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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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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.
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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 want it!
Need one.
Please..Yes.
would be nice…
For Sufferfest sessions!
Love the blog!
This would be the ultimate home cycling trainer and I would put it to amazing use. I would love for you to consider my entry into the contest. Thanks for your thorough reviews of all things multisport! Keep the good work coming :)
Pain machine…
Me me me!
Me again!
Need a new torture tool. This would be perfect.
I need that for the cold winter months
Would love to upgrade from my Fluid 2 to a PowerBeam Pro!
Hello!
I totally forgot about the giveaway until now. Ugh!
Please I am in
Would love this
Here we go again, come on England!!!!
SEMPER FIDELIS DC
Looks great!
I’ve been using Trainerroad with a Kurt Kinetic… It would be really cool to win this and suffer with it all winter :)
This is too cool to be true. Love it!
Yes pleeeeease
Need it for long New England winters
great for winter time, want
Great training tool!
Would love one of these for winter training
Please I want one of this.
FTW!
one chance from 4000
Pick me! Pick me!
I read this blog religiously… I find it very difficult to find reviews like yours anywhere else. I remember reading the Fenix review and spending almost an hour on getting through it due to the immense amount of data on it. Keep up the good job!
Nice, for the winter would be awesome
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I need a new trainer for the suffering season!!!
Pick meeeeee
Yes Please
Ooooh, nice!
I am in it to win it!
Oh, yes please… mine is so loud and obnoxious it’s hard to get that bike workout in the morning without waking everyone up!
I want one
It’s always trainer time in Wisconsin or Montana
Count me in
A trainer would definitely be nice…both my siblings have them and use them often…that would help me to get on the bandwagon!!
This looks awesome!!
Oh wow great giveaways Ray! Love the blog.
I need it :)
nice trainer, would love to have it
I like these bike-related giveaways.
pick me pick me
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Thanks!!
Let’s give it a try!
Trainer fun!!!!
Come winter…
My poor trainer deserves to be replaced. A loyal soldier but a little worn out…
At bike Virginia
Love the giveaways Ray. You kick ass
Thanks,
Matt
Roh yes ! Midnight in Tokyo :)
Good luck to everyone
:)
i never really liked sand…its rough and coarse and irritating…and it gets everywhere
I need to ride more
Great! Would love to have it.
Please
Me too
Looks awesome!
Yes, please!
Wow!
Love to train on a trainer
great give-away.
Ooh. This would be great for basement trainer rides here in IL.
Rock on!
That looks great.
Please and thank you.
CycleOps PowerBeam Pro, um yes!
Yes please!
I’m in!
Would love to win this for the winter months!
I love these giveaways!
I’m in Canada I need to ride in the winter too.
More training!
Now this would be fun to try! :-)
Of course I need it
Woot!
training training training
Count me in!
train the trainer
bingo!
I need a new trainer!
Yes please!
New trainer would be nice. Just coming off an injury and getting back on the bike.
Nice!!
hoping!
Hope I’m a winner !
Hello from Idaho
:-)
Hip Hop ABS
Yes please! Awesome stuff so far!
Would be great for next winter!