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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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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 for this winter
If only!!
Yes please
This thing is Kicking-tastic!
Excellent!
Rock it!
Me me me!
OH WOW! I need this like I need oxygen!!!
I’m moving to Pennsylvania and I’ll need one of these.
I’m in!
Love me the kickr.
name in the pot
Just what the doctor ordered.
Awe man this would be awesome to have!!! Keeping my fingers crossed!!!
Work hours are getting longer. Daylight is getting shorter. This would be the training solution.
in it
Oooohhhhhhh – pick me, pick me, pick meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee……..
OMG! Please!!
Wahooooooo
I want it!
Will these things work “down under” ??
Or is it like water down a sink …. it rotates the other way?
Pick me … pick me !!
Please!
Oh yes!
Dear God, please let me win this.
A great trainer and a great giveaway
Pick me!
Amazing
Yes please.
Go the Kickr
When are your left hand?
No back tire! Best part ever!
Finally
Me please
It’s been a blast
Yes please
Wish me luck!
Wooo woop
Yes pls
Im in
Perfect for the basement!
Awesome!
I want this more than anything!
Thanks for all you do.
Please, please, please! :)
Thnx in advance.
Count me in too.
sex pistols
Let me win.
Me too
Please please please!!! It would make a great replacement for my no name brand trainer ;)
What an awesome trainer. Thanks for the day of excitement
Checking in
Would get me on my bike more.
Greetings from Belgium
perfect for training during ski season.
My precious :-)
Wahoo
You have to be in it to win it.
Thank you Sir.
last chance!
Love cycling and my forever riding partner!
This would be amazing to have considering a potential relocation to less favourable conditions during the winter.
I MUST WIN THIS!!!!!
Count me in on that one
Yay
Wohooo, i woke up to do some runnning intervals …soonn on the bike also …
Yes!
Just the right time for me. I want the Wahoo KICKR!
I so so badly want this.
please!
Please, please, pretty please!! And thank you for doing this!
You’re an awesome resource. Thanks!
I’m in!
Hi Ray!
Great product – love it!
Best till last
Trying again…
Please send this to me!!!!
Awesome
Cheers :)
So many trainers so little time!
RNGesus don’t fail me now!
A friend of mine has a KICKR and loves it. I’d be thrilled to get my hands on one!
My husband says we need his and hers trainers…
Pick me please!
Yes please!
Mine!!!
Kickr! Kick it to me!
I’m feeling lucky!
Wahoo for this giveaway!
Great review. I’ll take it
Trainer!
Nice
Pick Me please. Need it so I can’t watch my daughter while riding at home :)
Spinnin… Spinnin…. Spinnin
If you’re gonna force me to take it.
This.Would.Be.Awesome
Yes, that Would be amazing.
Thanks for the opportunity and the reviews!!
Love wahoo!!
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Amazing day of gift!