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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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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.
This would be awesome.
Would love to own a GoPro!
Hi! Great site!!!
:)
Awesome Start!
Congrats Ray on your blog!
Give it to me!
Love your blog, I’m in!
Need it!
Looks cool!
Fingers crossed!
Let the game begin !
C’mon lucky go-pro…
Awesome blog, Awesome gadget! Would love it!
Please
Yes please.
one for me please!
Great promotion Ray
So, the US is sleeping now, great timing! :o)
This would be sweet, thanks Ray!
Ha ha. Always said I’d never get a gopro… But I said that with Facebook too…
Here we go!
That looks really nice
Yes pls
Nice one!
Go pro – yes please
That would be great
Merry christmas to me!
Love a GOPRO Please
I could use this camera!
A new GoPro would be awesome, or whatever else you’ve got going. :)
More like slow joe in my case :)
Great stuff
Looks like an exciting giveaway!
Would be nice to Go Pro ;)
Ummm… Me!!!
and we’re off
Would be great to capture some of my upcoming trips with this GoPro!
Thanks for the chance!
Good luck to everyone
Yes! Would-be love to win one for on my bike!
Time to Go Pro!
nice blog el que lo lea es ____
Wow, so many comments to scroll down. Now my finger hurts…
I’m in :)
Right now :D
That would work great on my mountain bike.
Would be a nice one! :)
Nice prize
I so want this!
I may need to speed up the video to make my adventures look more daring :)
Extravaganza woot!!
Great gadget!
Thanks for visiting Finland! We welcome you back anytime.
Thank you, Ray!
Morning hello from Copenhagen – send a go pro my way please!
I want, I want, please, please, please :)
Me!
Oooh, I actually made it!
Perhaps this time for me ;-)
Woot!
Nice camera!
Great work! Keeping my fingers crossed for the GoPro ;)
Yes please!
Comment!
Worth a try
Great for selfie :D
I would like to have one :D
Wow… just what I’ve always wanted :)
Nice
Perfect product to get excited for their IPO! Yes please!
I want to shoot action pictures!
Just woke up in time. Phew!
Gimme some more.
Go, Pro!
+1
Did i win already
Good morning from Latvia!
There are a lot of comments!
Ooh ooh me too please!
Woot, Extravaganza time! Ray, you are awesome :)
Yes please- over in the UK
estupendo
God morning!
I love the GoPro!!!!
Help me help you. Show me the GoPro!
count me in
Sweden want this!
Hopefully just in time :).
Wow, cool
I’m in.
nice!
Making me work for these entries, huh? ;)
Many the triathlon Gods be kind and grant me this wish, oh and help me kick ass at Roth.
Great start to the day!
This is a comment. Wish it good luck :D
See you in 2 hours :)
Awesome
This One is for me
I could use it for a change..