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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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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.
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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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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?
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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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Let’s see if I get this right
Love your work!
Ptet une chance de gagner.
Thanks again Ray
I’m in!
pysh pysh
Great!
Thank you for all the work you do for your readers!
Please can i win it if i don’t win the Fenix2 or the GoPro!!!!! Please please……………
Today is going to be a good day. The sun is shining and I’m about to win a beautiful watch!
Wow! Nice watch =)
I like bananas
Good luck y’all
Great watch
Yes please
Awesome!
DCR DCR
cool watch
I think you’re single-handedly trying to destroy productivity across the world :)
Great Job Ray!
Nice!
I want ! Thank you!
Love this!
Great prizes…
Yes please Ray
if there is a god i will win this watch
I’m in
Yes please :D
ping pong
Popular choice
Here I am
Win
Another great win, coming my way?
Maybe this time :-) Great giveaway!
Me? :-)
Would love to have this device!
Hmm, seem to be getting gateway errors (502), too many fans?:)
Me please!
Me! :)
great alternative for Fenix 2:) so count me in!
Awesome!
Danke
Random generator, pick me!
Excellent watch, would like to win for my husband.
let’s go! I want it!
My Husband just bought me the FR220 in Purple, so I would like to win him this one. Many Thanks for all the great reviews.
maybe this time… fingeros crossedos
Woah!!!
Hopes it works this time
My dream sports watch… Ever.
yes please!
Ambit2!!!
Bad gateway? Test? I want an ambit !
I hope this isn’t a duplicate
Many visitors … much bad gateways
Beautiful!!!! These are such awesome WINNERS presented by a winner! Thanks Ray!
I´m in
You never succeed if you do not try….
Great. Thank you. The best blog with the best gifts.
Nice watch !
I’d love this !!!
I’m in!
Read your cool in-depth review. Sounds like an awesome multisports watch.
Will it make me run faster
Count me in!
what if i win twice today?
On ya DC
Here we go!
Awesome!
I’m not the only one into it
Nice watch!
Yes please! Thanks Ray
Nice giveaway Id like this one
Hoping this will go to Norway :)
Cool watch. love to have it.
This would be a nice upgrade over my 310XT!
Yes Please – Count me IN!!!
Summer’s here!!
Great stuff Ray, hope I’m lucky this year :)
Me, me, me, pick me!!
Lo quiero
Pretty Please :$ ?
Count me in
It’s a wonderful day!
Cool!!!!
Ready to try Suunto,
Thank you
I like these high end watches
Oh how I wish..:-)
Coffee break
I woke up at 4am to get in in this awesome giveaway. This giveaway is going to destroy my sleep cycle
Me please :)
Made it
It’s great to be in Australia right now. Thanks man!
That sounds great! Merci.
Would love one of these!!
Nice indeed!
Oh yeah… This is my lucky day.
I feel it
it’s me again trying my luck. :-)
Great blog :-)
And we’re back!
A bit unresponsive now… This is my entry for this one.
See you in two hours.
Bagsies.