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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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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’m in :)
first
mine mine mine
A new trainer!
First?
Come on Ray make my Day!
Winter comes
best day ever!!
Thanks, Ray!!
Count me in please Ray
Yes please
I’m in!
nice
This would be perfect!
Sweet!
Let the winter begin!
oh yeah
thanks!
This one is really nice!
I’m in
C’est cool
Thanks for the awesome giveaways!
Nice on go replace my old Trainer!
YEAH!
A trainer! I really need one! :)
Please let it be ME
Me want one
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Traineeeeer!
Yes please.
BOOM!!!
First? Well hopefully a winner either way.
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My garage needs this!
Once more, thanks!
Need to start training again.
It just keeps going…. Nice!
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Better make this one witty…
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This one is for me!
Yes, finally training in silence
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I need this!
Sure, why not?!
Oh, yeah baby!! Hello from the same side
Weeee!
Ride to nowhere.
Yesssss please
Make indoor training bearable, perhaps…
It would look nice across from my KICKR
Pick me
Whoa nelly.
I need this for dual trainer rides with my girl!!!!! Thanks DCR!
It would look great in my living room.
This would be perfect with my Zwift account!!!!!
I’m in!
this would be great
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Weeee! Bike trainers!
The best trainer
One of these would be fun too!
So much need this!
I’m in
That’s a smart looking trainer.
Nice! Yes please
Tacx so mycket.
Awesome prize! I’d love to win this.
I’ll take it.
Need to upgrade my trainer.
Winner winner chicken dinner
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I want this so bad!
Sure could use a trainer! Good luck everyone!
Awesome
This time it’s got to happen.
Yes please
Count me in ;)
Please Please Please!!!!
Let’s play
9/12 is not bad. But bedtime is calling
A good way to burn those summer deserts ?
Thanks for this awesome prize. I really appreciate the time and effort you spend reviewing these awesome gears for us.
I promise to get that scale I won early to say good things if I can also win this trainer!
Count me in please Ray,
Nathan
Luke, I am your father bike trainer!
I like to pedal and go no where.
Here’s my comment.
I’d love this one!
Oh yessssss |
I’m in
I’m in!
Really nice
Lewy!!!
Please!!!!
I LOVE Star Wars!
Keep up the great work Ray!
It’s black. That’s all I need to know ;)
Ramming…. No, Ludicrous speed!