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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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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.
Mine :)
It’s been weighing on my mind
Loving these giveaways. My daughter would love the Activité Pop and the rest of the family would make good use of the scales.
Thats amazing!
Here!
Fingers crossed
I win
More scale is more better
5 entries please, when 4 just won’t do..
Alright, alright, alright. Now this I need. Come to Poppa.
Cool
Love my Body. Would like the PWV measurement because I’m a curious rat.
Hope I win
5ever – When forever is not enough!
I’m in game!
Thanks for everything you do Ray. Your giveaways are amazing. Thanks to Clever Training too!
Hello… How are you? I am feeeling heavy and need to weight myself
Hm, well why not :)
Me please
Awesome
If I don’t win the trainer, I’ll need this!
I would totally wear this watch “5 ever” if I were so lucky to win…
Help me keep track of my weight, please..
Cool!
Working on my fitness!
Ooo
Bring it on!
Let’s see if i am lucky
Maybe it will be mine
Go Vikings !
yes please
Wheeeee!
I need it!
Ray rocks!
Im in
Wow WITHINGS! Like just wow, I would weigh myself at least 43.8 times per day.
I am getting fatter or gaining muscle mass. Not sure which one, but I do know I like chocolate and ice-cream.
Loving this
Niiiiiice :)
Me please
Yep!
Oh that blue beauty!
Yeah thats mine.
Cheers Ray!
Yes please
Me likey these very much.
I’ve been looking for this!
Looks great!
Bad luck. But we did not lose any match!
Am I overweight?
Sure!
Hey hey
thanks
I really need a new scale…
Does 5 mean I am overweight?
More than 4-Ever?
High 5 !
Nice item!
Another interesting item!
This one is not for my husband but for me :o)
Smart scales, the only weigh.
This would be awesome!
Looks good!
This would fit my needs perfectly!!!
Interesting
love it
What ever…
While you can never have too many scales, the number of watches you need is n + 1. Love to give my wife the watch.
holy cow.
want it! :)
Love the reviews!
Watch looks like something that wouldn’t embarrass my wife
Boom
This would be fantastic!!
Nice giveaway!
nice gift
Great scale. Hope I win it.
Pick me!
Still no scale
Dekuji
Looks good.
Sweet! Can’t wait!
2 Withings scales isn’t abusive right?
Love 5 ever-yday portions of fruit and vegetable ?
My old scale died, this one could be the replacement
⚖ this would help me focus on race weight! Awesome win.
These scales are already on my Xmas wish list.
Looks good!
Wifi-scales 9ever!
I could use a new scale.
Woot!
Throwing my name into the hat
I prefer the Vivoactive HR and the Index, but as long as it’s free, I won’t complain ;)
All set to check my weight far too often.
I really love it )
It is time for me to win a scale.
Thanks
nice!
Weighing in!
I’ll lose weight whit that thing!