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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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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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.
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me please
:) :) :) DC RAINMAKER ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)
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Cant tell you how much I’d love to be picked for this one, fingers crossed!
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Well, it seems i’m not the only one responding :)
Do it come in green?
Pick my random comment.
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Oh man, this is sweet!
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Please?!?!?
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And a cupcake please.
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Please
Greetings from Poland !!
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Power = work / time !!!
I need power…
Awesome! Hope I win it. Thanks Ray for the killer reviews.
Omg!
Hey Ray, I do more running than riding but this may inspire me to change that.
V/R,
Judson
I would love to win!
Cute action, especially because Power based training is not yet used that much in my circles. I use Powertap, which is nice because you can easily change the frames. But I cannot use it on my Zipps. So this would be a cool add on. As said, nice action, keep up the good work with your valuable reviews!
Folkert
Great site, love the giveaways.
fantastic web site Ray – thanks for all of the valuable info
*drool*
Bro!
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would be a great present for my boyfriend! (or me!)
Bon matin,
Je serais heureux d’être choisi !
Thanks for the gifts !
Canada,Québec
Thank you!
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I NEED A POWER METER!
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It would be awesome to win this.
This would be great for using power regardless of wheel set.
This would be amazing and I would use it extensively in my training.
Please please please
Wow!
Replied!!!
Oh how I could use one of these
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Ohhh … very shiny!
nice
Oh, I’d die for this one!
Thx
Up!
Could today be my lucky day ?
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Hah.. this is the only way I’d be able to train with power for the time being!
Need POWER
this could be my first power meter :)
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Please pick me!
Need
Would love this!
memememe! :p
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WIN!!!
Best giveaway ever!
Yes Please.
Need this for my bike!
Thanks
Me. please…
This would be a great addition to my new P2!
I need a power meter
Sweet!
would be great!
now there’s a giveaway!
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me want!
Can’t have too many Bike toys…
I could use this!!
I would never be able to afford this!
WoW, that’s awesome.
yes please!!!
Keep up the good work!
Pick me!
Me please!
I could totally put that to good use! I’m in!
Maybe. Just maybe. Such an awesome opportunity.
Maybe id get on my bike more than once a weeek
Nice!
This is awesome!
Ray and The Girl,
These giveaways are like icing on the cupcake-fun, creative and so good!
Thanks for the hard work that goes into making this such a great site.
Wow
Me me me me!!
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Yes please?
love one thanks
This Mississippi boy would love one!
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For me in Portugal.
Would love to have one of these!
This.
Pretty please, luck o the Irish (I hope)
I want it ;O
Would love 2 WiN!
Wowzaa Im in for the quarq!
Yes! Power meter please!
This would be awesome to win!
I NEEED POWERZ
I’m training for my first 1/2 Ironman and would love to win this power meter! I’ve learned training tips and product information from your site. It’s been a great resource for me. Thank you for considering me. Hoping to win!
Ok, I NEED this;)
I want one —
I hope I win!
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Yay
Yes please
Really Nice!
I will take it
I’m IN!
Thanks for all the great reviews!
I would love to win this and I just saw someone with my name post!
There’s a Giveaway I could do with!
Wow, that would be an amazing prize to win
Awesome. Love how you treat your readers!
Fantastic reviews buddy, keep it up
I’m in.
Oh hi!
Love it.
WOW!! Could really use one of thoese to sharpen my training iin my hunt for the kona-slot!!!
Don’t own a speedometer so to have a chance to win a power meter…SWEET!
Pick me!
Wishes from Abu Dhabi
Would absolutely power up my life with that power meter :D
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seriously, wow. me, me, me!
please.
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Quarq me up please!!!
Pick me please….maybe something will finally help my riding!
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What an excellent prize. Thank you for making it available in this way!!
I hope your random number generator is soo random that it picks me!
me please would so help with my training
meeeee
Yes please!
In desperate need of a PM :)
Me, me, me!
I’m in!!
Oh wow, that would be awesome!
Amazing… Talk about extravaganza!
Bonus wow!
Magura :)
That would be awesome! Here please
Pretty, pretty please!
Thanks for an informative website!!
Woo hoo
Can’t wait to start training with a PM.
This would be a great addition!
Want!Want!Want!Want!
