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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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Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
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.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- 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?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
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- I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ?
- What kind of camera do you use?
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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.
For my hubby!
Yes please
Yeah Please…
Please Please. Would be so helpful for my IM Lake Placid training
I need that for the harsh San Jose winters.
Missed the Suunto entry by a minute. Argh!
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Me me me. Thanks Ray
Last chance!
Please please
Ooo. Just what I need.
done!
Now this is a great finish to the day
Last chance
better than console game
I’m in
Flippin yes!!!!!!
I would love one of these! And it’s my birthday :)
yes please ;-)
Need one for my trainning.
Yes!
Yessss!
thank you for this contest
Luckily it wasn’t productivity lost at this hour… More like sleep dreprivation. :). Hope I get picked
Please….this would be awesome!
I need a trainer! this would be sweet
Wahoo Rulz!!!
I’ve been drooling over this for too long!
Thanks!
Fingers crossed!!
Love everything about your site. It’s the go to reference for all things techie.
Thats ureal :) i’m in.
Cool
Missed everything else — maybe I’ll get lucky!
Yes
To to kickr it into high gear
s’il vous plaIs
sweet
I NEED this. Thanks.
Wahoo!
Kicks to go!
I always wanted one
What a great giveaway! Thanks.
I need one thanks
Me me me! Thx DCR!
Would very much like to win
This would be a great supplement for my ironman training and my son’s bike training. We would definitely use this a lot.
kick it to the curb!
I still believe :)
I could really use a new trainer :)
OMG, this is on my dream toy list at the moment. Would love to win one. Love your reviews. Thx
Please.
Thanks Ray..this is an awesome one
Oh yes, this would be great
That’ll come in handy before the nordic skiing season kicks in.
I want one!!!
Back to bed
Nice.
Enter me
Wow this is a good one
I’ve become a triathlete within the past year. I’ve dropped from 410 lbs to 220 lbs. I would love one of these.
Thanks DC!! I need a Kickr!!
Looks great to me!
Me please
Woohoo!
Oh please! I need this!
Lovin it
I want!
I’ll take it!
Yep
Pleeease!
Wow!
I’m game.
would love to have this… Thanks!
DC, Make it Rain! We need it in BC!
Gimme
j’ai besoin un Wahoo!
Thank you for EVERYTHING you do!!
I need one to keep up with my boyfriend!
This would make Zwift really fun :D
I’ve wanted this for a long time
It’s my turn now!
I want one.
Test
man that would be sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
Wahoo KICKR Trainer: Let’s kick the final trainer into touch!
so cool!
Thanks for a great day.
Missed all other posts. Catch only this. Hopefully will win :)
Holy Kicker Batman!
Wahoo, how about a winner, winner chicken dinner?
I need this trainer
This really great!!!!!! Thx!!!!! Train on!!!!!
Works for me!
Woow , wouldn’t it be awesome to use the KICKR with Zwift !
Best of luck to everyone!
Cheers
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Love your site and recommending it to people when they ask me questions on fitness tech. Never dissapoints.
Thanks again, Ray. This one’s the winner!
Yes, please!
Ooooh! I need that!
Thank you!