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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.
- 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 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.
I’d LOVE ME MORE POWWWWER
I’d love to win a power meter!
New PMs!!
Would come in handy for my triathlon training
Your the best
Been eyeing these.
Power me up, please!
yes please
I need some power ?
Your blog is a go to resource. I have the Garmin Vector pedals on my road bike but I’d love to see the power on my mountain bike.
I would love a power meter!
I would like to have those power meters for my new Caad12.
More power got to have more power!!!
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Pick me!
Interesting option…I was on the market for a new PM…
Yes please!!
I love stuff
Choose me! :)
Power to me!
Thanks for the chance at these.
Fun stuff
Your work is very well
I need those!
This is a big one for me!
Need more DCR!
I want it!
Will be very helpful, thank you.
Show me the power! Please
This is my comment to win the Favero Assioma…
Always wanted to have a power meter to improve training.
Pls
Thanks Ray,
Please be me
A power meter would be lovely!
Awesome. Thanks ray
Hi hi,
Pls pick me
Love your blog. I was so tired I forgot to set alarms and slept through the first ones :(
Ironman Wisconsin 2017
Super Blog
Dice is cast!
Fingers crossed!
I need the power
Another awesome prize. Fingers crossed. Thank you DCR.
Me like more power!
i’m so nervous!
Yes please!
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Come in spinner!!!!
Powerful looking pedals!
plsss. this means alot to me..
Boom …
Oooh
Thanks!
Please! Would be great for training!
Nice
Hoping to win
I will take them from you if it is ok…;)
I really need to get in some training today!
Pick me please.
Enter me.
Nice :-)
These are class, as used by Bardaini CSF
In for power
I would love to have the power. :)
Would LOVE to win one of these, love the site.
I do really need them :)
Do want
Super i Always wanted a power meter.
Double the value of my bike!
Yes please
DC Extravaganza!!
Wish I could afford power….just got to try and win. My mate has the original single side
Yes please
Oh go on then, if you insist.
Love it. Need it. Want it?
Power to the people
A new power meter would really make my day!!
Sounds great!
me please
In need of a power meter!!
Miss the podcast
Sweet!! Keep up the awesome giveaways!
Contest entry. Thanks
Pedal power!
Yes please.
Count me in.
I love the site.
Power training is great! trying to improve my cycling, and the data helps.
Merci
Hoping… :)
More data! #crossiscoming
More power!
Me please
Nice power meter
Would love to add these to my bike!
Thanks DCR!
would love to win this!!!
Great reviews dude!!
power