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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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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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- Will you test our product before release?
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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
Me please.
Best of luck everyone!
Cool!
In for this one too!
Send it over!
Woohoo!
Awesome giveaways, awesome site. Keep up the great work!
Cool
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Last but not least, yes please!
How do I know if I won?
Last chance!
Sure, I’ll take one.
Let me in… And let me win. :)
I like it!!
Fun day
I’m in!
All this stuff is such cool gear. Yes I want this
Wow, what a giveaway! Thanks!!
Thanks for the run of these!
I love my iphone!
This is mine.
Bow to master Ray!
I have the wahoo everything else – so this would be awesome
Excellent way to end a great day. Thanks for your generosity!
one more :)
Hope i won
Cuz this is better than duck tape (can’t believe I just said that)
Wholey Cow that is sooooo neat!!! You are a very giving person to give away all these devices all day long. Thank you for having the heart that you do. I enjoy following your blog and hearing of your travels! Best Wishes for another great year!!
Wahoooooooooooo
Last attempt! :-)
Pick me! I will use it well.
Love bundled stuff
Now that’s entertainment!
thanks for all the giveaway draws
Please….
What’s not to like !
Wahoo!
Great giveaway!
BUT I LIKE FREE STUFF!
ohhhhhhh yessssssssssssssssssssss
Yes please!
Thank you for your time and generosity.
This looks fantastic!
Wahoo DCRay!
Wahoo!
Thanks Ray for your awesome blog/website.
Such lovely stuff you have there
Thanks1
Me!!!
This is pretty much the most amazing day ever. I just converted to an iPhone too!
me please ;O)
Yes , yes please!
fingers crossed! is it my lucky day?
sounds good.
I’m in til the end
Hi!
got to be in it to win it! thanks for hosting this extraordinary extravaganza!
You are AWESOME!
Yes please!
Thanks for a fun contest Ray
HR is a must for my training / racin …
Thank you again for doing this!
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YEAH!
And another one
Insane ending to the day. Thanks so much for a great site and fantastic giveaway!
Thanks Ray!
Wahoo!!
Free
Cool
pick me
You’re the best! Thanks Ray!
And they keep getting better woot!
iWin?
Count me in!
I stumbled onto your site researching watches and keep coming back
Love the move to Bluetooth and iPhone apps!
i love gadgets!
GOOD LUCK TO ME
Ray, simply the best!
outstanding, thanks so much for doing this!!! Looking forward to seeing who wins!
Thanks for the giveaways !
Hey. Cool! Thanks for everything!
Sweet!
Great things must come to an end.
Awesome
Sweet!
Hope to get it!
DCR, thanks for the giveaway…unless I don’t win anything…I’ll still follow you
Would love this!
Dcrainmaker is the best !!!
Thanks!
Awesome giveaway!
In like Flynn!
One last time!
Cool
yeah, free stuff! :)
Great way to end it!
Last Chance!