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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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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! Been in the market for a watch for a while. A Fenix would be awesome.
Me me me wanna wanna wanna watch watch watch :)
a nice upgrade if fortunate to win this. i’m from dubai.
I never win anything but giving this a try! Cheers from Honduras by the way!
Bikeape need Fenix
Pretty
Nice watch!
I’m in!
For lazy people like me.
Mr Rainmakers words, not mine.
Woot
Just in time for a replacement!
I love playing Tetris… ?
An amazing prize! Fingers crossed!
It would be nice to win something for a change… Nothing to lose besides 15 seconds leaving this comment.
Woo!
I would love for this to be mine!
Crossing my fingers…
In
wahoo, I mean Garmin!
I want to win this thing! Enter!
This year extravaganza begins with a bang it seems! Looking forward to the rest of the day! :D
Thanks!
I almost forgot this was going on, good thing I happened to be up past my bed time.
Sweet giveaway
Hit me!!!
Oh Fenix ?
Yes!
Would like the fashionable aspects of the Fenix
for my brother!
My son has dis on this one!
I want this watch! ????
Great way to start the giveaway, good luck to everyone!
I’d love a new watch!
Yo Ray, cool giveaway
Woooo! Garmin Fenix 5!
Fenix 5!!!!!!
Sign me up
Would be a great upgrade from my 910.
HelloFenix
I’m aiming to do an Ironman 140.6 next year and this would help me!! Thanks for your web site!
I beleave it when I get it. :)
Really really really really really really really need this
I appreciate you doing these giveaways!
I want it!:)
Thanks DCR!
Alright, let’s go!
Best site ever! Thank you Ray
This is for serious Athletes. The watch sets the direction and keeps track of your training plan. You cannot be in detraining mode! A true atheletes must have!!
I neeeeeed……
Best day of the year!
All things triathlon!! DC Rainmaker!
Very nice giveaway Ray.
Thanks for all the hard work on the site. Much appreciated!
Awwww yeah! Super excited for this.
Greetings from Norway Ray! Keep up the good work! :)
Perfect for me
Wow Interesting
Garmin Fenix 5 is a beauty of tech !
Wow! Want that one!
I love free stuff!
Ummm yeah I’d GLADLY take that off your hands!!!
Thanks for all the work you do on this site!
This would make my wife very happy.
Love it!
Yes please
yes please Ray !
Yeeew! Love this! Time for an upgrade :)
Morning! Fingers crossed
I’d love to try a Garmin!
Love that stuff
This is such a nice watch! I would love to play tetris on it!
link to rightmove.co.uk
I would LOVE a 5S!
Oh yea … gotta be in
Nice watch
Wow, great start to the giveaways!
What a fantastic prize from a fantastic site!
So beautiful!
Please get on my wrist!
*fingers crossed*
Nice start.
Wow….!!!
:-)
I want this!
A Fenix 5 would make my summer.
This is my ticket in the lottery
I want one
me
It’s that time!
Wawaweewaa! I love tetris! ? This saffa girl would love to up her running game with this fine watch… please pick me!
It’s timeeeee. So, Fenix, come to papa!
Hi mother!
Sleep is overrated.
Wow, what an opener!
Yes, please.
Would love it. It might make me get my arse in gear!!!
This would greatly upgrade my watch game. Thank you for the opportunity!
Yes please.
I could use one of them ;) Yes please
Extravaganza-time is the best time of the year!
Where can I find the review? lol