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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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FAQ’s
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.
NEEEED the kicker!!!!!
Really need a trainer – and why not get the best.
Please let me start Kickr?
Good morning Ray
Wahoooooooooooooo!
This I need!
This is something my husband and I can fight over while we both train for Ironman next year. He’s stationed in another state, it might entice him to come home, yes?
Ding ding ding
Awesome.
You can make me less fat in the winter! Pick me!
I’m in.
I could give it to a friend since I already have one.
I’m in!
This is a comment. This is only a comment.
Me,me
Yap
Nice!!!!
Omg kickr do want such trainer wow.
/Doge.
I need one of these bad for our crazy winters
Please
Fingers crossed
Wahoo!
This would make zwift so much more awesome!!
I’d love this one! It make the year round training possible without a winter break :)
Hellooooooo
Nice one
Woke up in South Africa just in time for the last one. Wow, what I would do for one of those.
I need it
Please!
Time for a Kickr in my den
Can’t win if you don’t play!
Kick me so I can wake up from this dream of Winning a Wahoo Kickr
Awesome extravaganza! Thanks and keep up the great work!
Thanks for the best prize of this giveaway
Lucky last
Oh I need one of these.
No whammies!
A great tool!
I love reading your blog!!
Nice, thank you!
Show me the kicker
Oh I want this for this Winter!!
Would make for great interval training! :D
Should be at gym
Defly want one!
me, me, me, please. ;-)
I’m in!
still in time!
Almost forgot to enter!
I need this kickr!
perfect present for my husband
YES !
let’s kick it!
Wahoo! Wahoo! WAHOOO!!
Wahoo!
Please ;)
Yes. Awesome!
In it to win it…. Again…. :)
Thanks Ray.
Home time
Please be me!
Nice
I’m in
Best trainer, nd just made it :)
Getting in under the wire!
Love reading your reviews!
Me !
Me!!!
last shot
Good morning!
Wish me luck Ray !
MINE!!!!
Nice.
Great job Ray!
Sweet
Wahoo!!
made it!
Yay! Love your reviews!
Missed the cutoff on all the others bust made it into the best one
I hope that I will be the lucky man.
I’m in.
I love to swim.
Bismillah…come to me please
Wahooo!
Almost over!
You are the dog’s bollocks !
goodmorning from denmark
Perfect !
thanks
Would be a great way to start with a trainer!
Tiime flies when you’re….zzZZnnZZzz.
Thanks Ray and CT!
Put me in too! Thx
Awesome giveaway extravaganza this year!
Last chance!!!
most excellent.
Nice
And I made it.
Yes, thanks!
Hey
!!
Yes please