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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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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.
I’m ready!
Now this is the giveaway I’ve been waiting for!
I would love this.
Awesome, this will be mine :)
Would be awesome to win. Thanks for god articles.
Fenix nice of you
yes yes!
oh oh oh oh oh, MEEEEEE!
Thank you for such a great contest, Ray.
Go fenix2!!
THIS one!
Wahooooo!
Need this ! :)
DC, u r a nice guy ;)
Yass
What an awesome competition! Thanks DCR!
I would love to win this, awesome!
I so need this
Oy yeah, that would be a great replacement for my 305 who’s getting old. :D
What a prize!
This one would be nice to have!
Would love to win this one and surprise my best friend when he returns to Denmark for summer vacation.
Great for the winter ski season!
YAY!
OMG this is going fast! Keep it up R a y
Lucky number 2?
Count me in
It’s a given!
Need this so much for my tri training :) please please please :D
In!
Next up..Fenix 2 please!:)
OK
Me please!
Lets take it to the slopes downunder
DC you rock the world
Sir, I would be delighted!
Pick me and great work on your reviews.
Oooh yes please! Pick me, pick me!
I need this watch. Period. :)
Woo!
Count me in!
I’m in
Please !
Maybe this is my lucky day!
Need one to replace my old timex triathlon.
really want this watch..
Nice watch
Wohoo
Awesome! Would love to try this.
Thanks in advance
Sleep … need …
This watch will be nice to have here in Sweden!
This is cruel, but I’ll try my best to make every giveaway.
So sweet!!
Me please!
Such Amaze!
that’s even better :)
want!
Don’t you want me to be successful?
DC… Yes please sir.
Love your site. It has helped with my GPS watch search. Keep it up.
Got to be in it to win it!
Oh I want!
I need that.
Ding ding!
Nice …
Tic, tac. Now waiting.
Wow it would be so awesome to win this watch!
Nice nice nice nice!
me! me!
Sweet!
A Comment :)
Wish I could have one!
nice….awesome
Wow! Yessssss!
Give it to me!!! (Please.)
Fenix 2 …my wish fot the summer….
Yes please :)
Oh that would be awesome! Good luck everyone.
Dribbling at the thought of this watch.
good luck everyone!
Thanks Ray
310xt just died, perfect timing.can’t even get these on this side of the world. Thx Ray.
You had me at Garmin… :-)
I really want this!
Thanks!!!
This would be awesome to win!
Extravaganza again! Ray is the man!!
Cool watch!
yes, please! :)
Yes please indeed :)
Good night!
Every post I leave in the giveaway will carry on from the previous.
I am currently packing my bike into a box to fly home…..
Yeah, baby!
I’ll have a try at this one. Would love to win it :D
Thanks for doing this!
The Phoenix looks like a great watch!
watching for what is next and a watch is what is next
My first triathlon one year ago, now it is time to develop my skills – the fenix 2 would be perfect!
Yeah! perfect for my alps trip!
Count me in thanks Ray,
Nathan
Would be cool to have one ;-)