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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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You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products!
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?
- I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training?
- 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.
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The FUTURE! Sounds good to me. I’ll take it!
*Clever Training crosses fingers and hopes nothing too expensive gets announced this year*
Giveaway entry
That’s gotta be one heck of a pair of socks!
I feel lucky!
Woow! I must win this.
Heck ya!
You are the best Ray!!! Thanks!
Feels like my lucky day
You are a valuable resource for the fitness/tech community
Looks like i’ll go for a new toothbrush I guess../
Unique, awesome giveaway Ray- thanks!
I want the future.
I like it!
I want it….whatever it is!
Back to the future…
Ok
My original comment was marked as a duplicate!
Socks!
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a comment below
Thanks for giving us the chance !
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I’m in!
Is it a blankety blank chequebook and pen (niche UK reference)
Go for the future!
If they have socks with cats then… yes!
Here’s to a bright future with DCR and Clever Training!
Greetings from VA
Count me in!
I’ll take the future . . .
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new stuff is good stuff! :)
Blank check (cheque here in Canada)? DON’T MIND IF I DO.
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If I win, I can be Warren Barguil!!!
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Sweeet
What???! You are so awesome.
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Yes thanks
If you’re reading this it means I won and that’s amazing!
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I’ll take a gu
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sign up me for socks!
Sweet!!!
Shopping time!!
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Please do bring me the future! :)
Fascinating. Will be interesting to see what the options are for this as they are announced!
Cool
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I will take that mystery behind door number 5.
Sounds fantastic……wanna win ;-)
Hmm, what will it be…?
I’ll pretty much take any gear if it’s free! Thanks for the great reviews.
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Whatever future brings!
I’m down.
Why not?
Yes be. yes.
Hello!
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I love blank cheques
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This comment hopes to win!
what to get, what to get
I want. Is it cake?
Bring on the future!
Would be great.
Yes please!