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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.
- 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 2024 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.
I got this.
Awesome day!
It’s 3 am, I really hope it’s worth it! Finger crossed.
Ha! That would be sweet for my next sportive.
Thanks again
Gimme
Go go gadget!
Hello! I want to win it.
GoPro! Yes, please!
Just what I need
bazinga!!
Yes yes
I need a Hero…
Another one will be mine
Please. Thanks.
Me me me!
Thanks?
Goprocare
Gogogo!
Quite excellent
Long and productive day. Hero 5 would be a great finish. Thanks Ray!
I’m in.
Hero is nice
who do i have to bribe to win? lol
Fingers crossed!
Must. Have. It. ;)
Perfect for capturing my underwater basket weaving excellence!
Could always use another!
so beautiful
I could see myself with that.
back in black
i hit the sack
…
Go pro
Me.
This looks pretty cool
Would be nice to have for my next ride
If it’s little baby mouth proof I’m all in!
I am convinced now! It is time to upgrade my GoPro Hero 4 to this “kick-ass” 5!!
I never win ???
Awesome giveaways!
Yes!
Yes
I’ve been on the fence about getting a go pro. This could be what pushed me over the edge
Hey, put me in! I would love to upgrade my GoPro!
A lot of things to record and remember!!!
Win win! I want to win it!!!
Thanks!
Here’s to chewable selfies
Thats a cool GoPro!
Yes please!!
Boom!
Pick me I need to get video of all the puppies I see on my runs!
Hello.
I like my Garmin Virb Ultra 30 and Hero 5 Session, but more cameras = more angles, right?
Thank you!
Goproooooooooooooooyyyyyy
perfect for my vacations
Thanks
This would be SO awesome to use on travel and cycling adventures !
Here comes my hero!
This has to be for me!!!
i’ve always wanted this
I want one!
I’ll take it.
GoProoooooo!!!
Ooh I could do with one of these for filming my Canicross sessions.
Yo, pro!
Yes :)
New action cam.
i want it
Nice one!
Hope you break 3000!
My dad and I are about to kayak the Whitsundays for a week. I would love to be able to take some amazing footage of it, fingers crossed! Thank you!
I could definitely use this on my adventures.
Great!
Count me in!
Wow – Awesome! Thank you!
thanks DCR
Action shots by GoPro
High def footage of me crashing sounds like a winner.
Although I guess it isn’t “footage” anymore, but “bitage” sounds like invective.
Can’t wait to win this one.
Great site, Ray! Thanks.
Better than my virb
Gimme
Yes please
nice!
Who vzny use a hero!
Thanks Ray
Pick me
Would love a little camera for hiking, climbing, and travel
Por favor!
Want one of these!
pick me
very nice!
Great prize
for my boyfriend
Yea the goprooooooo!!!
Keep up the good work.
Go cam go
Rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens…
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