in the game
AWESOME!!!!
Harr-i
You are back again, good job!
Continue the Giveaway
Grtz Harr-1
I’m in!
Woot!
nice
Sign me up! They look Immense! Perfect for running and biking round Edinburgh!
I was wondering when it would come back up. Count me in.
I’m all in
TWO? OK :)
Small crowd.
Something tells me commenting was down for a while there.
Looks very nice ! (and thanks for reopening the comments section)
Oh, the comments are back up!
Dibs on the white one for my adorable wife!
Awesome!!!
hello from australia, sorry if it’s the white one i get (your wife’s favorite!?!)
Me!
Tag, you’re it.
i want it
I want it!
I feel a little like the seagulls from Finding Nemo.
I love the white one!
im in!
Hi. First post didn’t seem to register so trying again
hello!
This is it!
Hey Ray! Hope i win the Polar!
I’m in. Great give aways!
Hello from Croatia!
Hope you ship overseas.
Yes please
Hi ray, I’d go for either
Pick Me! Woo
yey, comments back on!
Yeah contests!!!!
Mee to!
Nice, they come in pairs!
Count me in!
Very nice!
count me in for this one, I will give it to my wife.
Hello….I’m in.
Utah, get me two!
Thanks!!
Just under the wire!
It’s worth a shot!
I can’t decide between black and white…
In!!!
good morning
Thanks for opening it back up! I want these!
Hello!
Pick me:D
pretty please with sugar on top
good morning
In
Trying to win!
I want them! Pick me!
Count me in again :)
A cool looking device
Fingers Crossed!
Hello!
Count me in.
Thanks for the giveaway.
alextinniswood(at)hotmail.com
yes please
yes please
Hi!