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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?
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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.
Pick me
Yes please!
Yes please
Im in
Good morning Ray
Perfect gift :)
Yes please!
The Kickr’s great – keen to try the Bolt!
Wahoo!
I’m in!
Yahoooooo
My god I Would be so excited to use this! I feel like my polar v800 is great for triathlons, but I do really miss a good cycling computer on my handlebars during those long training rides..
Good luck everyone!
I’d love to have a bolt!
bolt fast
random number generate…. me
Awesome!!
I’d like this little gem
Wahoo
Yooooooooooo
YESSSS me!!!
Want one!
Let’s do this!
C’mon baby! I’d love a new cycling computer! Thanks for the chance!
Another Bolt for me!
Wahoo! Glad I woke up early enough on the west coast to enter this giveaway!
+1
I’m in.
Make me a Wahooligan!
Would help my obsession
Thank you for the contest Ray
Hopefully…
That would look so great on my MTB !
I want the Wahoo Bolt really bad!!! Please! Please!!
Here goes nothing.
Looks good!
Count me in please.
Candidate!
I only want it because it’s more aero than the edge
Give me that Bolt!:)
wahoo!
Sign me up please.
Bolt over here!
Like a Bolt from the blue…
Nice addition of toys
Lightning then comes the thunder…BOLT!
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Would Love à Bolt!
Wahoo, i like this!
That would be a great addition to my bike.
I will race like Usain if I win this Bolt!
great
My GPS watch just died. Yes please.
I want to bolt this to my bike!
Wahoo! Live tracking :)
I’d love to win the Bolt.
please please please
Oh yes!
looks nice :)
I could really use this!!
Mine!
Bolt me Blazer
Make me as fast as Usain
Have been thinking about this to replace my Garmin!
I want it
Like
I’d take a bolt from Ikea too. ?
YEs.
I love your reviews!
Nice
Awesome tech
I need a new cycle computer
Good luck for me
Perfect timing, I’m looking into getting a new bike computer!
My lezyne broke twice so in market for one that works
This is cool!
Here we go again
for me please!! great website btw.
I would use it.
I love the Bolt!!!
Bolt for me!!!!
This is fun! Thanks Ray!
My Edge 500 has a cracked screen, this would be a great replacement.
Well shoot, I’m late to the party and missed the previous giveaways
Oh yes! Would love this!
Hello!
Me please
Good luck everyone!!
Fingers crossed! Love this day!
Nice!
Bolt me to it.
I’m entering so #4624 has one less chance of winning
Me
I really like this one!
Oh, wow, haven’t had a proper bike computer in years.. I would love this… :-o
Me please!!!!
Yes!
you just keep on giving :-)
Next giveaway is a washer?
Looks good!