I want to win it for my super triathlon hubby!
I would LOVE a Quarq power meter!
yes please sir!
Wow!
Yuuuuuuuuuuup
Me likey!
On Sunday i started in Aarhus on Challenge… it was good but with this one i could win next year! I know it… Nice action, thank you!
I need a quarky bike!
Yes, please, me like!
sweet
Awesome site.
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Mark it, dude.
Please and thank you!
woohoo
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Yes please :)
me me me me
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Need this! Please pick me.
!!!!!!!
Wow this is like black friday, thanks Ray!
Yes please :)
Your site is getting slow. :)
I want to win!
Odds aren’t looking favorable, gods shine on me now!
Baby needs new shoes. Count me in.
That is cool.
me! me! me!
Yeah baby!!
wow, definitely would like one!
Great blog, this is worth a shot!
Would really put this to use.
Sounds great!
This is my size!
Hello from across the pond
Nice!
yes please!
I could use a power meter :-).
Yes please
Yikes! Please…. Great review, as always!! Thanks. -Edgar
Yes Please!
Now we are talking! – Sure I’d like to win one.
Regards from southern France
Boy, that would be cool!
This blog is the best read it every day. Thanks
Awsome!
me too please
Mmmm mo power! Need it to ensure my complete and total domination of the cyclocross scene here in the DC area.
….and if you believe that, I have this great bridge for ya
Yes!
COOOL!!!
Huzzah for DCR
OMG I want it!!
Me likey
Me please :)
Thanks Ray, great site
would love one
Me! Me! Pick me! :)
Got in early this time…
In In In!
Definitely in for this!
This is nice
Wow
thanks
Sweet! This one I definitely want to see on my bike!
Yes!
Giveaway #4 is awesome. Count me in!
awesome
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Yes please!
I’m feeling cranky today, yes please…
Sign me up!
Jesus. These other people are quick. Pick me!
FTW
Looks fancy.
Noooo way!!!
Could be fun to use it.
Nice one!
me me me me
Hello Ray!!!
Nice! :)
WOW. Now that’s amazing!
Please, please, please……
Gotta win this one!
Sounds great!
WOW!! This is awesome, thanks DCR
Vroom!
Very good one! Thanks !
Must have.
Now that’s what I’m talking about!!
Me me!
Sweet!!!! A Quarq
Mmm bike part… Thanks
Awesome! Thanks for the opportunity
I could definitely use one!
Woot
Awesome
Here! ;)
And the power is back :)
No way, pick me Ray!
This would be awesome. I am amazed at the amount of awesome gear you are giving away.
So the story of my day continues….
Gig was good, was in a small church. Kind of weird seeing a rock band in a church, especially with some unethical lyrics.
Wow, powermeter. Never used it, but I need it! May I have one FOC?
I’ll take it
Oh yeah, now we’re talking…
Count me in!
pick me :)
Yes please
I’m in!!
My first power meter?
good lord !! High on my wish list :)
Maybe… maybe I don’t have to sell a kidney to get this?
Nice!!
Zoom zoom
I want that!!!
Oh my god!!!!
I want it!
This one is mine guys. Just move along, nothing to see here !!!
Boom… want! Love you Ray!
OMG Need Badly
Wow, this is a big one.
Power time!
Yes, please!
The Blues lost. #StateOfOrigin. Bring on game 3
YES!!!
Ohh i want this!!
Super cool – both this giveaway and your site!
This is really cool Ray
This is awesome! I have really been wanting one of these.
Yes please! :)
Thanks for the giveaway!
crazy!
Consider me entered!
I would love a Quarq!
Thanks!
WOW !
Yes Please!
The hubby just talked about wanting one of these….
Just in case I don’t get a watch (you never know), I’d better try for one of these!
This is it! I’ve been struggling for some time with my economy to buy a power meter, and here is my best chance!
that would be amazing….
Come to Papa!
Please me!
A power meter would be amazing…
This is awesome, please choose me :)
Great site.
Awesome Power Meter.
What’s that? O_ó I want it ^_^
Mmmmmmmmm Quarq
Yess!!
yeah, a powermeter. count me in…
woooow!!
Thats a very nice power system
Holy Smokes Ray! Nice One!!!!!!!!
Great !!!