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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?
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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.
Iphone??? …Iwant!!!
Thanks for today. This was great.
wahoo indeed.
Yes Please!
Zombies!!
Thanks for the awesome day, Ray. Now I need to figure out what’s going to keep my attention tomorrow… #CupcakeGiveaways!!!
Sure could use these!
win please
Nice
This device would look great on my ipad
Pure sweetness!
Great
Dig it.
ballin
Awesome site Ray. Love the giveaways!
Nice
Chocolate Milk toast to you!
What a great collection of goodies in your giveaway. Thanks again for the chance to win and for your reviews of cool things.
Fingers crossed
Ah, nice!
I would put it to use :)
Last one…
One last time
hope to win!
Wow–what an amazing giveaway! While I briefly contemplated staying up until 12A last night (this morning?), I opted for sleep instead. But now’s my chance! Thanks!
Great stuff!
Great stuff
Count me in!
Thanks
The strap would really be good for my runs.
Keep going, I need this!
pick me! :D
Get some sleep now!
What…I didn’t win the maple donut? Does that mean that the “cosmic odds” owe me something?
This looks cool
Awesome!
Pretty Please.
I heart it!
I want this as well! So many great prizes in this giveaway, there are going to be some really lucky people!
pretty awesome!!!
Awwwww yeah homie!
Pick me!
Yes, please. Thanks!
Thanks for what you’ve done today.
Ooooohhh…pick me. :)
great thing!
Raiiiiinnnnn
Pick me!
hope i get this one…
thanks
I’m in
It’s been fun, thanks for bringing a bit of excitement to the day.
I thought I would have won by now!
IN
My comments remain the same, I would really like this basket of goodness.
Very generous of you sir. Train On!
cool
Boom.
One more chance
Pick me
joined!!
Wow!
Great giveaway
Thanks Ray
This is it!
Havent won anything…ever
Kindly consider this my contest entry submission. Thank you!
Pick me
Thanks
Yes, the last chance. Thank you!
nanana, nanana, nanananaaaaa ….
Pick me
All good things must come to an end
This looks great!
Yippie Skippy!
simply youre the best DCR. Thank you for giving us all the chance to WIN!!!
Yes please.
This is HUGE!
Saving the best for last! Thanks!
Neat. shame it doen’t include the iphone as well.
Great blog!
Done and done
Thanks in advance xx
Gimme!
What a following! Thanks for the chances.
Thanks for hosting a great day!
Good luck everyone! Thanks Ray!
Nice way to end a great give away
Love your Extravaganza, nice one! And the last giveaway – can go hibernate then..
Thanks Ray!
Keep up the good work!
Good luck to me!
Nice wrapup.
Me wants
so many goodies, so much inspiration!
Yes please.
My last chance!
I gotta win one right?
I feel so Blue Tooth!
In
Woo Hoo!
Win me a Wahoo
Sure why not.
Oh yeah!!
Best package of them all
Great prizes.
Like this lot a bundle
Please subscribe me!
What a great giveaway package!
Too bad I have android.
I could use the iPack
This is always fun…You’re the best and thanks for doing this.