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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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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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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.
Yes please, very nice.
Such an awesome camera! Would be super cool to bring it with me on my runs
I need this!!
Sure, I can use a camera
yes, please!
Let’s do this
Hello!
Big fan of your reviews! Me, please!
Yes please!
Ok.
I could use a new action cam..
I want it
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That would be cool on May snowboard :)
Nice gift !
Great looking camera!
Camera ??
Yes please!
This would be awesome! Thanks for another giveaway item.
Another comment hoping to win
360tastic
Nice!
Virb it baby! ??
Pass. Waiting for 720.
Cheeeeeeeeeeese! Thanks again Ray
Yes please!!
WOO!
Thanks Ray, and dcrainmaker.com
I want it
Thanks
Boom!
Amazing! I would love winning this bad boy!
Oh, the many (legal and ethical) things I would do with this camera…
I want it !
I want to win :-)
Yes please!
Love your work Ray!!
Been tempted by an action cam for a while!!
This looks great!
Nice
Such camera! Much photo! Plspls!
Data-driven life!!
nice to have! So many beautiful scenes while riding
Gotta catch those coal rollers.
I like!
Yes.
I spy 360
Such 360 many wow
Please please please!
Yes please
More Garmin in my life. Sure.
Me……….
I’d put it on my dog and it would be hilarious!
360 me!!!
Garmin stuff. Nice.
Choose me.
Maybe lucky this time
Wow, our kids would love this!
Let’s go
Cool
I’d like a Virb
This would be awesome!
Maybe I can contribute to photos and videos.
wrap around views
Back for more!!
Awesome!
Doh! Missed the last one. Hope I get this one.
Exactly what I need!
Count me in.
I will win this prize!!
Yes
Yes please ?
This looked pretty great
Hope I win the camera!
Pretty please :)
Yes please! :-)
Booya, 360 me please!
I Love cameras!
I want this.
I want to be able to look in all 4 directions
Fingers crossed!
I thought a verb was a word, or is that a verb?
Win me some camera!
Yes please!
And again
In the lick of time!
Like!
Whew ray, I’ve done a terrible job keeping up this year!!
I would love this one!
Pick Me!!!!!
Me please!
I’m feeling lucky….
Count me in!
Would be nice to capture those biking moments with friends
This is one of those wants the wife won’t let you buy
Verb sounds good
Only 360 degrees? Pfft. What about above and below? Seems like Garmin missed a trick there.
360 or bust!
Rainmaker’s future best friend when I win!!
Moi moi moi!
Fingers crossed.
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