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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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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.
Yes please. For the winter.
Winner winner!!!!!! Pick me
I am in
Will it blend?
Wish me luck :D
Ah the perfect training tool for a resident of England?! :)
This one’s mine
Pick me
Hohoho
Looks nice
Zwift could get a whole lot better…
I’m in
Pick me!
Count me in
CM
winther!
The tacx neo looks amazing
Draw my numbers!
Please pick me
Winter is coming
Thanks for all your hard work !
Brrrr
Sweet Jesus…that would be incredible. Cheers!
Wow ? ?
Yes Please!!
Awesome!
Not long to go!
Good timing! Excellent prize.
Pick me! Pick Me!
Please!
Let’s ride on a trainer!!
Would be a good excuse to try out Zwift
Nice looking trainer!
It’s still my birthday
Pretty pretty pretty good
Almost 6,000 entries!
I’ve been wanting this
Me!
I want it!
I spend 10 hours on my trainer I would love a new one!
Would be nice for winter cross training!
Is TACX pronounced Tack-Ex or Tax?
I have to win some time. C’mon Ray ?
Would love it. Maybe a present for my husband…
Excited! Pick me!
Definitely what I need to take my training to the next level. Been researching trainers a lot.
Yes, please!
Please! :)
Would love this
I have never used a trainer before. Let’s win and change that!
Hootiehoo
Need all the training I can get!
I need this in my life
Turbo, turbo, TURBO!!!
Awesome
cool as in ice.
Rolling, rolling, rolling
Though my thighs are swollen
Me!
Must be better than Computrainer!
This is a perfect way for me to retire my old CycleOps 300PT!
Yes, please
I could use this!
This would go well with the power meters I plan on winning.
Yeehaa!
I may actually ride indoors for once!
Oh pretty, pretty please! Top of my wish list Ray!
U.K. Shipping by any chance
I popped by pants
I hope I win :)
Thanks!
Pedal!
Nice
Would really use this
Yes please
Would love one.
I can definitely use this!
Here’s to me winning a chance to train through the nasty, icy winter!
Winter is coming ?
Train on !
Great stuff!
TacX FTW! Thanks.
By name… (hopefully)
My 90’s rollers definitely need holidays
trainer or spaceship…!?
This is huge!
Maybe maybe maybe
Go Blue
Love the indoor trainer.
Nice
Hello
I bet this ramps up faster than my trainer
A smart trainer would make the Chicago Winters much warmer.
Send Hanukkah Harry to my house early!
Make me train harder!
Ready for 24 hours on the trainer
i could use a new trainer
Me!!
Me!
Ja takk!-)
Not long to go!
It will give you the power!