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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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- 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?
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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.
Thanks Ray, could crush the opposition with one of these!
Hook me up, Ray!
(Please :) )
Send it on over here.
wahoo!
Kick it
Sweeeeet!
This would look great in my basement.
Pick me
It’s cold down here so yes please.
perfect ending!
That would be cool!
Maybe winning this would be my impetus to finally buy a new bike!
Love your blog!
Nice
Awesome prize
Sweet
Good luck, everyone!
me too
Train train trainer
It’s been fun. Get some rest now, Ray!
This would be great!
You know…. considering I have a certain proclivity towards bruising and Ripley’s “Believe it or not” qualifying injuries… I really would enjoy this kick ass trainer, rather than the hand-me-down rollers I’e been attempting to ride on. (P.S. : My future health insurance thanks you.)
Yes please…
I’ll take one please
Would look great in my office
Yes please!
Spinning time!
Can’t wait to train with this!
Thanks Ray!
feeling lucky
Yes please
Would love to win this!
Thank you.
Thanks Ray!
one last try!
Wahoooo!
Oh heck yeah!
Omg I need this.
Thanks for all of the giveaways all day.
Would love one of these trainers!!!
WAHOOOLIGANS!
Wahoo
KiCKR for the win!
Love me some Wahoo
I’ve been at it all day. This is the one I want.
I cannot COUNT the level of brownie points this would give me… LOL.
I want this!!!! It would greatly help my training
New to the northeast. Need one.
Ok, this is the one thing I really want! Please pick me!
This is mine
I can use it.
Gimme gimme
I want it
Pick me pick me!!
For the win!
Good night and sleep tight
Awesome
Can you kick it? Yes you can!
Waa hey!
Send it my way
Wahooooo
Yes please.
This would make my Zwifting so much better!
Count me in!! I love this trainer!
Winner winner chicken dinner
Yes please.
Oh, yeah! I’ll take one :)
Nice!!
Finally i can get some sleep!
Amazing day
Indoor training time :-)
I hope I win!!!
Nodded off there, but I’m awake now!
Will use this all winter!
Would love to have this trainer!!
nice!
Interesting.
Oh yes
Fingers crossed! I don’t even have a trainer! I NEED this!
Please!!!
Please!!!!!!!!
Woah! Yeplease!
I’ll take two please.
I’d love to win the kickr tonight!
Rainmaker makin’ it rain!
Nom Nom wooo hooo. Hoping to win it
Ready to suffer all off season with this
Kickin!
Chances 1 in a Million … so your saying theres a chance.
Great prize, can only hope!!
Amazing, yes please!
Would be great to have a hers model in the suffer cave!
ps. Now that the giveaway is over, can we get the Apple Watch review?
I’ll take it!
Last chance.
train away.
My babe needs this!!!
Wahoo please
Yes please!!
Yes please!!! WAHOO!!!
Yes please!
Strong finish
A great prize!!
Called it, told my wife that the last prize would be a kickr, and voila! Thanks for giving up so much of your time and experience so others can learn and not make expensive purchase mistakes, invaluable service.