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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.
Yes please
Want
Maybe I will finally win something?
I’m in
Love the blog… love a Bolt!
In to win
I could see me usain this…..
Thanks Ray, amazing as ever
For me !!!
pick me please!
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wahoo!
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can never remember which vowel they leave out of their product names.
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Wowsers!
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I have no idea where i’m going with my life right now, help me out.
Would look good on the P2.
This would be nice to have.
Would love one!
Yes Please
Bolt would add nicely to my bike computer collection of zero! (Been eyeing this one so thanks for offering it up to us folks Ray!!)
Oh yes please!
I must have this, luck will be on my side. It has been written.
Clever training is awesome
Like a bolt of lighting I’ll be with that on my bars. ;)
Great gift for my dad !
Need a new bike computer. Only have one that is 6 years old. :)
Okilidokili
This giveway is very exciting!
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Yes.
Would be great to replace my V650
Thanks!
Would like the extra aero gains! :)
Nice to have
me please!
My bike needs a computer, pick me!
I’d love one!
Cherry pie.
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Please
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In!
here I am
Another fine alternative to the Garmin:)
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I would like to win! :-)
Would love one.
My bike needs a new hardware store bolt!
Sweet. I like it.
Please please please
Ich nehme ihn gerne und entsorge meinen v650
Thank you.
Would absolutely love to win this. Thanks Ray.
It happens I want one to replace my lost cycling meter :-)
Would look great on my new bike!
Never owned a bike computer.
I will lose again.
Would love the live segments.
I need to be tracked yes please
Bolt me!
Support and liked.
Nice !
Wahoo!!!!!
New bike computer ?
here!
This is a good one:)
Yes please
yes, please–I would like a new bike computer
Would be awesome.
I am just getting into cycling so a bike computer would be great!!
Yahoo for Wahoo!
Consider me for this giveaway!
Ooh, I’d love a bolt!
Great prize
Nice
Winning this would allow me to better plan bike rides and help explore my wonderful area better.
Thank you for the opportunity!
Nice gift
Usain not be serious…
Need a new cycle computer.
Thanks !
This would look fantasticly fantastic sitting on my CAAD 12.
Like a bolt!
This unit would look amazing on my bike. :)
Get some Usain on my bars
Count me in please!
I’ll take the hardware store bolt and the real one :)
I wouldn’t mind some lightning! TIA for the chance to win.
Greetings from Belgium
as fast as bolt!