Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $429, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, (or Hero 13 bundle for $339!) and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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.
You'll support the site, and get ad-free DCR! Plus, you'll be more awesome. Click above for all the details. Oh, and you can sign-up for the newsletter here!
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products!
Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
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.
-
Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
Get all your awesome DC Rainmaker gear here!
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?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
- I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training?
- I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ?
- What kind of camera do you use?
-
5 Easy Steps To The Site
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.
Holy Guacamole! OMG please pick me! Pretty please!
Oh, Shiny!
Another cool giveaway.
nice!
I want this one too!! =)
nice :p
good stuff!
I need this!
Super!
I’m here to play!
cool idea as always
one after the other. I’d love this!
Yes Yes Yes! I’ll ride into the wind on that bad boy!
Great, this time I hope I am the lucky guy!!
I love to win :)
WooHoo
Yes please.
This could help me get on a bike!
nice!
want!
yes please – nice swag
Awesome!!!
sweet
Please & thank you
me encantaria poder entrenarme en uno de estos
Thanks for being so AWESOME, Ray. You rock!
I need this in my life :)
I hate my TACX flow
Please pick me. I need some serious help on the bike.
Oh sweet, a new trainer!!!
Why not!
Wo! Looks nice!
In for this one.
Win win win!
I need another trainer that I can ignore in my garage!
Really want this :)
Oh please!!!! I’m begging you!
Amazing!
woooowww!!!
Wohoo sweet things :)
I love all of Wahoo’s stuff. I already use their heart rate monitor, blue speed and cadence sensor, and just started fiddling around with the RFLKT. This would be perfect for rainy days through the whole season b/c of just how much fun it can be let alone a powerful training tool. Please pick me! I need power training to help me not blow up on the run!
whoa
Huge props to you and Clever Training for putting on a great giveaway!
smokin
Thanks!
WOW! That’s awsome!!! It will be perfect for my winter trainings!
Wow! This is getting better and better! Now if only I can win.
That would be a nice give-away Ray since they are not available in Spain…yet !
Wow these giveaways are Great! Now if I could win one…
Awesome!
And the next giveaway will be… Cervelo P5
Really nice!!!
So cool!!! This will boost my winter training!!
awesome. Fingers still crossed!
i wanna have that! :D
this is sooo cool!
Pick me!
One of them there kickrs thanks
That trainer is amazeballs!
Would love a new trainer
I’m in.
Would like to win this one!
im in!
Wow, fantastic giveaway!
I need a trainer, thanks! :)
Would like to win this.
KICKRlicious!
I’m gonna kickr myself if i don’t win this!
Crossing fingers and toes.
Thanks!
Wow! They just keep getting better and better!
I am the winner!!!!!!!!
awesome
I would love this…pick me!
This trainer looks fantastic.
Yes to free stuff!
dude…insane
PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE!!! Gotta have it.
In!
Would love to have this so I could get off the road
really a nice prize
Yes, please.
Best giveaway!
I’m in
It’s cold out, gimme a trainer!
would love another trainer in the house
Do want. My roommates would hate me for bringing more bike stuff into the apartment though.
Thanks!
Wow dude, these giveaways are super
Thanks.
Me please!!
Bring it on!
Awesome!
Just read your review on this the other day… exciting product they have coming out there!
Wow!
Winter Rides …Sorted! :D
Please. Pretty please!
the best present for my parent
Ciao ciao ciao!
Bro!