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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.
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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.
more power!!!!
My guads will bend the spindles.
Sounds good to me!
I want one!
Good job
Ja takk
I want these
As I wrote earlier, I’d really like a power meter
Yes please!
PowerTap
Portable Power! This is my ideal solution…but alas, out of budget.
I want it
This is exactly what I need! some power metrics in my bike training
Yes please!
Nothing so dulls the spirit as the monotony of triumphs-Idwal Jones
Thanks for the pedals ;)
Yes, please!
Read ride eat sleep
Maybe this one…
Watt a giveaway!
Thanks
Thank you Ray for such a great site and resource!
Here goes nothing!!!!
This is awesome!!!
A power meter would be really handy to keep my structured training going outside!
Thanks
These would look good on my bike!
Yes please!
Worth a shot. I’d love these pedals.
I need more POWER!
Those will fit nice on my MTB!
WoooHooO!
My geeky gadgety husband is making me enter this giveaway to double his chances of winning #maritalsacrifices
For me? Thank you!
Pedals!
Awesome!
im feeling lucky on wed 9th.
I need this but don’t have the money!!!!
hope!!!
I’m in
POWER!!! Yum….
Yes please , pretty please.
The question is, who doesn’t want this… :-)
I really need a power meter
How did I forget about the giveaway until just now!!!
Heck yeah, I’d love these!!
POWER!!!!!
Such a beauty…
i want them
Why not!
Yess !
Good morning from Tx. Hoping luck is on my side today. Could really use power meters.
Entry
I don’t have a bike but I suppose if I won these I would need one!
I need these pedals!!!
Yes
DC Rainmaker making it rain! sweet! Thanks!
Power!
These would look so amazing on my bike! Thanks Ray!
Would love a pair!
Mine!
Yes Please!!! Thanks for the giveaway Ray!
Fingers crossed
power is what i need
Fingers crossed
Oh wow, another sweet one!
Power me up please ?
The power is strong in this one.
Yes please!!!
Perfect prize.
Ohh, I’d like that!
Thanks for doing these!
Thanks
Yes
i need that power meter!
I’m in!
Please pick me!
Awesome!
Would fit perfectly on my bike
How cool would it be if I won?
power!
I would love a power meter!
Yes please!
Nice!!
Thanks!!!
good morning.
Good luck every one
looking forward
I would love these!
Please enter me!
Yes please!
Awesome
Great!
I’m not sure I want to know about my lack of power
Very nice. I’d love to upgrade my single sided 4iiii
triathlon glory here i come
Yes please!
Still holds- could use a power meter.
Been considering a power meter for a while, this would solve that dilemma
Great giveaway!
Yes please!!