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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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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?
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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.
Don’t know if this fits my MTB, but maybe a good reason to buy a road bike?
Wow, this is just made for me!
definitely very cool
All your Zwifts are belong to us.
Want it!
Rolling…
Ideal to train at home :-)
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes pleaseeee!
Feeling lucky
a zwifting I will go
let’s training ??
This is just what I need!!!
Definitely need an upgrade here!
If I am going to win one of these items, please, please let it be this one!
God yes! Please pick me!
OMG OMG OMG!!!!
Bad ass looking trainer would look swell in my man cave!
sign me up for winter torture
Yes please
Top tech!
Yes please, ta.
That would be awesome :)
That would be sick!
I want this!
Count me in
My random number must finally turn up this year!
I never win a prize… :)
Would be quite usefull during cold Austrian winter nights.
Perfect to train for my first full distance triathlon!
Its the One… its all red pill up in here.
Would be perfect!
Nice for winter training
I’ve been needing a trainer for quite a while now. This would be an awesome get!
Stop making me hungry…
This would be great for winter training.
yes sir
Nice, with the current rainy weather I sure could put this one to good use.
This will make my day.
Odds are getting better
My neighbors would be grateful
Yay, a trainer!
great
You got me at Star Wars!
Excellent
need to get my biking going. winters in Boston are long and snowy.
I love you DC Rainmaker!
Guess I’ll hit up the remaining give-a-ways from the couch!
I’ll use the force…
I need that
Supeeerrrr….!
Yes please!
Ok for winter season.
Looking for a new trainer!
Training please!
please me
I would love to win this for my husband!
Need a new trainer!
Hoping for some magic.
We NEED this! I’ve been eyeing this one for awhile now!
love it!
Doing a nice 20 mile ride Saturday with the half-way point a Clydesdale horse ranch.
Oh my.
Cool gift! Thanks!
Clever comment
I would like a magic Star Wars prize.
Puhleeezz!!!
Oh that’s nice
I’d love to get the trainer like that
Oh Mamma, come to Papa!!
So quiet… yes please.
Sweet.
DC rainmaker supporter in for the trainer.
I could really use a new indoor trainer!
Time to train
Me, please! :-)
Great, trainer, want one
Yes!!!!
Would like to use in winter
The wife would love this
count me in
a quieter way to train
Me please.
Yes!
Nice gadget!
Why not? The Swedish winters are long and dark, and cold, so why not spend some of it indoors :-)
That would be cool!!!
Now we’re talking!
Yes, Please
I will take some magic.
I really want this !
and indoor trainer would RULE
In!
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Me! Pick me!
This trainer looks awesome from your review. Thanks Rsy.
Oh yes I want this so badly……………..
Count me in…
Thank you.
Thanks!
want want want, so badly!