This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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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.
Oh, I gotta get me one of these!
This is Red 5, I’m going in.
Mememememeeeeee!
ok
Yes please
If I win then I will have no need to leave the house to train
Winters in Minnesota are brutal. You can try to ride a fatbike in subzero temps – or, you can ride a trainer in the warmth of your own home.
Me me me.
Wow! You’re like the active persons Oprah!!
Too hot outside….must…ride…trainer…
Magic Trainer? Yes Please!
yes please
Pick me!!!!
Count me in! Thanks Ray!
I want it!!!
Mememememeeeeee
The wife wants this one!
Very nice looking item!
Would love to have this
Me please!
wowo!!!
Count me in!
This would look beautiful in front of my TV
Oh dear god yes please
A smart trainer! Now this is my chance to enjoy riding indoor on my own bike!
Great stuff, could use a trainer!
Here’s my comment. Really looking forward to winning this!
Whoop whoop from middle earth
Yes please!
I need one!
Looks cool, winter training is only in a few more months!
Indoor training? I’ll try it out
Yes please
I love Extravaganza
Woot!
i want it
In deepest Wales, finally enough signal to enter!
Wow! Would love this!
Not throwing away my shot
This would be awesome!
Trainer!
Yes please
Please!
This is a nice trainer for my apartment!!!
Would love it!
I want one!
NEED this
Pick ME!!!
Need this….great trainer
Do need to replace my 30 year old trainer.
That is fantastic. I’ll keep my fingers crossed!
I’m in!
Thanks Ray!
Yessssss please!
Very nice :)
Looks good !
Feeling like a winner today….
That would-be great, for in my mancave?
I loved my Tacx i-magic trainer for 9 solid years. Then it died. RIP. Great while it lasted.
Let’s win this
Me me.
Keep it up Ray!
Cool
In
Pick me, pick me.
Yes please!
Very nice!
I really need this. It’s 110 today.
Yehaa!
TACX would go well with my KICKR!
Yesss pleeaasseee!
Yes please
Yes please :)
In.
I am in!
Magical indeed!
Niiiice.
It is like star wars!
Star Wars and bike stuff. Doesn’t get any better than that!
That looks so cool!
Imin
Thanks for the opportunity!
Yes please.
Winter is coming :)
Cool
Lets do it.
That would make a nice upgrade
Could always use a smart trainer!
Will I be chosen?
This would be nice during the hot Arizona summers!
Indoor training rules!
Let’s go trainer!
Looks beautiful. I imagine it would be a blast to use!
Very nice!!!
Me!
I’m in
For the win!
Please. this is amazing
Yes please!
I’m in.
Yes please!
Please