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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.
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- Will you test our product before release?
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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.
Need this for winter training.
Potato!
Oh yes
Yes please!
I could certainly use this.
Me pls.
DCR the Youtube Star!
I would love to have this for my winter training
Awesome
Me me me please :)
This would be great for the upcoming winter in my new ‘cave’.
Trainer me up!
I just broke my collarbone on Saturday and live in a sub 600sq ft apartment where the floors seem to be made of balsa wood. Tried the kickr and the sound wasn’t that bad but the vibration was enough to make my neighbor crazy. Please pick me! I need something quiet that will help me get back into riding shape while I heal. If not thank you for all you do. You’re the first site I go to for cycling gadgetry reviews.
Please! Thanks!
Speed
I hate trainers. Except free ones
Mine in black
Would love to have this one!
Time to upgrade my trainer to Tacx!
This is awesome
Please !!!
ME ME. Need something to keep me motivated in the winter:)
A fine addition to any pain cave.
Go
Would love me a Neo!
This will be my first trainer
This is exTACXly what I need!
I’d love a Neo
Nice, need an upgrade!!
Would love this!
Very nice.
Cool!
Seems like I need a trainer since I can’t keep my self off the injured list. ??
This would be a great one to win!
Need one for winter ?
Thx!
Thanks again!
I could do wonders with this one….
Need a smart trainer for the winter !!
Gimmeee!
Was pickin up a Kickr but this would work just fine!
Definitely in!
De maxxx
Wahoo or Tacx?
I want that!!!! Would be amazing on Zwift!
Winter is soon coming to Canada…
Can’t hurt to have a second trainer… !
Yes please!
Tacx neo!
Oh man, I want on so frickin’ bad.
Love that
OK
Pick me!
I like it :)
Be the force with me!
Yes please
Yes, please!
Missing the family
This would be great!
Cool training with no noise…
My wife would appreciate!! :-) (me training at home…)
Nice.
That would be a great upgrade, to the Danish cold winter weather.
Thanks DCR!
Thank Mr Rainmaker.
Yes please
Bananas
Thanks for the opportunity!
I’d like to win!
Me, me… pick me!
Pick me!
You feel the cobblestones?!? That is amazing!!!
Come on big money!
Pain cave bling.
Yes. Yes and yes again.
I would love a new trainer
Thank u!
DCR
Great trainer.
Like!
Would be a nice upgrade.
Train for the win!
Mr Anderson
Sounds great to me. Thanks
Fingers crossed!!!
Nice
me me me
I need this tacx
I’m in
I’m in
I want to travel to zwift islands on this!
My new bike would love a matching new trainer!
Would be cool
Count me in.
This would be perfect for days when I can’t go outside to ride!
Yes please
I need a new trainer
This would fit nicely in my pain cave.
Yes please!
So do you send us the cupcakes and pasta if we don’t win it?