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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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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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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.
Oh yes,,,it will be mine
Likey likey
And made it. Good luck everybody!
Yes, please!
Wahoo, great day! :)
I need this
Please!?
I’d like to win this.
The laaaast dandelion!
Yé!
CMON!
Winning!!
Wahoo!!
Yes please!
Very nice!
oh yes, that would be nice for the long winter!
Please pick me so I have a trainer. Thanks again.
I want it.
Love it
Wahoooooo!
Hallow Yoo Hoo
Let’s try this again
Winter is coming … Want it
As the kids sat: OMG!
thx Ray.
This would be a great IMLP finishers gift!! Thanks for a great website. Always informative.
Last entry. Hope it’s a good one.
Sweet. A great prize to cap of another incredible day of giveaways!
Omg please please
As a college kid with limited training time and budget this would sweet.
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Excellent finish to the giveaway!
Great site and amazing contest. Thank you for both! Best of luck to everyone.
I’m 11/12 with this one. I hope I win something! Thanks for doing this for us Ray. We all appreciate it. Time to go run on your old grounds in Alexandria.
-Guillermo
Okay, I’m a sucker for sports technology…let me throw my hat into the ring one more time.
Nice work on the site.
This would look great sitting next to my current Kickr…so my wife could join me on Zwift :)
Want!
Would love one of these for the winter training
Time to Kickr
This would help me out a lot!
I need one
in
Yes Please!
I so need this… watching TV about KONA.
I’m close to 300 pounds have to have knee replacement. No better way to recover than with a Wahoo!
Woohoo wahoo!
Wahoo!
Best prize yet!
Yes please and keep up the awesome reviews Ray!
Husbands birthday sorted.
Nice!!
Final item, very nice
Do ya feel luck punk. Well do ya!
I need this!
Great ending with a great product!
that would be sweet
Just got off of the green machine. The Kickr would definitely be an upgrade.
Ray,
You create excitement for everyone in the cycling and tri community. Thanks again for another great give away. Good luck to all
THERE IT IS!! It’s so beautiful!
Final chance!
night
Yes please.
excellent job Ray, thanks for the giveaways.
Oh yes!
Saving the best for last, well done Ray!
You’re generosity with these giveaways is amazing. Thanks for the excellent articles. You’re the go-to source for reliable information for many.
Cheers
Thanks for giving all this stuff away! Maybe I’ll win something!
I’ll take one; thanks!
Night Night
Wanna be best friends?
Bring it on!
Thanks for all of the giveaways today! Really nice of you to do this!
Wahoo is the best!! i want to train at home :)
So keen for a kickr!!!!
Me please
My last chance
Great giveaways today!
Yes!
1 Time
Wahoo new trainer please!
Yeah baby!
This time for sure!
That’s on my Christmas list.
This is exciting!
Hello
You da boss, Ray … you da boss.
This is awesome!
Comment.
Pick me
go get it Ray!!!
Wahoo!
yes!
must train harder…
OMG!!!
In.
Like me.
Kick it!
Feeling good about this one!
please!
thanks – awesome giveaway!