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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.
- 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?
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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.
Thanks DCR it’s been and fun day waiting for you newest product to be posted.
This is the one that I really want!
I need this for Zwift it will complete me!!
Pick me!
Sweet!
It would be awesome to have
I just want to win one thing!
Need for some Zwifting!
Final time
yeeeaaa me likey
Good night all!
Giggity!
I’m in again
Oh please please.
An even better trainer!
Ohh what a nice machine
Yay!
Thanks, DCR!
Would look good in my basement…
Amazing. Almost makes me look forward to the snow!
I would love it!
Last chance
could use a second one:)
Sweet
Save the best for the last…
great!!
Me please
Really want this one.
Yes please!
I would love this! It’s going to be cold here soon and I need to keep training! ?
Oh this would be superb for my hubby. He’s just returned stateside after a long 14 months in Bahrain, wanted one there since it was very cyclist unfriendly but now we just moved so once again this would be awesome since he has not located a mew training group or routes. We just looked at one at a cycle shop two days ago!!
Back to work.
Awesome, send me two please!
This would be so awesome to have
Nice. Indoor trainer with power. Nice.
Awesome
Too late?
This would make up for all the rainy weather here in Belgium.
This time giveaways were yet again awesome. Thanks
last chance
like this post!
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Please be me
Super want!!
I will get a kick out of this!
Hooray!
Now this is one I really want! I had one early on, with teething issues and got rid of it. I regret it ever since!
Aaahhh … Winter training in summer
This one too cool
I’m in!
Yes please!!!
Please!
Shut up and take my entry!
Pick me!
Crossing my fingers and toes!
Cool!
No more excuses! Time to shred that extra weight!
Please pick me!!
This is some awesome wahoo action
I can’t not give this a go :-)
Needs to come to NZ where it’s raining a lot and we have to train inside!
Not a bad giveaway
pretty please?
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then.
Wahoo!!
I use my old broken down one 6 out of 7 days. Sometime on the 7th day too.
Wow!
Love your reviews too. You da man. A crazy man but thorough and I dig
NEED
Oh ma word, you are making so many people happy! I hope it’s me!
let me have it.. :)
More Kickr please.
Wahoo!
Wahoo!
Great prize :-)
This’ll be a sick upgrade :)
I badly need this in my life
Nice!
Kickr!
Nice!
Great prep for my tri training! Cannot wait to use it!
now this i need
fingers crossed
Pick me
Forgot all about the giveaway extravaganza ?
Yee Haw. Oops I mean Wahoo.
I need that trainer!
Yes please!
The monster of all TRAINER!!! I want this :)
If I get picked, I promise to spin the crap out of this!
????????? YES PLEASE ??????????
Love it!
12/12. Booyah!
Now this would be AWESOME!!!
HOPE, HOPE, HOPE I WIN!
Come on random number generator!
Yes please!
The last prize in the draw is a kicker! Choose me please!
Nice!
Cool, the perfect addition to my new apartment!
Just freaking awesome Ray!