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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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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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.
cool. Love Suunto products.
I like the color.
Awesome!
i am in
Christmas in June!!
I like the green ;)
Thanks bro!
Need (well OK, do not exactly need) a wrist based unit for those rare times not on the bike!
Get vertical. Thanks Ray
Please me
Yes please
That’s an eye catching colour
Nice watch.
greetings from Poland!
Would love to try out a garmin competitor.
the best review ever
Love the colour, Suunto for me
The bright green is awesome!
would love to have it!
Would love one of those!
Suunto agogo
Yes please.
..In
Vero good stuff!
I wouldn’t say no to that one.
And I ran off into the sunset with my Suunto to run happily ever after
It would be great winning that watch. Thanks Ray for your awesome web.
Love the neon. Thank you
Now there’s a watch that can set a climber up for a good day.
I’d love to try one of these!
Thanks again Ray!
I need this watch :)
not a massive fan of the colour but i guess i’ll take it
Fingers crossed
Lets beat the record.
I like
Funny if this wins:
Blue giraffe
I really need on of these.
I’ll try it again!!
Ayus ito!
I hope I win! I could use a new GPS watch for my training ???
Would like to have it :D
Love the color, the brighter the better!
I’m in
Nice.
Time for metrics :)
Just stand in position, sir!
Suunto come to me :)
Yooooooooo
Please choose me
Thanks for the reviews!
I want
That neon green kinda works.
Hope I win! These things are awesome!
Yes it’s for me :-)
Thanks for doing these extravaganzas!
Finghers crossed
DC Rainmaker for the win!
I want it!
This would be really nice too
Count me in!
Good luck everybody !
Thank you Ray! This makes for a fun day.
I’ll take it
This would be an awesome prize!
yes, please, and thank you
Thanks Ray!
The brightness of the band is what makes it awesome!
This suunto colour would fit my t-shirt
I want one please
Peanut Butter does indeed make everything better.
Please please please
Yo, Ray! Hope you’re doing well!
I want this
Woohoo
Thanks, Ray!
Great job!
That is fancy!!
Yeahh :)
I’ll take it.
Hope I win!
Me me me please
Let’s try again
Yes, Let’s Go!!
looks good
i’m in
Need that sunto!
Thank you!
Me please!
I like
That thing is mine!
Worth a shot
Need a watch
Yes please. Great looking piece of kit.
Please please please
me likey
Ohw yes, this is really welcome..
Need A new watch!
Can I have this please….
Hoping for some luck today. Thanks for being awesome!