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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.
Yes. This is another awesome item. Fingers crossed.
Cool
Yeah, my winter dreams !!
Yes!!!
Woohoo
Fast and Furius!!
nice!!
Yup, I need that
Please let me win this!
Psyched for this one!
What a prize! Congrats to the lucky winner! Thanks for the contest, DCR!
I hope I will be the lucky one!
Want. Like. LOVE!
Sounds awesome.
Waaaahooooooo! Train Hard, Race Easy.
would love it.
Wahoo!
I’m in – thanks Ray!
Sign me up too
That is just awesome !
Kicker!
#bestgiveawayever
Wow, this is like Half Christmas much better than half birthdays!
Comment :)
Please and thank you!
I like!
gahhhh I want
Count me in! I want it!
want one
Please pick me
This day is awesome!
yay, on time again
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I want it!!
Hi Ray!!
Great one
great prize
WooHoo a Wahoo!! What a Kickr!
Me again. Unbelievable give aways, totally stoked
me too
Count me in!
Just injured my shoulder so am looking to focus on indoor training for the next month or two.
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Love wahoo gear!
Another nice give away!
You da man!
safe way to train. nice.
I want one!!!
I cycle tooooooo.. Best site for product reviews
UOOOOOW!!!
I’d love this!
What!! A KICKR?? I’m in.
way cool
I’m in!!!
thank you rainmaker!
Thanks again, just need to buy a bike now.
you’re too generous Ray. The person winning this can not be less than very pleased!
amazing!
Mine
Your my 2nd man crush behind Anderson Cooper!
I could train all winter in the north east when the snow is flying or the roads are ice/snow covered
Ooh, this is the one I want! Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks!!
I’m in !
Looks like a pretty sweet trainer.
I’ll take two ;)
ohhhh c’mon…pick me ;)
That would be a good way to spend the winters up North.
Wow. Amazed at the giveaways!
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Now that it’s winter here in SA I could really use one of these.
I want it!
Oh wow
That would be awesome to get!!
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Keeping my fingers crossed.
love this giveaway
Perfect for winter training!
Really, desperately need one of these!
Awesome!
It’s going ot be over 100 degrees for the next two weeks where I’m at….save me!!!!
Count me in!
I love Ciclyng!
This would work really well with my training.
Come to cologne!
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Would love this for my bike!
Yes please!
That would be great!!
oooh… pick me, pick me!
Yes please, again! :-)
Another great give away!
Yes pls!! P.S. Hope Federer loses…
Wow. Ray, this day of give a ways just gets better and better.
gimmi gimmie!!!
Want.
My bike is already waiting her:)
Wahoo!?!
Me too
Pick me! Pick me!
Come on lucky 7’s…..