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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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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.
Pure power! ;)
I need it
wow… count with me!!!! want it!
Yahoo for wahoo.
This time…
I could use one of those
Damn, work made miss the 910xt giveaway, but I ain’t missing this one!
me, me, pick me!
Brilliant blog! Love the reviews!
Thanks Ray!
Whoa. Been wanting to get one of these since it came out!
Wahooooo!!!!
Wahoo integrated training stepping up to the next level makes you more accountable for the effort you put in. To get better results come race day..no excuses
New trainer please!
I could use a new trainer
Yum. Tastes like chili.
i’m in
enter
And again! ;)
YEA!
That would be soooo awesome to win
I’m in! thanks
i am in again
Another great review.
FTW
Holy crap you’re getting crazy. And we all appreciate it..
Ok, i need this one too :)
I want it :)
Need one
I want one of these!
I want to win the Wahoo Fitness Kickr Trainer!
Wow… impressive! How cool is this
Great contest!
In it to win it!
hahaha
Count me in for sure.
I am in!
Very cool!
Count me in, thanks!
In on this one too, thx!
nice!
Wahoo!
yah!
wooo hoooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m in!
Come on random number generator…
This is the trainer I have been waiting for, can I please win this one Ray
Would be awesome having one of these in the man cave
Haha Wahoo!
yes
Jaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Would look great in my basement.
Looks like a great winter toy!!
Another go.
Oh my! What a perfect day : )
Thanks DC!
Love your blog. Great articles and very informative. Perfect for a geek like me. Thanks Ray.
Middle of winter here. Bring it on
Love this contest!
Interesting, was just looking at this the other day
HUMP DAY YALLL
Ooo, sweet
Kickr!!
Wow! I’ll take it!
No Whammy
Amazing product and an amazing review
I think you’ve broken some pageview records today, Ray!
Count me in please!
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I’m going to kick myself if I actually win this
Let me know when this kicks in
Yahoo Wahoo!
Yessss! Want it
Awesome!
Fingers crossed
Ooooo. New trainer.
Hi there!
It might be needlessly to say, but this giveaway is AWESOME. how in the world would I, as a student, ever own this product if it wasn’t for this giveaway?
I extremely hope that I’ll be chosen.
Greetings from Amsterdam,
Loek
Wahoo!!!
Yes Please!
Yeah!
Perfect for learning to bike
Wow, big giveaways
I want it (please)!
Thanks!
Yes please
If only more companies would jump on ANT!
Looks good
yes, please!
It looks lovely for my long midwestern winters.
Yes Please!
Simply fantastic!
Power zone establishment device
– thy name be Wahoo.
I don’t just want it, I need it.
I need a trainer for my new Cervelo P2!
Holy crap! That is a heck of an item!
This I need
Kickr me back into shape
Wahoo!!
Yes!!!
me me please me me :D
I love the BT 4.0 in Wahoo product. Hope I win !!!
Wahoo!
Pick me!
Give it to me!
One more try… again…
Lovelyyyy.. Neeeeed it!!
kickr obsessed
Love the site Ray!