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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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Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
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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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
- Which trainer should I buy?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
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- I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ?
- What kind of camera do you use?
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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 want to know my weight!
Pick me!
Nice, thanks
UPGRADE TO TRACKL MY WEIGHTLOSS
Yes, Lets Go!!
And you can’t wear too many activity trackers at the same time!
Mmmmmm, Pulse Wave Velocity.
Yes please
I’ve got to win this one!!!
Awesome.
Worth the Weight?
Cool giveaway item!
Why not me
if it’s free I’ll take it
Clever training
Yeah!
Nice!
My fat ass needs this. Sigh, such terrible news every day
Hey there.
Nothing like scales to keep you honest
Give one
Cool
I’m in!
My scale on/off button broke. That’s how much I am using it.
Me please
Would be nice to win
Awesome.
I’m your huckleberry!
Yes, please, this will help me meet my goal.
Boom boom!
Definitely help get into racing weight
Curious about this one!
Still here…
Weigh me!
awesome!!
Yes to be healthy
Swim weekend….
They’re both beautiful!
Pick me
Uhhhh….
nice! thanks ?
5ever 4 UR Luv
Feeling lucky!
I need more data in my life!
Yo. Need this. Thanks.
Pick me. Watch me.
I’ll start my diet now in anticipation
I even 5 ever.
Goes well with my fitbit HR
Pretty watch
Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Yes yes
Please include me
Nice scale
Do I really want to know what I weigh?
Love these giveaways!
Sign me up!
5ever is how long you are in love when your love goes to 11.
Cool scale
Pick me
Perhaps they have love 5(f)ever?
I’m in :)
Looks good!
It’ll be mine!
Sure, why not?
Here
Yes please :)
Sign me up
I’m gonna have this one.
What my weight???
hello
I’llbe your best friend if you pick me!
me please!
just weighing in…
Not actual size
I’d love these!
Weight for me! I’m in!
Wow can I win please? I’ll post my body weight photos each day if you want DCR
Nice!!
Thank you!!!
This is phat!!
I need to weigh myself more often.
Pick me
Sigh, need to lose weight so news isn’t so depressing.
Fit, Fit BOOM!
This is a comment
Awesome.
Oh oui ! Oulala !
In for 1!!!
In
Are you calling me a fatty?
Me please! Me please!
I would love to have this!
Never too many devices
what time is it?
Want
Yo, lemme have that.
Would love to have it, keep up the good work.
Not sure I want to know how much I weigh – but still….
Count me in for this.