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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.
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- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
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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 2024 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.
1000 leagues above the sea!
I would like to win a v800 please
Thanks for the giveaway Ray!
I never win anything.
I’d like this
Swim swam swum. Thanks for the contest been fun
Thanks Ray.
Winner winner I hope!
That’s a really nice package!
First choice, Powermeter. Second, this. Thanks for keeping me distracted all day Ray!
Foo
One more spin to win.
Looks awesome
Lucky #1353?
I hope I can win this as I love swimming!!!!!!!!
Last try. Crossing my fingers.
Para mi
Lucky last
Thanks Ray – you’re the man !
yay
Let it be me :)
:-)
I want this.
Yes please
Raises hand!
This would be great!
This would be nice to win !
In
Many thanks for putting on this giveaway event!
Sad my last entry :(
last but not least!
Yes please!
Thanks
I’m trying to find my swimming Zen as quickly as possible! Count me in!
For the wife!!
Last chance to win.
I’m in.
swimming is my favorite
Pretty please
Me like the Swimmers Package.
Anything to help with the swim!!!
I am in :-)
By the way we had dinner at your house Saturday. And I still want a picture of the Wondrous Lulu Trap, my mom even asked to see it.
Yes please!
Grosooo
Enter!
Sounds awesome!
That would come in handy as I’m training for my 6th Ironman!! Hope I’m lucky
Thanks DC Ray and CT for the great giveaways. Me Likey!!
Would love to win this.
No Whammie!
Awesome give away!
Woooooooot!
Nice!
Yay!
Woohoo, I’d look forward to my swim sessions a bit more. I’m always a brides maid and never a bride…..
I don’t swim but I do free.
Love this!
With my wrinkled fingers I raise my hand to say,
Yes, I want to win these great prizes!
Best blog ever and of all time!
Sweet!
love this package. would love it for my first tri training
One last try!
id love to be able to actually track my swimming activities!
I want to Win
!!!
Count me in )
Buenisimooo
For the win!
Cool!!!
wow! awesome prize
in
Yes please!
Great gear!
Wouldn’t mind another Saferswimmer.
Count me in!
Yup, slow swimmer here
Would love this swim gear to get ready for some summer training.
dcr ftw
Thanks Rat!
It was fun while it lasted.
The end is nigh! Thanks for all the goodies Ray.
Gotta love this extravaganza !
Me!
Ideal for the summer ahead
Me too
I like to swim safely. The ladyfriend likes to swim with tunes. I like to know how far I swim.
This is perfect
I love swimming!
This will make me swim faster right?
This would be awesome.
Cool
We love DCRainmaker!!!!
Para nadarrr
Yup. I’m in!
This sleep deprived mama needs a fun new gadget!
Awesome.
Go Andy!
nice
Want!
This is awesome Ray!
Sounds good
Lovely package
Ray, you’re amazing!