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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.
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- 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?
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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.
Hello Dave.
I’m in
I want it
me me
Yes please…
looks sweet
Good for my travels!
Awesome future videos.
I would love one of these camera. Very cool.
There you go
Nice
Action right.
Fun!
Perfect gadget
Thanks DCR
You spin me right round baby right round
Thanks
You’re giving away an awful lot of good stuff!
This would be a good addition for my bike :)
Ooh how exciting! Yes please!
I’d love to have this!
Slow today
Nice
Good luck everyone!
Thx m8
Nice
Please so I can share my beautiful country
I want it
Would LOVE one of these!
Good virbs
Take my picture
Action!
Great, thank Tou!
Oh man; please be me! Thanks DCR!
3,2,1 Action!
Thank you very much!.
I’d like to have it!
Just imagine the videos I could make…
Would be great!
Sweet :)
Yes please!!✅?
Picture that!
Would love to have one of these, discretionary disposable income doesn’t’ reach this far though.
I promise i will Crash Hard and often
Please and Thank You!
Virbacious
You quiero. I want one
Picture perfect giveaway
Mine?
Great stuff Ray! Now gotta go run… ?
I lost my gopro in a move, so this would be great.
Want this too!
i’m in
Would be sweet!
Will give it a spin
I.m in!
For me pleez!!!
Hit me up!
Me me me! Hopefully :-)
Smile!
Yay!
This would be great
I need this!
I need another Garmin product to play with.
Zippy
I want to see all the angles!
I would like to give this a shot.
oh, 360 ftw.
Perfect wedding gift
Great Site!
Can I get these amazing looking cakes here?
360 baby!
Am sure I can find something to put on YouTube..
:3
Would love to use this while riding to work and getting Mapillary images.
Hit me up!
Awesome!
I like pizza
Want it bad!
I do want to go to that place and do that thing
YEP Please?
Yes please
Hey
Yes yes and more yes.
Good luck too everyone
Another great prize
Hey Ray!
Spinning photos :)
For me?
Action!
Seems like a perfect thing to have next time im buzzed by a car
Please can I see the world in 360.
I need this!
Yes please
Does it come with a bedroom mount?
Great prizing!
Wow; this would be cool to use
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Want!
It’s for me!!
I can picture having this…