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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.
- 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?
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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.
It begins.
Here’s hoping!
Coolest giveaway ever!
Wow :-D
My husband would love this!
Sure sounds good!
Good luck
Love me some Fenix!
I could use this to escape the family! :)
Thanks DCR for hosting this fantastic giveaway!
Pandas are delicious
I hope I’m the winner!!
Looks like a great watch!
Winner winner, chicken dinner!!
Wicked start to the give aways
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Accidentally stayed up for this… not disappointed
Something different than my polar!
I definitely could use an upgrade to my 910xt
Nice way to begin. Make it epic by pulling my number!
Wow the Fenix 5 is what i love!
What a great prize!
I sure could use a new toy to get my tri motivation back…
It is my birthday next week after all.
And out of the ashes it rises!
Hoping to hit the big one.
Thumbs up
It has begun
I love this watch.
This would be such a blessing to win this awesome prize.
Nice piece of kit.
Taking my chances!
I would love this!
definitely too long since I’ve played tetris…
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Actually online during one of your recent giveaways, woo hoo!
And thank you for all the research you do!
Thanks!!! I want one ?
I’m a fan of that Ben Raymaker guy.
One day I will win!
Count me in!
Awesome!
Fenix for me!
Huge giveaway! I would only be so lucky.
You provide a magnificent service!
Best training watch ever! =)
Yes please!
This would be awesome!
I need the asymmetrical tan this watch would provide. ?
Need a replacement for my fēnix 3.
What a way to kick things off!!
May the odds ever be in my favor!
Excellent product review. Fingers and toes crossed.
So excited for this Extrravaganza!
Woo! Starting off strong this year! Let the extravaganza begin!
A fenix5 will be sweet. Thanks Ray for the fantastic site.
Need this!!
I hope to get Fenix 5!!
I never win anything :(
Hope to win Fenix5 X, my Fenix2 battery is dying.
Yes please!!!
Fenix 2 is tired of me.
Thanks
Come on ray maker. Give it to me
Actually at a race right now waiting for it to start! Would be great to have a fēnix 5x!
Love your site!
Hope Christmas comes Early this year!
Pick me please!
Time to renew my gadgets!
Great giveaway!!
Running and running
Fingers crossed.
All hale DCR!
Excellent…
Awesome!
I would love to win the Fenix 5 and upgrade from my Fenix 3!
Hope it goes to Denmark
Time to replace my Fenix 3
Ou812
Definitely a spiffy watch.
Awesome Ray. Awesome!!! Thanks.
Great way to start!
So awesome!
Pick me! Pick me!
Wow you start with a bang. Like de prize right now! Could use a 920xt replacement. Battery getting less.. keep up the good work!
Let’s try my lack of luck :D
I’m in!
Go DCR!
Bang bang
I want to win this to see if it might replace my aging Garmin Epix!
Me, please
Me me me.
Thanks Ray!
We wants it.
We needs it.
Must have the precious!
nice upgrade
Pick me pick me!
Ist don’t need ist really, but I want it
Awesome prize!!
Me please!
Oh boy! I’ll take good care of the little beast, promise!
Awesome prize!