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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?
- I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training?
- I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ?
- What kind of camera do you use?
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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.
Gah! I couldn’t even imagine doing all of that. But, I guess when it’s your only option, you pull on the big girl pants and get it done. Must feel nice to lighten the load though, right? And just think of all the space for fun Paris things now! :)
No easy feat, but I’m inspired and impressed. Great work!
8 Pc’s
7 Motherboards
6 Flash Cards
5 Hard Drives
4 Keyboards
3 Memory Sticks
2 Monitors
A partridge in a pear tree.
Have fun in Paris…
Just looking at these photos is making me dread ever discovering how much junk is in my house! My partner and I only moved last September (in together for the first time, gah) and I know that we have already accumulated so much stuff thanks to housewarming parties, Christmas and everyone just thinking they can get rid of their old stuff through us. But I’m glad to see that you got through it all and hope you are enjoying your move to Paris.
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Fantastic article thanks for sharing :)
The before -> after difference is amazing. Great post I enjoyed reading it and it’s perfectly arranged. Thanks!
I admire your patience and motivation. Thanks for helping me realize I can also clean up my house and feel happier about myself.
Wow! The results are just… Wow! Well done! :)
Ohh its too good and no doubt you have done a great job i like your patience and inspiration..ill be remembered.
:) :) thanks for show us how we can clean our home….nice
yay!!!!! i am so glad you share this tips….
Great Job.. clean up the house – 8 Years of Stuff!
Hey you have done good job I like your patience and inspiration. Thanks for sharing great tips to clean home easily.
Waw, Great blog . Very much interesting and informative post. Thanks for sharing.
OMG, I had this problem with my husband’s parents. The garage, the kitchen and the bedroom were buried under billion of unnecessary things. I watched a TV show and it showed that this condition is a mental disorder…
Wow! What a big difference before and ofter! Nice job! :)
What the hell is going on there…but after the cleaning restoration, the result is awesome. Great job!
Best wishes,
Erica
That is very funny post :D
What?! It’s a strange story :/
Very strange…
In my opinion, it is an Obsessive–compulsive disorder. A lot of people have this problem…
Thanks for such wonderful thoughts you shared.
Nice!
Its true that every time in the end of the lease, we will have a hard time but you guys have done your work smoothly. There are people who doesn’t want to get into the trouble and hire professional cleaners. either way the result will be the same. i think the best part while cleaning by yourself is the moment that we spend in the rooms and taking care of the things.
Nice Post! thanks for sharing Every day cleaning a house is very important. When a house is clean then it will effects good on all health and on the entire family. A dirty house is a germs house and it spread germs in all the house. When our house is cleaned then it improves clarity and deters stress.
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Oh, it’s awesome to do the cleaning, de-cluttering and organizing the house by yourself. I loved it. Thanks for the share.
8yrs – I can’t imagine how the de-cluttering and cleaning had gone. Best wishes.
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