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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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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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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.
If I get this I promise to ride my bike every day to work.
It’s about time. My old trainer is on its final legs.
For the cold days or (here in Portugal) for the extreme hot days!!! 40 degrees outside?!?! Geee, i’d rather train at home with one of these :)
Wahooooo!
Nobody knows, more than my bike splits, how much I need this thing.
OMG!!
Awesome stuff. Cheers.
I want to go to there! Fingers crossed!
this would help me get over the fact that I cant race or ride this summer!
So… I think randomness should be on my side by now.
Thanks Ray!
Always wanted to try one of these.
Let it be me
It won’t fit the ElliptiGO, but it will work on a regular bike.
Wow, some big give aways here
Wahoooooooo!
Unbelievable – never seen anything like this giveaway extravaganza!!
A new trainer would be nice.
Making the cold weather productful.
This just gets better and better!
Thanks for a really plenty of emotion and good tension journey
Spin KICKR, Spin…..
I want one
I’m in!!
What a prize!
Count me in.
Win now please x
Woohoo ride away
Hoping it’s’ me! :)
When do we find out who won?
Would love to win one of this.
wow
Cheers!
pick me! :-)
This would be awesome! Thanks!
It would allow great traning ride in bad weather. I would like one :)
Nice!!!
Oh man, I need one of these ;)
You are the man. Plain and simple.
You are so generous, this an amazing range of prizes! Count me in for this :)
Oh yeah! Perfect for those indoor workouts.
Hey ho!
Even on hot day, it would nice to train indoor.
oooooh!
my fingers are crossed!
thanks for running the giveaway!
Zomg, I could really use one of these!
Wahoo i want one
Thank you for the giveaways Ray!
this is interesting
Thanks for all of the great reviews and now the great gear!
OK, this will hardly fit into my post box…but why not, bring it on!!!
That’s an amazing give away!
Ready for a ride!
Love this!
Very cool idea.
Awesome!!!!!!!!
Indoor sufferfest, Wahoo!
If I could only get this to avoid 100+ degree TX weather!
This would be a great training addition.
Yep
wahoozle
I need one of these!!
cool cool cool!
Sweet trainer!!
I want one
oh this is the thing I need
Oh man. I wanted the power meter. I need this!
spin me ’round…
WOW, much appreciated, even if I don’t win!
uhhhh nice trainer
I’m in
Yes!
Wow. Just wow.
Sweetttt.
Just what i was looking for…
Thank you for doing this!
sweett
I’d love to win this!
Holy crap!!! I need one of these and have needed it since last year! Count me in!
wahoo! (get the pun?)
in!
woohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
weeeee
let’s change from tacx to this one
I love cycling!
Sweet!
OMG!!!! This is awesome!! These prizes keep getting better and better!!!!
i said it before. I AM GOING TO WIN.
Cool, winter is coming.
that looks wicked
Oh yea!
I want this one!
I would like please.
Looks Nice!
Wahoooooo!
I could have used this, this morning
I’ve been want to buy kickr to kick my wahoo
This is the best one by far so far, hard to get better…
Amazing giveaways
Wow! It just keeps getting better and better.
DC is the Man!!!
Woot! Nice one!!