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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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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.
Thanks for all the great prizes!
doggie paddle 4 lyfe
Yay
Swimtime is best time
Very special
Come on Garmin, lets go for a swim …
Smells like sausage.
oh my gosh I would love this! between master synchronized swimming and masters regular swimming, that finis music player has been on my wish list for ages!!!
Yes please.
The odds are in my favor
Swimming is something I need to work on.
I like swimming
Pick me! Pick me!!
I believe that I will win!
Come on oh lucky post you!!!!
this is it gangster
Cool toys! Fingers crossed!!
I’m ready to win!!
Oh man I could totally use this for my recovery from the crash.
Brilliant
US only to participate?
Thank you Ray!
Thanks Ray!!
Thanks Ray!
just here?
That is so cool, never swam with something like that
Giveaway.
Swim to me, baby
Huhu
Interesting, would like to have one
You’re the best!
That’s what I really need!
Oh yes.
I need these to get my arse in the pool!!
lets go swimmin!
Nice for the pool?!
Last one
I’d love some swim gear
Thanks
keg
Bubbles!
Awesome 24hours Ray, thanks for the chances to win.
Nice
Great give away Ray Thanks.
Yes, please :-)
Thanks!!
These look very useful.
oh yes!
Sweet.
:)
ME ME ME ME!
This has my name written all over it. THANK YOU!
Swim
Yup :-)
Yes please Mr Rainmaker!
Blub
trying my luck
Thank you for the opportunity!
I’m in.
Sounds like fun to me
Swimmming yeahhh
Pick me, pick me. :)
Thanks Ray!
Swimming isn’t my favourite, but maybe that’s because I don’t do it well…
Thanks, Ray!
Yay
Finally I can get more than 2 hours of sleep :)
Swimmin’ in it.
Lucky last
Its swimming time…
nice set!
Dang it, I missed so many! Thank you for hosting this Ray!
MK
Ok
Just what I need for a dip.
Power nap
Yes
Last chance
m learning swimming now
Curious to see how this works!
Ray, kudos for your extravaganza. Will be really though for you to beat this next year!
Thank you for your amazing work.
I’m in!
Thnx
From Russia with love!
Great contest, thanks!
hi..
Looks like an interesting pick!!
Nice
I like swimming
Pick me
Sweet, definitely could use this
Yes Please. Swimming time.
This is a dream open water package
Would love to win this too!
Nice!
Great Stuff!
What a way to end this hard day! Thank you for everythig, Ray.
hey…….
yes please! Thanks
I’m jumping in the pool
Gadgets make swimming slightly more appealing!