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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.
Ready for takeoff!
X-Wing for everybody!
So tired.
Wish i had a indoor trainer like that.
This one is really nice, thanks Ray!!!
Nice!
Gib plox
yes please
Yes please!
Yes!
This place is awesome. The fun just never stops.
So cool
May the. . . cardiovascular strength be with you?
Cool! Keep up the good work, Ray!
The next winter is coming soon
Tag me in. Thanks, Ray!
That is one sweet giveaway
Loving the giveaway extravaganza. Thanks Ray
Looks fun
If I win I shall give up the magic fries
That would look good in my house!
Yes please!
Just when I thought it couldn’t get any crazier, you go and do this!
This is a great trainer, I want this!!
I need more magnets in my life!
Hope my number comes up!
Yes! I really like this!
Having a rubbish day. Give me hope! Xxxx
Hi Ray I love the site
Sweet, I’ve been waiting for this product ALL day!
Bingo
That would help my bad weather training
So it gets better and better… again, I am in…
My husband told me to
Chances are pretty low…
I’m saving for one of these now!
The bike gets put into storage for the winter. With this, not so much!
Well, I can always try
Woaaaoooouuuu… I really need this trainer to improve my FTP
Haven’t been back on my bike since a bad accident last summer. This may help me get back on!
please please please
This giveaway is awesome, thanks DCR!
What the hell is going on…
I’ll be honest; I’d probably donate it as a raffle item for my local bicycle coalition. A worthy cause nonetheless.
My bike leg needs this.
This would be great for my husband!
Awesome trainer
Go DCR!
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IN
Fit’s on m’y basement
COOL
I’m in!
Last one for me before bedtime.
Perfect for bad weather training
Looks great! Hope to use it this winter :)
Me please
I need this for the next winter
Cool
Ohhh… I need me one of these!
Wow, may the force be with me
May the force be with me
WOW! Do.Want. Thanks DCR, you are like the best friend I’ve never met.
Well if no one else is interested………
Ooooh, a trainer!
Cool trainer!
10x
Pick me!
Looks like pure awesomeness!
Commenting for the opportunity to suffer. Weird.
This would help I am sure.
Thanks Ray!
gimme!
I would like to win this.
I want it,want it?
Yes. I’m in.
One for me please…
Very nice, I likes!
That is really cool. Able to ride in the great outdoors for now, but as the saying goes winter is coming.
Lady luck bring me a turbo!
Yes Please Thanks!!!
I need the Star Wars trainer :-)
Great, id love one
This is definitely where I parked my car.
Winter is coming
Want it
Yes please!
My bike and I will love this trainer! Thanks for the opportunity to win this even if the chances are low…but you never know. :)
Would love a new trainer.
I just want rock hard abs, solid as steel thighs, beautiful biceps and a concrete chest. Is that too much to ask!? Thanks Ray :p
Wow! This might make those indoor miles more tolerable, or just more painful ?
Awesome trainer. Awesome giveaway.
Although it is not trainer season yet I’ll take it!
Niiiiice
Tolles Teil
I like Tacx without tax.
Sure, why not!
If I win this, I’ll give my KK road machine away for free!
Well, that would just be awesome! :D
I’m in the trainer market! Definitely want this!