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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 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.
I’m in !
Underwear.
I am tossing my hat into the ring.
I am in for this one as well! Thanks!
Big guys need all the help they can get to become smaller guys:)
I want this. Thanks Ray!
Yay
It would look good in my house.
I want in on this actjon
That puts a pop in my light step.
Thanks again Ray!
Let’s loose those pounds
ooooooooo
Keep it up Ray!
Another great item!
Looks great
Here’s hoping….
Thanks Ray
These are awesome!
Pick me
Another good one
Already a big withing fan so definitely in for some new gadgets :)
Thanks Ray and Clever Training
This is so much fun!
Ok that looks good.
Late to the game, but here i am!
Let me weigh myself
5 ever, because it’s one more than 4 ever.
ANOTHER SCALE IN THE GIVEAWAY STRAVAGANZA? WHY WON’T YOU JUST CALL ME FAT?!?!?!?!? :)
Sure!
#row4boys
Hey
So many possibilities!
Yes Please
Sweet, thanks.
I could use me some pulse waving.
True. One can never have enough scales. Oh and 6 never!
I’m fat
Yet another way to know how tubby I am getting!
Need it!
Yea!
Couldn’t miss this one!
In for one to have a highly-available configuration when paired with my current scale.
In
I don’t know what it is but I’d love one.
This would be cool
Just in time to hit the beach!
All for Uni. If I win…
I would love to have this one! Can I?….
Huh
Just so I can weigh things.
I’m in.
Time for an upgrade!!
awesome!
Yes please
Love that scale.
pick me
Im in!
Count me in
Want
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Yes please!
Me likey
Hey!
Dustin for the win!
i want
Let’s try !
thanks for the chance
Yes Please! :)
Definitely need this one!
Just got back from a great ride
Yeppers…
Humm… Why not!
Yes Please!
Gimme my withings!!
Weigh me!
Pick Me, please!
Oooh really want this one!
Sure, I’ll have one.
Neat
more stuff to carry as i travel!
I’ve just got up. Some many good things have been given away.
Australia Calling
Pick me please!!! :-)
Awesome!
Yes yes yes!
This would be nice
Servus from Bayern
Awesome. Thanks!
Me wantie
Thanks for doing this Ray!
Sounds Great!
Excited about the possibility
Thank you!
Beautiful instruments. . .
Sure, let’s see if deserts are hurting me
Gotta step up my watch game
Could make use of this.
Nice
The scale may help me get back to my college weight.