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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!
Me please!
Yes please!
All in
A picture is worth 1000 words
yep
This way I can watch my face during bike climbs.
Thanks for doing this Ray!
Want!
Love it :-)
Thanks!
Yes please
I so so need this please
Pick me!
Thanks Ray.
I’ll be so happy with a new action cam
picture this, picture that….
I want it!
Still being generous.
ooooo a camera :)
Now that’ll be fun snowboarding
This will give some great footage of my next bike crash.
Virb virb
Nice
Yes please. Thanks
would love to have this one!
I would give it a shot!
Would have come in handy a few weeks ago so there’s a record of my big smash! ?
Nice camera!
Fingers crossed
Great cam that would work great for me! Thanks for all ther giveaways
hello! again x3
Me want one… pick me..
Cheers!
Yes please!
so many degrees
Yes!
Very in, my gopro is dying
Give it another try, thanks
Would like please.
amazing
Would love this!
Me please
Will be good to fil myself with my new watch and power meter (hopefully).
I’ll take one.
Thanks!!!
WIN WIN WIN WIN!
Wow! These giveaway prizes are fantastic! Thank you :)
Love this.
awesome!
A 360 cam, thinking of a way to mount it to a custom built drone :) thanks for all of the great reviews.
ummm, yes please
Perfect for my rides!
Need camera, will record amateur p*** if I win ;)
In
Thanks for everything
Fingers crossed.
360, it’s always good to look all around you.
I’d love this thing!!!
This would be really amazing to use when we go on an amazing family trip at Christmas a once in a lifetime trip i have to add. Please pick me i need this in my kit bag…
Yes please!
Have been thinking to buy this for my son! That’s a really nice oppurtunity, thanks DCR
Wow
This one’s for me, I hope…
360 makes all the sense in the world
How I would like to have it !!!
can’t wait to see my crashes in stabilized slo mo!
Cool
please karma
yes please
Time to film the ups and downs
I’d totally use this on my bike!
This will be good for when I need the License Plate Numbers for the Person that runs over me. xD
I’ll take one please
Would love to use it!! Good luck to everyone.
Let’s get this.
Owwwww please please please – I need to get some 360 footage of Wellington to show everyone how amazing this city is for running!
ooh that would be handy.
I just wanna see that bear coming!
I can’t believe you have chosen me for all this awesome new gear!
Yeah!
360 degrees of fun, yes please!
Gimme gimme!
BOOM !
Capture the action
Three hundred Sixty degrees
Data overload?
Might give this one to my nephew to record the tricks he does on his bike!
In for one
Verrrrrb
Sweet!
My GoPro is getting old and isn’t 360, could use a new camera!
Thank you!
Next!!
Always wanted one of these!! Cool offers!!
Hello!! :) Thanks
Finger crossed!
in
thanks a lot!
Want it very much
Great camera!
Wow, nice addition to my bike!
Now this would be amazing really would show how slow I’m cycling at the moment