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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.
Will submit all 12 giveaway
In it to win it.
awesome
Pick me DC! Haha
I’m in
Kudos
I want it
Last one before going to bed. Hope I can sleep while I am missing the rest of the prize draw.
Sounds so cool!
Jackpot!
kind of neat
Not seen this one before
Yes
Count me in!
Sweet
How kind of you. Thanks
Thanks
I´m in.
I am putting on a suit now.
Cool, another bike computer!
So cool!!
Interesting alternative.
Very cool
Looks great. Let’s try this one too…
I just bought a Edge 500 for this coming racing season. But I’ll gladly swap it out for this bad boy.
Sweet!
Sign me up!
Yes!
May the odds be ever in my favor!
Me please
Me lo quedo para usar en mi playera
Awesome!
I’ll take it.
Please?
Another fantastic prize!
This unit would also look great on my stem. :)
Tired
I’ll buy a bike if I win this :-)
Ah again the misses might stop nixing my garmin if I win this for her.
me!
Really need this one for nav abilities!
love your blog!
Thx
Hook me up
big money, no whammies!
Pick me. Woohoo!
Yes please !
nice
perfect for the wife
Count me
Clever bike unit – quite interesting.
Thanks once more
Oh go on then…..
Yet another comment
Eat the wagon wheel and let me win!
These have all been amazing giveaways..Good luck everyone!
Super GPS!
hope it slices bread
Looks like a unit that could really give Garmin a run for the money in this space…
Nice bit of kit!
Yes please
Can be a good present for my friend.
i want them all
Looks great
Never getting lost again!!!
This is the best day. :)
Can’t wait !
DC Rainmaker is my go to expert for all the tech!
Cool Beans
Count me IN!
Great device
Hello, I am your comment and I love you.
Would be perfect for rides this summer.
I’d LOVE a bike computer!
way cool
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Yes, more bike stuff!
I am an overachiever therefore I should get one!
Final attempt!
I’m in from Sweden…
Winning this would really change the crappy day I’m having :)
cycling prowess!
nice
Awesome Sauce!
Next!
Here
Very nice!
Would love to have one!
Good luck everyone!
Wanna find my way home
Off to bed I go… Nighty night, everyone.
One for The red devils of Belgium!!
Hope
Yes, Please!
Hat in the ring
I’d like to have one please, thanks
Very cool.
looks cool
Sweet.
I would like it.
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Oh to have a lawn to mow, or even a yard full of dirt to try and grow some lawn