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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.
Love my Polar, but it does need an upgrade
Thank you, Ray & Clever Training for the opportunity to win cool gear!
Yes, please
Awesome
Perfect.
…and 2 Polars for me (and my wife).
double down
Wauuu! I want to win it!
Looks nice, I need a new watch to tell me I’m slow!!
Comment!
Me!
Ironman Philippines here we go!!!
Oh polar bear!
You rock. Would love to try these out.
Nice
I want it
One for me one for my wife.
Missed only one so far! Thanks dcr for putting on the giveaways!
Yes! glorious
wearables for the win
I’m in, could use a good health monitor!
Yeah!!!
Im in!!
Polar!
Advantage Eastern Australian time zone
Thank you
I’m late:-(
Yes please!!
I wonder what the last two will be
Thanks for the opportunity
I would love the Heart Rate Monitor feature, so I know right before I die going up these Virginia Hills.
great piece, good luck everyone!
i want it
This is really good challenge. Thank you!
Yes please
Nice one ;)
crossing fingers!
Double Polar! Yes please
Two for, awesome…
This would work for my wife
My precious…
Yes please
Please
Yep yep. Want it…
Please enter me
Like to try a polar.
Cool and thanks again DC!
another great gift
THANKS
Would be nice to win these polarizing gems
Yes please
Pushing my red button for luck.
HOW COOL IS THIS :-)
Thank you for the great reviews and sweet extravaganzas!!!
Thank you DCR
Commenting
Wonder how this compares to my Garmin? My wife needs a tracker.
Please.
count me in!!!
Great idea! Thanks for the opportunity.
nice :)
Whoop whoop
nice to have
Count me in for this
Thanks You
I need HR! Totally done with my first gen Fitbit Alta…
GPS!!!!
Fingers crossed
Here we go again. I want it!!
Here goes nothing.
Smart HR
No, not tiered yet. Go on please.
I need a new wearable so bad!
i’m in!
nice
Activity trackers, woot!
Here we go!!!!!
I think I have a dummy er buddy to share this with
Yep, I could use this also!
Bi-polar?!?!?
I have two arms, why not:)
polar
Count me in
Maybe this year
Please this
Nice!
More great stuff Ray
yes sir!
Woohoo :)
Thanks for doing this!
I’ll take both off your hands.
could this replace my VAHR?
I’m in
Nice!
Fancy
Double trouble! :-)
Winner winner chicken dinner ?
Cool set!
Thumbs up
can i try???
Bewm!