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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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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.
Spinny spin
what do I have to do to get this…
I need a kickr in the arse to get moving ;-)
hope the last one is my winner
yes please
May the best . . .err, luckiest win!
Thanks again for humoring us all.
Thank you Ray, and Clever Training, for allowing us all the opportunity to win amazing equipment that many of us do not have the means to purchase. Keep up the great work!
This would be totally awesome!
Looks great!
Nice one!
Long winter nights
Nice!
I really do love bike stuff.
Thanks!
Hell yeah!
Bees?
I seriously need this in my life!!!
This SAHM needs this for her sanity!
Last chance!
Count me in!
Great product. Would love to win one. :D
would love this please!
Pick me! Pick me!
Wahoo!!! I’m in!
Last chance!!
Fingers crossed!
Please!
I NEED IT!
This one I’m for sure winning!
Fingers crossed.
This would be awesome for my bike strength!!
Ooh, yes please!
Yes please
Woot
This looks awesome…
That would be nice :)
Sveiki
yesssss
please
please
please
Yes please!
Sweet giveaway!
Good luck everyone! (Although fingers crossed it’s me! ;))
One of these would be awesome!
This should be interesting!!
My son is training and would really love this
Yes
Yes, please.
Thanks!!!!
Fingers crossed
Xoxo
Thanks so much!
Count me in.
me please
Beautiful
Ok, now we’re talking! This is already on my Xmas list, maybe Xmas will be early!
Wow, wahoo!!!!! Thanks for all the awesomeness
Like it?
Love it?
Gotta have it!!
Saving the best for last!
My dreams would come true!
oh yeah !
I am here
thanks Ray, fun as always
Awesome, thanks for all the giveaways. One time random number generator.
I wanted to buy one !
This would be awesome to win!!!!
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Me please
Thanks
I needs this!
ftw
drooling over this one. Me likey, I needs one.
Oh Ray…you shouldn’t have! But thanks!
Thanks!
Oh yeah!!
Thanks a lot, Ray. Amazing giveaway day.
Oh yea!
Pick me
What a gorgeous equipment!
Win or lose, you rock DC Rainmaker! Thank you for a fun day!
This would score me major brownie points with my family….not annoying them with my loud wind trainer anymore!!
Please – it is pouring down with rain as I type so a trainer would be amazing
Great giveaway extravaganza again Ray! Hope random.org and I can match…Thanks!
Lets go agian
I want to train like Ray!
Best for last!
I have been thinking of getting one of these.
And its all over. Great giveaway. Thanks Ray. What a day.
Last one of the night, let’s hope I win!
This would be awesome for snowy winter days.
Let’s go!
One last try!
Trainer!
Yes
Fingers crossed!!
This would be so sweet
Awesome!
Great for winter in Canada!!
Crossing my fingers. :)
Wahoo. Yes please. Perfect for the rainy season out here
Really want a KICKR!
yes please
This would be a dream come true:)