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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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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?
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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.
My 310xt is crapping out, so this would be nice!
Really nice watch :)
Adventure! This shall accompany me to the CCC should I be fortunate enough to win.
Great site, Great work
This would be useful in Roth
I want it!
Would be great!
Woo hoo
me encanta este reloj
My winning comment :)
Go Froome
To sweden thank you!
I want! Thanks!
yes please =D
Thanks for the extravaganza
I should be working.
Come home to pap, this one so needs to be for me!!!!
Let it rain!
i need this watch to replace my 310xt
Please Please Please! I am starting training for triathlon, I need it very much :)
Would love to have one of these. But even if I don’t this is one of the best blogs out there, thanks for all your work on these reviews Ray!
not a garmin user yet, like to own one
Yes please!
Cool a Fenix !!
Awesome prize!
I’m in.
Would be a nice upgrade to my 910XT
Loved your review of this watch – would really love one. Pick me please!
In!
siempre me ha gustado este reloj
Go go go
Oh yeah…. What a beautiful day…;-)
Much Fenix – very multisport – such wow!
Rise of the Fenix2?
I’m in
Let’s see if we can send a comment this time!
My Old Garmin has served me well, but is in need of replacement
This watch is awesome!
This would help me pick my GPS watch to buy…
Fingers crossed…
With a bit of luck ill do my review!
Thx Ray! Keep up!
I would love to win the Fenix 2
Pick me pick me :)
So nice!
I go for it!!!
Good luck you all but the Fenix will be mine :D
I feel lucky!
Super watch
May the odds be in my favor!
Nice Watch!
Sweet !
Thanks, for the giveaway competition!
Yes please!
I want
Is South Africa to far to ship to? Cause I really need one of these :)
I am in !
Pick me please!
Just to make the odds a little bit lower…
Let me be the one
Fingers crossed…
Here we go!
I’m in!
Nice one!
My old Garmin 110 is starting to struggle
Yesss
Ahh, so many people already posted something. Guess my chances on this fine piece of tech is near zero :-(
Oh yes! Is this my lucky day?
Count me in!
In!
It would look good on my wrist :)
I want!
/o/
\o\
\o/
I’m in :)
I’m in!!
This one I really want!
count me also on!
Awesome
Fingers crossed! :-)
Keep up the good work
Awsome
give it to me! so i can save some cash. planned to get one after reading ur indepth review
This time cheers
Yes please.
Wow what a cool giveaway. Thanks for doing this.
No idea about the eastern time etc so giving it a go anyway. GMT all the way!
Hope it’s my lucky day!
Me too
great contest – cheers
My lucky day, maybe?
I’m in. :)
I’ll take it.
yayayay
Hey I’m in as well
Commenting from around the globe – ace
I can’t believe I’m awake in the middle of the night to enter a contest… It’d be worth the win though!
My Fenix just died. I think I need a Fenix2.
I just moved to the Netherlands, and I need a new watch to help track my activities in this beautiful country. Please pick me!
Please count me in! Looks good :-)
Hoping to win
Let’s try a beautiful Fenix2!!
It would look great on me at IRONMAN Kalmar Sweden :-)
Morning!
Nice to have it !
Fantastic piece of kit!!!