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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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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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.
Great
Would be nice to have!
Winter is coming.
I can’t wait!
Last chance…
OMG I need one of these!
Kudos to you Ray!!!
k thanks.
Right here!
Another great giveaway
Always wanted one of these!
This would be amazing.
Help me get my training back on track!
I could really use a new trainer.
Don’t need one but sure
Pick me, pick me!
Been dreaming about a Kickr for well over a year now!
It’d be neat to have one of those!
Yes please
Would absolutely love this!
This looks beautiful!
I enjoy cycling, but don’t like to actually go anywhere. This suits my needs adequately.
Wahoo!
Perfect….need to complete my zwift setup!
This would be amazing to have in my house!
looks great
One last chance!
Kickr with Zwift – a dream come true!
Thanks for the opportunity!!
Can’t win if you don’t play! Wahoo!!
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Sa……….weeeeeeeet!
If I win anything, let this be it.
Need!
Nice.
Yay!
Yes please!!!
Nice Upgrade
Nice
Please, oh please, oh please, oh please, oh please.
would LOVE this
Yeah! Best trainer.
Please please let it be me
#iwantone
I’m in
Oh yeah
Come on trainer
Wahoo indeed. Great set, thanks! Crossing fingers…
I promise I would put that to good use!
Wahoo KICKR Trainer!
me please
Nice, I want it everyday
Last one best one.
I need this to beat the heat
Yes please.
Me want!!!
If I was lucky enough to win this I’d have to buy a new house to put it in. Can’t leave it outside like I do with my old rusty trainer.
Wahoo! Another great extravaganza. Thanks for the exciting day!
Thought you would never give one of these away, definitely saving best for last!
I’m in.
This is a great prize! Thx
yahoo!
Thanks again for this giveaway!
Yes, please)
Me, me! Pick me!
Ray, that would be an awesome prize for the winter please. Cheers Mike
Winner!
Please
Win or not, you’re still the go to source for gear reviews. …… but I’d like to win still :-)
Please!
Waaaaaaaahooooooooo please
Always wanted a wahoo. Thanks for all the great review and your in-depth analysis. Been spreading words about your work here in Hong Kong. Great stuff!
Congrats Clay Emge on Winning Ironman Boulder!
pysh pysh
Yes please
I’ve been thinking about one of these for a while now.
Awesome!!!
Trainer for My Quintana Roo Kilo (nickname “Harley”)
This is what I’ve been waiting for. Would love one of these.
Perfect for the next winter season :)
Missed the rest, might as well try for this one!
Talk about something that would EXCITE me about getting on the trainer at home? THIS IS IT!
me please
Yay!
Yes please!
Nice Kickr!!
Pretty please
I want it… Thanks a lot!
Guess this is the end…
You saved the best for last! Hope I win.
Great product!
Love the site. Interesting comp.
Epic finale!
Sure, why not…
I’m drooling!!
In
Last chance to win.
even nicer
Oh yeah…Wahoo
Wahoo!!! You rock!!
Great giveaway! Hope I win!