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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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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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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.
I would love to win that tacx as cold winter is here right now
thanks
Woot woot
Would really help my winter!
Outside is free, oh hang on, so is this.
I NEED this.
This. This is what I want. Thanks for the gift :)
Yes yes yes
I would love some cupcakes and pasta…or a Trax Trainer!!
Just got back from backpacking. Fingers crossed
I live for cookies and cupcakes!
Need it for the Norwegian winter!!
Great stuff!
Would love to train like you!
Definitely this one!
Yes
Sweet
nice !
OMG! I am considering buying one of these!
Yes please!
Winter toy!
Neo straight Outta matrix
Cool trainer!
Could be transformational
Boom!
Yes, please!
Bicycle, bicycle, I want to ride my bicycle. I want to ride it now.
Cupcakes!
Yes! Pick me :)
Ooooh yes please
Oh please let it be me. Instant FTP increase of 50W ;)
I want it!!
my trainer
Cont me in!
Winter comes soon
Great looking trainer!
Meee:)
Count me in!
Give me one! :D
Save my kids ears from my whining Kickr!
Be nice tonreplace the roadmachine
Hopefully failing the calibration of my wheel on the Tacx will be gone
Hi!
Would love one of these! :)
New trainer!!!
Looks Mega!
This would be a great upgrade to my dumb trainer!
Yes please!
This is one I would really like.
Wow, I love this. Pick me!
really need a new trainer!
Awesome!
In!
Hope I win this!
Turbo me up Buttercup.
this is the one I’d like most!
This is THE trainer…
My wife would be pleased
Nice trainer!
yay, another hamster wheel
Holy monkey, now we’re into the good stuff!
I could use a new trainer!
Yes please
Gotta Train Indoors…this will work!
Yes please
Would love a direct drive trainer! ?
great job!
This is the winning comment
I’ve worn a groove in my Tacx 2001 trainer roller so would appreciate a new Neo
This would be a Godsend!
Yes this is great
nice trainer for swift
Mine mine mine
Ok yup I can definitely use this one.
Please please please!
Great to keep the form during the winter
yes please
My trainer just bit the dust… this would be great!
This (Tacx Neo) would be totally out of price for me. The only way is if I win it! ;)
I have wanted a trainer for so long.
Nice!
Yeah, a trainer would be great
Need something to make those dark winter days more tolerable!
free stuff. Nice.
really cool stuff!
Awesome giveaway!
Awesome
Sign me up! I want to Tacx myself more before the government does. :-)
I would like to train like you.
I have a lot of pasta to burn off.
Need this.
crossing fingers…
Wow, I am in the giveaway and it would be extremely cool winter with the NEO! I’ll do 5wt/kg, for sure!
Get me strong!
Oooooooo
Yay, this would so make my Zwift-winter!
Fine, I’ll win this one instead.
Pick me! Pick me!
Thanks, Ray!
Here comes the perfect indoor training tool
You, sir, are awesome! Keep up the good work! Oh and count me in!