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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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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.
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Oui, je le veux!
Maybe a fancier trainer will motivate me?!
Yet Another Comment !
Nice design! Would love to train with this.
Please
Was an amazing piece of kit! Would love one, would you ship to down under? :)
What a sweet but expansive trainer!
Would look great and ride great in my study!
I need this so bad!! Just one time, baby!!!!
I would have never figured out my Garmin 520 without you. Especially when it came to loading maps.
Yessss! I want one!
Awesome bike trainer!
Gimme some virtual vibrations please ;p
Would love this!!
I need one!!!!
lets go again now in the right time window
what else can I say; thanks Ray!
I could use two of these
Taco Neo is awesome!
Very cool
My friend would love this as I’ve dived in and got a Kickr Snap, so be good to have a virtual buddy.
My zwift tool for wifey and I – DCR Fan!
If I win this, then you won’t be able to get me off it in the winter…
Yes please
Does it come with a bike?? :)
Thanks DCR
Count me in
Boom! Now you’re talking! wow
I need one of these this winter!
I desperately need a new trainer.
Neeeeooooooo
Would be awesome
Great for the rainy season here in the Philippines!
I sure could use a new trainer. Thanks.
Pick me! I for sure need a silent trainer like this since I had to give away my Kurt Kinetic Rock n’ Roll after my downstairs neighbour was knocking on my door 5 minutes into my first ride…
This would be a good replacement for my fortius
Brace yourselves
Thanks! Hope I win :)
Awesome
I’d love to win this! ???
Yes please!
My no. 1 pick
Home ride ❤️
Who doesn’t need an extra trainer, especially one that is quiet. Had a Tacx iMagic once that lasted me 10 yrs. so I’m in.
Yes please
That would be super.
I’ll take that!
This is awesome!
Me me me!
Thanks!!!
I need a trainer. Pick me, pick me!
This…yes!
great prize
The perfect addition to the Pain Cave!!
Will be awesome for my wife
I need it all!!!
Please! :)
I’ll take it!
Yes Please! :)
NNNEEEOOOO!
Sign me up!!!
This is pretty!
Would kill my husband if I got this:)
get some training :D
Sweet prize
Awesome
I need to Train on this Trainer!
Blue pill please!
OH YEAH, that would be nice
Hook me up with a Neo!
Wanted one of these since it came out. Pretty please santa maker.
That would be an amazing trainer. Woot!!
Woo!
A better trainer would be awesome :D
Please please please pick me!!!!!
I’d love this!
Great review D.C., looks a great product! Keep up the good work
This is the one
My current trainer is too loud… and dumb.
Tacxs Neo for a not-so Neo Pro
You had me at cake!
Winter is coming!
Shake a maker
Neo the best trainer by far!!!
Meee please
are you telling me it’s time to retire my venerable Cyclops Fluid 2?
Sign me up
Please
Are we there yet?
Thanks!!!!
who took the cookie from the cookie jar?
This would really up my training off season!
Winter is coming
Awesome giveaway!
Yes please
Omg omg want this please me dc
“Winter is coming” … need new trainer
Awesome! Yes please
Cupcakes and Pasta please!