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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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In Depth Product Reviews
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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.
well this is exciting!
stay gold
Great!
I’m in
please and thank you
Would love to win this one.
This would be nice
Hook me up
Are you saying I can ride in the Minnesota winters? Has the sun finally gotten to you?
I’ll take it, thanks!
I need some smart in my life…
This would make Zwift even more fun
Still wondering why the autocomplete in my Mac is not working. In my windows pc worked fine
I am in!!! Cheers!!!
I could use a new trainer.
Yes, give it to me
Would love to have it.
This would making racing the wife fun.
Now this is the thing I need!!!
Oh yeah!
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I need a new trainer!
Extravaganza!
Winner winner chicken dinner.
OMG
I am in.
Make my winter a bit easier!
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Me too
Enjoying the intros so far. Another great product?
Want it!
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I gotta catch this train(er)
Please select me!
Yes please!
Left a comment.
Good luck that is nice
Looks fancy
It would be great to win this.
I would love to have this.
I’ve never used a smart trainer before. This would be perfect to use with Zwift!
I’m in really bad need of a new trainer so this would be amazing
In!
Holy cow! If I win this I might actually ride in the winter.
Couldn’t hurt
hmm… i like that!
I love Star Wars ?.
In
I’ll take it. Riding on a trainer is my favorite.
I like bikes and beer
Awesome looking trainer, would love to replace the old fluid trainer.
Would love it!
need…want…please
Looks awesome, I could use a trainer.
Oh. Me like
Yesss, please count me in!
I so need this!!!
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The winter is coming!
FTW!
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Yes Please. Thank You
Brawo Lewy!
#POLPOR
Thanks!
For the win:)
Thx
How are your servers doing?
Want it!
I’m sure the bike comes with it, right?
Would gladly take it
Bring on the pain cave!
For being on the road at home.
This, would, be, awesome! Please, thank you.
Now I can go find Luke Skywalker myself
This couldn’t be a better giveaway as my trainer is super crappy.
Wow, now that’s a prize!
And here I am again!
Nice one, Ray!
Me please.
I have a tacx vortex. This seems like a nice upgrade
It gets better and better
RNG gods please choose me for this one as I NEED IT. I MUST HAVE IT!
I want to be smart
Huh. Not sure how to get that thing too me. International shipping?
Thanks!
I want!
Wax on, wax off
Ready for it
Will love to fly an x-wing!!!
That looks awesome
Get it rolling
Entering to win a Tacx Neo Smart Trainer
Oh too excited?
Breakin’ out the big guns again…
Really would love this!
sure would like that for the winter season
Don’t need one, but want one! :D
Oh, I could really use one of these.
Just can make me faster on the road!
Love it!
This would be ideal for the terrible British summer!