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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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You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products!
Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
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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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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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.
Hook me up!
Count me in
one more time
Ah, seems this post was reopen
Pick me!!
And that one.
I’m in. Thanks for the opportunity.
Awesome!
Finally :-)
I need this
Me Please!!
Count me in!
Polar I love you!
I’m in, again
Hello! Black or white, let’s try it!
Thanks! Hm, if my wife hops in then we could have matching units on the tandem.
TGIF
2 extra hours? YAY!
great stuff
Here is a try
Would love to use the black one.
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i’m in!
Thanks for opening comments again!
Thanks for the great give aways Ray!
Would’t mind one of these…
Nice looking watch
Love it!
Hello, and hooray for giveaways!
2fer, wow!
Looks good, I’m In!
i am in.
Count me in.
I’m in !!!
Yo
Would like, it was locked earlier, I commented in the one before hoping to get in on this one!
Thanks for all of the contests!
Count me in!
yes please!
I would love to win these!
Cool! I want!
I’m in!
Blog wasnt letting me comment. Please let me enter ;)
Always like new gear!
Great giveaway!
I’m I in?
Me please Ray
Another one with BIG letters :-)
please!
Hello ;)
Hello there. TGIF!
yes please – thanks DCR
Pick me!!!!!
I want the black one. Hubby can have the white.
Looks good!
Glad comments are working again! Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway!
nice!
dia dhuit ! (Hello in Irish)
want
Love the white one! But I would be happy with either!
Sarah
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is it too late? as it was not working properly in the last hour or so. we could not leave comments. So hopefully it will be considered. Thanks
yes, please
Excellent
Hi….Love your posts!
Did I make it? It was locked earlitr
Thanks Ray! Appreciate the giveaways.
There we go again ;)
Good luck!
Terrific!
in it to win it!
and so off they went to explore the extremes of the polar landscape
Let’s try again. At least one for me!
Thanks for the fix Ray!!
Hi
Hello
How fun it would be to win… :)
Let’s try again
Yes. I like it!
I’m in too
Oohh pretty things
I’m in. Am I in? :)
Why not, I’d give one these a try!
A comment :)
Sweet, one for me and one for him!!
Wish me luck again
One for each wrist!
Madelein Said – all the way from SA!
Hey Ray! Pick Me!
As always, a thousand thanks, Ray! We all appreciate your generosity, of which the giveaways are the smallest part.
thanks ray
Ooh, these look awesome! Thanks!
Juhuuuuu ;)
would love one!
***drool*** sexy!
Do I still get in since it was locked out?
Another nice giveaway.
This watch would be aweomse! :)
jaydotcee6@gmail.com
Yeah!
black or white, doesn’t matter, I like both!
I’d love either!