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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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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 2023 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.
Count me in!
Praxeology — look it up!
Yes i want a power meter :)
Yes please!! This would be awesomesauce ?
Me! Pick me!!!
Thanks for a killer giveaway hope all winners will be happy :) I know I would be.
I’ve got the power! (Almost, maybe :-))
Would love to win this
Me! Pleeeease!
Ride that bike!
Been holding off purchasing for this specific giveaway!
Great power pedals Batman!
I need some sleep! And pedals would be nice.
I like!
Power to the people!
Good one for my canyon
very nice
It’s getting better and better!
Yes please
Yes please!
Greetings from Germany!
Power Pedels for Girl Power!!!!
Comment!
Yes please
Let´s check new Favero!
That would be nice training addition!
I’d like to win!
Always wanted something like this.
Thanks DC Rainmaker
It will be a perfect gift to increase my power before an Ironman.
Tx for giveaway!!
Well they look awesome, would love to win those to see which of my legs is more pitiful
No one man should have all that POWER.
Yeah
:-)
Yes pls
I could use some power indeed!
This one would be nice to have!
Hi guys.
Those pedals would really come to use in the cargo hold of my job boat during the long cold winter ?
Win win
Name in the hat!
If I win power meter pedals…. I might need to get a new bike!
Are you freaking kidding me!?
Why not !
I have no power! ?
Yes please!!!
Cool!
Fingers crossed
Nice
Power to the people!
Haha, so clever. Get it? Power!!!
Oooooh! Count me in, please! :)
These would go great on the new Fuji Norcom Straight TT bike I just bought.
need more power
Yes
If I win, my dream of having a power meter for my commuter will come true!
This time for sure
Can I have these please?
I would like some power please.
Thanks for all you do Ray!
Thanks!
Round and round they go how many watts nobody knows DCR to save the day with his giant gadget give away
So need these for my tri bike so I can stop having to swap between my 2bikes ?
I’d love more power..
Yes, POWER!
Would love to take my training to the next level!!
Tx for giveaway!!
Would be an Awesome addition to my Bike ;-)
They look really good!
Definite need to get into power!
I’m in!
Please! Would be so nice …
I’ll take them to replace my old Garmin vector
And i try again… I hope to get lucky
Thanks!!
Would love a power meter to see what the fuss is about :)
Now those are exactly what I need for getting back to Triathlon.
Great gifts and great initiative!
Power it is!!!!
Me me!
Yes please.
I’d absolutely love this please
Thanks dcr!!!
I’m in
Power meter me up please
I would love to get some real power pedals!
Give it a try! me me me!
Watts up doc
Want Want Want Want :D
Everyone has been telling me to ride with power.
Wants the pedals
Do “myself” a power of good!
Sweet!!
A fantastic prize!
Let’s see the power we have..!!
OHHHH PLEASE I NEED TO KNOW THEM WATTS
I’m running out of amusing things to say!
People have the power!
Probably these will solve my fenix 5 issues…
I’d love it!!!
Watt a nice pair of pedals.
I need this in my life! Send to me in Barbados!!!