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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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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.
Me me me :-)
This is so cool!
yes please
I need this.
Thanks! Yes! Thanks!
Always wanted a bike cam.
I’m in !
I love the design, it can lie on any angle.
Great videos coming
i wish to be mine
Yes please.
I’m sure I would find something exciting to film
Awesome camera!! Maybe I’m lucky.
1ste time i enter, let’s hope i win something…
Howdy howdy howdy!
Awesome!
Yes please :)
Would perfectly replace my old Contour Roam :)
mine mine mine !
Nice. This would allow for awesome video analysis sessions after training
count me in
Nice stuff!
let’s 360 this world
Awesome 360 Camera. Love Tech and the outdoors!
I’m in!!!
Definitely!
Awesome giveaway Ray!
Very good!
Niceee!
I can’t believe I won!!
Pool table is ready
This kind of product would push the selfie to its limits! :)
Very nice
So many gifts :)
Awesomness!
Keep up the good work man!
Yes Please
Thanks Ray & CleverTraining!
Thank you
I’m in :-)
My life is improved by gadgetry
Let`s go!
EXTRAVAGANZZZZAAAAAAAARRRHGGGHHH!!!
Pick me, pick me!
I’m not a robot :P I’ve been following the blog for two months now, nice!
That is great!
One for me, please!
For a wider view.
In please
Cool. Pick me.
Very cool gadget.
Its 2016 extravaganza, hurrah!
Arrgh busy day at work and keep missing posts!
That’s my Birthday present sorted for my fiancée.
I love the giveaways! So much optimism and excitement
I want one!
I can’t wait to try it out!
I’m in :)
This would be great. Love to have it!!
Will I be lucky??
Me please.
Yes please.
Not quite sure how I would employ this in trail running… but I’ve got some ideas :)
YES!
Action cam… might motivate me to include more action in my life. :-)
I have still space for gadgets
Fun time, extravaganza time, you awesome Ray!
Fingers crossed ?
Never having owned an action cam, this would be perfect for me to dive into the world of action cams!
That’s a very nice gadget.
nice one
Feeling luck today.
Pick me. This thing looks cool!
Very nice
I want one
Love to mount tgis to the kids’ scooter….haha, interesting
Nice
Yes please!!
Awesome! Sign me up.
I love this website!
yes, I often miss a shot :)
Would be good gadget for the Engadin swimrun event!
Yes pleeeeeease!!! ;)
That is awesome
Lovely!
Pick me! Pick me!
The idea of this camera is Wow! We are trying to imitate nature and I thing is difficult reaching similar level of mother nature concept…
nice ball :)
COOL!
Pick me
yes please.
Still a good day to grab some tech item
I’m in! ^^
Would be nice to have
Missed the Fenix 3 entry, sniff sniff…
Looks like fun!
Yes please!
Yes please!
Greetings from Belgium
Count me in !