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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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- Will you test our product before release?
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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 2024 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.
What a day! Thanks again!
Nice
That 5ever lock is a thing of beauty, haha
i would totally use this!
Fab giveaway!
Thanks!
Really love the look of the pop!
Long time reader, first time winner.
Yes, please
Yes please
But what comes after 4ever baby??? 5-ever of course.
Weight, wait, wate, whate. Yes please.
My current scale sucks
Love that scale!
Would love this please!
always wanted to have one. but was too expensive. this one isn’t expensive :)
I hope to win!
Can’t believe I missed the last one!
-Guillermo
Looks good!
i love this stuff.
Good prize
I want that scale!
I’ll take one. Or two
When 4 ever isn’t long enough but 6 ever just seems ridiculous.
Lets do this!
Please!
It would be so great to win these gadgets. :D
Lady first :-)
yes please
A scale. Sure
Yes!
Can’t believe i missed P1
Fingers crossed!
Love me some DCRM
It’ll make you self conscious of your weight daily but why the hell not!
Must lose weight!
Curious how much I’ve gained in the last year.
I like it
I sure could use one ;)
thanks
Yeah I want
Yessssss!
This would be so nice to have!
Good night!
I could use a fancy new scale
I like!
5-ever seems a little…intense
Withings me!
5ever – the “it goes to 11” of forever. ?
Yes please
Boom
Yep, diggin this.
Cool!
I’m in.
So many devices to tell me I am fat.
Let’s see if I win this time. Need to watch my weight.
Very Nice!
Crazy stuff.
Thanks DC!
Yes, more gift! :D
Would be nice to have.
WANT!!!!!!
Another chance to tempt the fates of stepping on a scale
If you have a dozen, I can manage to have 1 I guess
Sweet! Would definitely be down for this one.
Shark week!!
Want to try that Pulse Wave Velocity thing!
Would be so awesome to win!
Thanks would love these!
Thank you.
Yes please!
Vinna våga väga !?
I want to know my Pulse Wave Velocity :)
Scale
Ohhh, nice
Sweet…
Whithings not? That would be pop-tastic!
Thanks Ray!
Would love a smart scale! Thanks for all the giveaways
Off the bike 8 weeks and getting fat. I need one.
Random..
Everything is AWESOME!!!!
Pick me!
me!!!
Ray for president!
Gross.
I like
Yes please
This is great stuff
Can I eat more with these gadgets?
Hope springs eternal
Thanks for all the effort in this day!
Love all things Withings!!
Would love to have this. Thanks for all you do
Overachiever
one more!
Please!!!
This one is awesome!
I’m in.
Yes please
Sounds good.