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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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Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
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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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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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?
- Which trainer should I buy?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
- I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training?
- I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ?
- What kind of camera do you use?
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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 wonder how many comments you get in 2 hours. I’m in!
Why not me?
Merci d’avance Ray !
Thanks!
Awesome. I believe that I will win.
You should win for your patriotism alone.
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I believe that we will win !!!!!
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We need one of these!!!
Let’s keep going
I am in
v800, thank you..
Hello
Hopefully i will be picked
Pretty Please for Polar!
I love new gadgets! Pick me :)
May be a chance.
I’m in for this!
Going for the win
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In :-)
OK
This one I ‘ll win for sure :-D
Awesome contest
I missed the others! But not this one!!
A V8 would make this athlete’s “Governed” heart fearless. Thanks for giving all of us this special chance at a great training monitor.
let me be the lucky one..
Please pick me
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Thank you
not sure if 1st comment did work
Sweet…I’d like one! Thanks
This is a nice watch!
ok
PICK ME!!!!!!
Hi V800, just come to me!
Nice, count me in!
time to upgrade my polar
I miss the other 3 events :(
participants increasing, chances diminishing
Come to mama!
Looks great.
Love the site btw.
Want it!
I’m in it to win it! Shot Dc your blogs rock.
Thanks for the reviews :)
Just like Andy :)
Mee!
Woohoo!!! great!
Polar V800, Yup.
I want one!
Testing my luck :)
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again!
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More Kudos to Clever Training & Ray
comment
Oh yes please!
Thanks Ray
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Beauty!
I’ve been waiting for this for my first tri
Lucky comment!
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Yes
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count me in!
Despicable me!
Would like to have one.
Kudos to Ray and Clever Training
Please pick me! :-)
Will be happy to give it a good use.
Thank you
entered
Awesome watch! Have a fantastic day!
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A reply
Polarbear!
Missed two. But back in the fray now.
Dang. Missed two while sleeping. Back in it now.
Wonderfull site!
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Polar!
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This looks like the perfect fit for my needs. Thanks Ray
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Middle of the day :)
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Thanks
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