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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.
Fantastic site DC, loved your reviews on the Garmin Fenix series. Let me know if you like boats…
Yes, please!
Winter is coming…
Thanks DCR
Woo hoo!
You’re reviews are spot on!
Oh yeah. That’s sweet
Waouh !
Me me me !
I need a trainer
Want this too!
My next trainer.
This one.
It’s winter here… That be awesome!
Need a new trainer!
Ideal for our winter in central europe!
This would help getting through a ny winter
This would be perfect for winter and getting home late from work!
Cannot let my husband win it
Yes, I’ve been thinking of upgrading my Minolta for a while, now..!
Holy smokes. Awesome
Perfect for Zwift
Yes, a trainer!
The one prize I absolutely need!
Sounds good to me
Better than a dump trainer
vzhhh
Looks awesome!
This is a comment.
Tacx Neo
Taxc trainer for the win!
a Neo! fingers crossed!
Gunna buy one anyway but getting one for free would be great, would use good karma and pay a donation forward to a cancer charity 500 quid would be good me thinks
Oh, the pain!!
2,200w max resistance and 25% max gradient? Excellent for training sprints up those Italian climbs I guess!
Training time!
Thank you!!
want it
Hello from Montana! Sorry, I never know what to say in these comments.
DCR4EVR
Did my comment get lost? Oh well, back to eating cupcakes i guess…
Pick me! Pretty please!
Better indoors ?
Oooh something to replace my BKool!
Cool item – TY Ray for pulling this give-away together.
Excellent!
thats my favourite :-D
Perfect for the pain cave
Santa I’m ready!
Yes please. Need a trainer.
Oh yes oh yes!! The best trainer for all! For a better winter training
I’d love a new trainer!
I need a new trainer! My kicker is 3 years old, now!
Yes please
time to work off the dad bod
Would love this
Great piece of kit
I’d like one!
Trainer season already here in the Uk
In for the win
Yes please!!!
Yes, of course!
Wow. A dream come true.
Awesome! I would love one of these.
I would like to win this but I never win contests!
Yes Please!
Perfect upgrade
Please Mr Rainmaker
Can there be only one?
Its time for an upgrade
I want to train like you! At least the cupcakes and pasta part. But I wouldn’t mind a new trainer either.
I’d like one of these even more than a power meter!
In Northern England winter never leaves!
I would Zwift like never before!
Spin spin spun
This would make training for an old guy like me soooo much easier!
This looks awesome!
Ooo then I can study and ride again!
nice toy and thanks!!!
Oh man yes
Perfect !!
Yes please
Thank you!
Pick me please!
Sweet one!
The CompuTrainer needs replacing …
I’d love to have this. Thanks!
Pretty please $$$
Yes, please! Something to survive the haze season here in Singapore, when it’s so polluted outside you can’t do anything outdoors.
Yes please!
Hello :)
Omg this would be perfect when Im stuck at the fire dept!
Sooo good!
That’s awesome.
Have an awesome day everyone.
I always wanted a trainer. :)
This would be a great upgrade
Best price to win. Really love it.
Please!
Would love to train with this!
Ghost