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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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- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
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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.
I could use this
To record my training in Venezuela
I’m in
That’s cool!!!
Nice, would love this one.
Throw one this way
Super
Happy days!!
A GoPro would be a pretty sick addition.
Would love one!
In to win it
this would be a great surprise.
Let me have it, please
yes please
Ooooo yes please.
Worth staying up for
Can’t win, if you don’t enter!
Add a little video to my routine.
Here here
For my daughter! :D
Yes, I wanna redeem myself… Could truly use an action cam for I’ve been eyeing one for quite a while now. Keeping my fingers crossed…
So fancy! Exciting.
GoPro!
Yes please
we can be heros
Im in! Lets do this.
Could do a lot with this camera…
Would definitely buy the dog harness so my pug could wear this.
Can’t win if I don’t enter…
this would be awesome!
Sign me up, sign me up!
Please!
Thanks!
Nice action cam.
Yep, this is what I’ve been waiting for. I’ve been needing one of these for a while now.
make me a hero!
Will this make me a hero? Will it quarter me? Will it make me a quarter hero?
The world demands to know!
You got me. I was lazy and asleep.
Nice for long runs
I’m feeling lucky
I would have so much fun with this.
Trying again
silver better than bronze
Need one.
I want one!
Yes please.
Always wanted to have one of those
Fantastically cool!
Count me in please Ray,
Nathan
I want! Thanks for doing the giveaways, Ray!
I’m in :)
Now this I really want!!
Well who wouldn’t love that!! :-)
Please please please
Oooohhhhh. Pretty!
And action!
Carebears
Love it??????
Pa mí
This extravaganza has so many life essentials!
Here, here!
Yes, please.
Yeah I want one.
Ooh, ooh. Pick me!!
Gots to get this!
Plss this is mine….a lot of places that Ive visited and no records of any. best
Yes please
I really want this one
Love it!
Waking up at 2am paid off!
yes please
Here I am !
Wowww, its mine
I hope I get to be one of those commuters who ride around all day with a GoPro on my head.
Woo! =D
count me in
Yes im in
Thanks
Need this. Fingers crossed.
Thanks!
Sounds good.
perfect for using with my paraglider or scubadiving
New to your website this year, but love it. Thanks for all you do!
Please!!!!
Sign me up
DcRainmaker.com is awesome.
Thanks!
Big money…
IN
Wow, would love one.
Andy F
I want it!
One more try, nice items today! THanks Ray
Please yes !!
Im no pro, but i’d love a GoPro!
Really! r u kidding me Ray, may the lucky one win it
Time to practice making videos.
Oh this looks fun!
Oh Yeah!!!
Getting close to the end now!
Please!!!!
It would be nice to have front and rear views for riding
Why doesn’t Ben make any new episodes of TRS radio?
#row4boys