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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?
- 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.
In!
Love these…
Yes!
Moar power pleaze!
Peddles!!!!!
I want this
nice one
MORE POWER! :)
Yes please!
Please, please, please…
Please give these to me! I promise to put them to good use
I’d love to get these!
Yes, please!!
Cool!!
Bike’in bacon
need a nice new power meter to help with my first ironman next year.
Power up!
Yes please ?
More power…
Please!!
P1 for pete wood
Pls need some watts
oh no. i’m sure i’ve already won former powermeter. now i’m needing a second bike :P
Bang Bang
I want some pedals :)
Next time, let’s do Pacific Standard Time, DC :-)
Yes!
Good luck everyone :)
MMMMMMMMMMM Pedals.
MMMMMMMMMMM Power.
We have the powah!!
Im in.
Many thanks!
Thank you very much Ray for this!
Love Powertap
Make Powermeters Great Again!
Yes please.
I would really love these (or Favero Assiomas).
Nice!
Yes please!
#COFFEEANDWATTS
Oh, yes, the one I’ve been waiting for. Please, random number generator!
Oh man, fingers crossed! I’d love to win these. Thanks DCR for all you do!
I’d love to finally add some power measurements to my road bike!
Trying again!
Power me up!
I need them for my new bike.
Pretty please?
I’ve been eying these pedals for some time!
These will be mine!
Need new pedals, too!
Early morning entry! Thanks DCR
Yes yes yes! Pick meeeee!
Yes please!
Thank you for all your efforts on the blog. I enjoy keeping up to date with fitness tech this way.
I hope its my turn to win something this time!!!!
Lets Go!!!
Would like a power meter to be ashamed of low wattage.
Powerrr
Great
next try ;-)
more power please
Power!!!
Pretty pretty please
By the power vested in me…! P1!!
Great
Hook. Me. UP!
Scotty, we need more power!
Me please :-)
Hi! I have no clue how powerful I am.
Really hope the winner isn’t someone that says “A second set of P1’s would be awesome!” Please don’t make me read that as the winning comment.
I really want these one
Wooo! Me please
The best solution for my square – taper turbo bike!
In the immortal words of my childhood hero….”I have the POWER”…..
I am hoping I can win this. I want/need/like a pair of these power meter pedals.
Pick me!
Every bike needs pedals.
let the power be with me
That is a sweet one !
Awesome.
for my brother
For me?
This would take my triathlon training to the next level.
Power power power power.
Interesting comparison
I have the power!
Hi, It is hard to believe this is actually happening. Thanks for the opportunity to win some great equipment.
Thanks!
is this my new one?
Thanks!
sign me up
Power me up DC!
Sweet!
Come on baby…….
Yeah! Power! Let’s see the wattage :-)
Power!!
Love your reviews!
I need this!
Pedals would be great
Mine!!
Just what I need to kick my bike training up a notch.