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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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You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products!
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.
Woot!
At work
Yes please!
send it to me DC:)
Thanks!!!
greetings from Belgium
Pick me, pick me ?
Me me me ?
Kaboom!
want it ;-)
Rock me too! GoPro!
meee!
My first GoPro! Thanks for the giveaways Ray!
Hopeful
I’m in!
Off we go
OK, I’m in.
This is the one the first one is the one. Gopro is what i need :)
Always great fun to be part of it, thanks Ray
Let’s go!
Love the contest, good timing.
Yes please Ray!
Greetings from Southern California…
Thanks for the giveaway ?
This one is on my wish list for a while now!
pro me up
Let’s go.
Be a Hero!
Go on
Great camera! sounds like a winner for me!
Would make a fine addition to my collection…thanks
hello :)
Go Pro, DCRainmaker!!
Not quite awake this morning, but looks like 1 in about 2000 chance so far.
I could use one
I loves me the look of that gopro!
Merci bien
I definitely need even more things to strap to myself when going for a run! :)
I’m in
Thank you!
Great reviews
Go myhome goPro
Go for it
Winner winner chicken dinner?
Yes please
Yes please
Wow… how many comments already? It’s only 0630 here in the UK… bleary eyed ;)
Good luck everyone!
Great.
I set my alarm and got up early for this :) so excited new prizes every two hours !
i’m in, i like Gopro
Thx Ray! #GoPro by #DCRAINMAKER
Pick me! Pick me! :)
Good morning!
Yes please!
Thank you
GoPro!
I’d love to “go pro”!
Iets give it a try
Great give away
you are a Internet hero
I definitely need one of those to capture all the action at the Cape Epic next year!
I would love one of those
Count me in for the giveaway extravaganza!
Thumbs up :-)
Good morning from Hungary! :)
Great to film my runs :)
Commenting for gopro!
Long scroll ;-)
GoPro
GoPro!
Awesome!
Woohoo!
It’s going to be a long day. Go pro
Yes please!
Almost late to the party…
Fantastic, thanx!
Don’t mind if I do :)
I could do with a GoPro.
I’m in.
Good morning. One GoPro, please.
Buongiorno Ray.
Giorno stravagante oggi?!
Ça commence fort !
Goodmorning!
i would be one of those people !!
Mine for sure!
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Great sprited giveaway Ray, chapeau!
I’m in!
Yes please. Thanks!
That’s mine …
Excactly what I need! :D
Pick me! Thanks for doing these giveaways! Love the blog.
Let’s give it a try :)
In it to win it!
I would love to win it.. but sadly never won before… :/ but today there are enough chances :)
Looks cool.
Wow,so many people so early in the morning! Would love this, thank you!
Odds don’t look great on winning this one!
I need a GoPro!
Managed to refrain from buying a GoPro up to now. Would be great to win one! :)
yes pleasee
Entry no. 1.000.000?