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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.
- 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?
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- 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.
Doing my part to get those numbers up!
Yes, please!
amazing
Power it!
New blender!? In.
Pleases…..
Data, drive!
Random ftw!
Yay
YES!
Well, if I must…
More power….then more margaritas
Yes please
Cool!
Might be my last entry to win. Have to go to bed soon :(
Yes!
Aupa hi!
POWER!!!!
nice!!
Salute!
More Power!
Something something more power.
Yesss!
Yes !
Count me in
Splendid. Simply splendid.
Give me the power!
Dont fight the power
Power to Ray!
Another nice one
In!
DC GiftMaker
Thanks for your generosity!
once more to the top of the hill!!
Quarq! I wonder if this would fit on my mtn bike?
Ya dancer
I’m feeling lucky
want one! :)
I’m in.
Defo need one of these!
Please
Can I trade you for the P1s?
Very nice!
Hello Hellooooo
Count me in!
Excellent prizes.
Me me me ?
Very cool!
Want it!
Yes please!
Whoa! Yes, please!
This is my lucky day!
Thanks Ray.
Wooow yeah want it want it
Power
To call it a good day, I would love to take this treasure home!
More Power ! :)
Awesome!
Thanks for the detailed reviews!
fun!!
Si Vous Plait!
Everyone wants power. But do we really want to know how weak we actually are?
It’s me?
Ray rocks
cool
x
I would very much like to have one of those on my bike.
Feeling the power :)
I’m in!
YES….
My next upgrade should be a powermeter!
More power!
I hope it can measure my less than manly 27 watts.
lucky me :)
Now i start getting greedy. Mine mine mine!
Sweet !!!
Yes please
Good luck everyone
Sounds good.
I need one of these.
POWER :)
Yes please!
bad to the bone!! My new Fuji Norcom would look friggin sweet with this addition.
Cool!!
No ducks allowed. Check!
Always worth a try.
Me. I’m the winner.
Cos i was asleep for the p1s
I’d like to have one..
More power…
I want this
lets try this again
Quarq me
Yes please!
Yes!!
Yes please.
Looks good
Awesome
Lets try iT.
Ene mene miste, es rappelt in der Kiste, ene mene meck und der powermeter ist weg!
Quark come to my bike and put me on the suffering path of training with powermeter
Yep yep yep! Thank you.
I would love this