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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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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’m in
Fingers crossed :-)
mine!
I really want it!
I need one….
Hope i win!
You said it’s better than Garmin Vector.
Having these would be great!
I am in.
i Would…Only this!
I would like to win this!
As Jeremy Clarkson would say, “POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Winner here
Power!
Oooh Power!!!!
yes please.
i want it nowWWWW!
wow…
Yes Please!
Now this would be nice!
Would love these!
Wow
Yes – Thanks!
Would be so awesome
Those look pretty sweet!
Count me in!
Yes. Would love it
For my Bro
Pick me
Nice review
With more power comes more responsibility.
Wow, this would be a great gift!!!
Could definitely use this…
Hook me up, Ray!
Okay, if I win this – I’m buying a bike and signing up for a triathlon. Or half. Well, maybe 1/8th, but I’ll definitely start biking, instead of just running. This time for real. Honest.
Great pedals!
training with power
Awesome! Thanks!
Power! :-)
Pick me!
Yes please
Love your reviews – very helpful. Please let me know WHEN i win the pedals. :-)
Winning these would help me avoid many many conversations with my wife next year justifying the expense. (next year is when I hope to invest in a power meter)….
I don’t even own a bike.
thanks!!!
nice!
My son would love these!
Gameday bucket go boom
Power…
Sweet!
Oooh. Power Meter pedals. I hope I win!
The need for power is strong with this one!
Wow!! Would these be great to have or what, pick me and I will let you know.
Yep, let’s power tap. Thanks ray
Please Mr Maker
Yes, please.
In. Keep up the good work.
I cannot stress this enough. Ignore the other jokers. Pick me. You know you want to.
Powering in for this one!
I want them
I don’t think my comment went through on the phone. I need the power!!!!
Dear Santa Claus,
It is way better to come over during summer time than during winter time. I promise you to be good all year if you reward me with a nice summer present :).
Want…no, I need them…no, I just want…yes, need…no, want…
Power to the people~! Fingers crossed~! :)
Yes please- would love a pair of these for the track!
Cool!
Yes please
tappity tap tap
Need new pedals
This would help my training so much!
Gimme
I want the Power(Tap)!
Better than my Stages
watts up!
Could use these
yes please!!!
Ive been trying to get my hands on a pair of these for 2 months now!!!!!!
This is awesome. Thanks for all that you do, Ray, and team Clever Training!
This is the random number you are lookining for.
Oooh would love these!
I need my first power meter!
I so want these…
Would be awesome to win!
I’d take a set.
Mine.
Love Powertap products
Hooray for power meters!
Here goes!
Please, please, please…
Wow, simply wow
These look rather trick!
Yes, I would very much like these please.
I would be faster with power!
Would love these!
REALLY NEED THESE!!
Lets dance.
I love these!
Just what the doctor ordered!
Oh dear!
Looks great