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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?
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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.
Another great give away
Before going to sleep lets try…..beatiful garmin gadgets……
Ou yeah!
This would be the perfect replacement for my Edge 500 – which was utterly demolished in a recent crash!
Would be nice…
Yes please!
I’ll take one, please!
I’ve just started going thru this decision making process for a 500 vs 510 myself! Good timing (especially if I win!).
DC Rainmaker and Clever training are great for having these give-a-ways!
Yes Please!
Love your blog and love Garmin! Would love to win one!
I’m trying to be a CleverTrainer so as to gain an Edge.
Big bucks, no whammies!
I’d love one!
Yes!
I’ll try again.
Pick Me
Please !!
Another try!
Oh I want so much!!!
I can has one please? =D
Will trade cheeseburger
I need this Garmin, winter is coming!
Am I lucky?
Yipee!!!
This would be awesome to have. Thanks!
I’m already thinking of buying one of these. Winning one would be perfect!
Pick me
sweeeeet….
Great giveaway! Fingers crossed.
Ray,
Looks like another winning product.
Ooh Ooh, Pick Me, Pick Me
510 for me!!!!
Yes, Please!
810 please
Hi, I’m here again.
One of each please?
Hope to win
The 810 would look great on my bike!
Would love it even more if the 810 came with a P3!
Thanks Ray! Love the site!
Oh great!!
810 por favor!
Very nice!
Me please!
Wow, will look good on my F1 !!
Cool!
810!
YES!
I just rode a century! Need more Garmin!
Yes
respect!
Fingers crossed!
Pick me!
Would love the 810.
Missed the quarq by 3 minutes!
What an awesome week!!!
Thanks!
Another great giveaway, Ray. Thanks for everything that you do for your readers.
If you choose me I’ll give my 500 to a friend and pay it forward!
Trying my luck!
How good does this get?
Go DC Go, Roll them dice!!!
yuppp – I’ll let you know when I winn ;-))
Thanks
810
i’m in
Yay for Garmin!
Free Garmin? Woo!!!
Just in time
Great reviews and I love that you incorporate your travels into them!
Tough choice…
Please :)
Yeah, well, when it comes to bike bling, I have none of this. Me want!
all the way from Asia Pacific, you’re the man DC ^_^
Yes, and I’d like cupcakes, too.
Any of them would be great
Love it!
Managed to wake up just in time : )
I would be honored to win a Garmin!
810 for me !
Thanks :)
Pick me!!!
Heck yeah!
Either would be great to win..:)
Best. Extravaganza. Ever.
Let me win!
Sweet!
It would be nice to have one of these
Pick me!!! Pick me!!!
More toys for my bikes!
What a great day on the DCRainmaker blog.
I want it!
Either would be great
Cool
Big money, big money!
luv free stuff!
Id love to win a 810! Will keep me from getting lost on wandering rides.
Winner winner chicken dinner?
I am the winner!!!!!!
Nice!