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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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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.
Yes please
Yes…yes…yes!
Yes please!!
My bike wants this.
that would be awesome
That will surely do the job all those cold winter nights…
What an opportunity! Please be me this time.
Thanks for opening up the toy box and sharing with other kids! :)
Maybe this time …
Jep jep
I wouldn’t even wait until winter!
Looks awesome!!
Please1
That is a serious piece of kit!!
Nice!
Pretty please!
thank you.
Great, just what I need for rainy day…
Yes PLEASE
Another thing I could use to help get me to the finish line….
It came as no surprise to me that you were going to throw in a trainer somewhere in there!
Want
I need this.
Please, oh please
Oooh, that would look nice in the pain cave…
Woo Hoo!! Sounds good to me.
Neeeed
Awesome!!
Awwwwww yeeeeeeaaaaah!
That would be nice to win.
Awesome!
I’m in!
this is just a perfect trainer!!
Yes Please!
Nice one!
yes, yes, yes, for the next 200km skating Alternatieve Elfsteden Tocht!
keep up the good website and lot’s of giveaways!
greetz
Gerard
Pedal on
May be here I am lucky.
For me!!
Ok my run is over and I have to eat something. Where is the cupcake from the previous giveaway??????
Train even when the weather disagrees!
I’m due for a trainer replacement!
Oh yeah
Here’s hoping
Count me in!
In
Oh yes please!
Gone for it.
Training is my middle name!
Mine mine mine mine :-)
yes, please! thanks!
I need this!
Please and Thank You
This would be nice to have in rainy ol Oregon.
I really could use one of these this winter!
Nice. I would love to have this trainer!
Yippee
You’re being exceptionally generous :-)
Then I finally can get fit :-)
Warum isn’t it mine?
Wahooo
I would love this!
That would be cool
This was on my Christmas list.
wooooo!
another try!
Sweet. First watches, then power meter, now a trainer. Where does it end? A full bike?
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I just can’t do it captain, I don’t have the power!
Perfect for winter
Cool!
Waaaaahooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
I’m in!
Why such a huge giveaway?
I’m in, have the perfect place for this baby!
WHOA. Cool. !!!
Great site
Can I kick(r) it? YES I CAN!
good for rainy days!!
I’d love this !!
This was an excellent product review.This is where I go to see what’s out there.
Its like Hanukkah all over again
Yay, another toy for the basement!
Yeyy !!
Yes please DC!
crossing my fingers!
Just gets better and better!
I want it!!!!
Hey random number, it’s my turn
WOW
Ahoy
Dying to get one of these. Its the middle of winter here and I’ve just had baby number 2. Really dying to get back on the bike….
I want Ray’s job AND that cupcake from the Timex giveaway.
Wonderful
I would like this!
Ill take it!
Wahoo!!! (No pun intended)
I’d love to try one…
Me!
I would like one please.
Oh, yummy. I am in!
Wahoo!!!
Nice, very nice…
Great reviews
Count me in
I definitly need it…
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Ray, right now you must feel like a god, don’t you? :> All these crowds waiting impatiently for a bit of luck. But we still love you :)
Want!
kickr! yeah!
Oh yeah, this would get a lot of use in my basement.
Cool!
want