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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.
- 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.
Pick me!
Awesome way to start the workday.
Great blog!
Lucky post.
It would be awesome in my summer swim sessions :)
i hope to win this!
DC Rainmaker Day > Prime Day
Yes please.
Me please
It gets better and better!
definitely interested in trying the hrm swim!!
Awesome giveaway
I wanted to say something intelligent about swimming, but all I can think about is how much I want that blue strap. Does that make me shallow?
win win
Good luck everyone?
Great prize. Fingers crossed
Fingers crossed.
Cool giveaway :)
Great site
Will you make me happy?
me
Pick me!
Want it!
That would be good
I use this website every day :)
Yeeeeess!
Awesome bundle!!
Aweeeesome :)
Pick me!
DC Rainmaker, thank you
I’ll take it
DC Rainmaker, thank you.
I feel lucky today :)
yess!
Maybe a lucky post?
I’ll take it!
Hopefully I’ll win!
Dear Random Number Generator,
You’re so great even if you don’t pick me…. but you will, right?
Hopefully I can win this
Yes!
Nice prize
Sweet! Thanks
would love to own this
hey water
Thanks DC
Hello
Standing beneath the waterfall that is this wonderful giveaway extravaganza, arms wide open trying to catch whatever comes down.
Please pick me!:)
Make it rain baby!
I’d love this watch for my first triathlon
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Thanks Ray and Clever Training.
Wow- you’re giving away big stuff!
Go for a swim
I need this one baaaad…..
Thanks for the chance Ray
So tired and it’s only 11 here…
swim!
YES YES YES
Nice
Let’s do this!
Yes please!
Geez, I’m tri’ing to sleep here…
Yes please – I’ll take one of these =)
Here!
Thanks for offering such great give-aways. Keep ’em coming.
Need sleep
I’m in! :-)
thanks for doing this… hope i win.
Still awake. At least, mostly awake.
Time for more free stuff!
Round 2!!! DC Rainmaker giveaways rock!!!
Awesome watch! Definitly want to add this to my collection!
please randomly pick me…. :)
I hope I win!!!
Please
I’m in!
Would love this:-)
Really want this prize
Rock me in for this!
Thanks for all the stuff, Ray!
I’d like to win this one too :-)
I really need this. Pick me please.
Garmin
Another excellent giveaway!
I’m in
My, thanks
Weee, this one would be great to my newly ordered fenix 3 :-)
Yes please !!
Unreal prizes!
I’d love one of these!!! I just asked you some questions about a 920 the other day….thanks!!!
I really need this!
Let the feast continue!
Would save me having to buy one!
Stayed up to comment! Time for bed.
Would love FR920XT!
Ditto!
Let’s try our luck on this one!
Let’s tri that!
This would help balance my desire for gadgetry against my desire to remain married.
tri one!
Yippie
Commenting for an upgrade!
Awesome!
My second post.
Time to get the espresso machine on!
Too kind!
Pick me! This would make my return to triathlon a joy.
thanks!
Lucky feeling this time
Nice goodies…. for me!
Yeah, DCRainmaker no.1 reviewer!
I would like to send my 910XT to retirement. Thanks Ray!
Wow! Maybe the right watch for my first half-distance this year in august! Would be fine to win this one!
This is amazing, thank you!!
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Whoa! That’s a nice gift!
Crossing fingers, and thanks! :D
Love it!
Garmin!
I’m all about the future!
I’ll learn to swim for this!
I would luv to have this
C’mon rng!
Thanks for the contest!
Oh yes please
i´m here for the fun!
fingers crossed
This is a must have :-D
Nice!
Thanks!!
would love this to track my heart rate during open water swim sessions!
Variety is the spice of life!
Oh yes!!
an update for my fenix 1 yes please
I would be so happy to win this one!
Sweet! Thanks Ray
Adi tri
WOW, it just gets better.
I want!