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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.
I want one :)
This one would be cool
cooles Teil
I’m in!
A drone? A drone! I don’t have a drone; send me one :)
Greatest!
Oh, that would be great to watch my little one riding behind me!
Fly me to the moon…
Probably the ultimate big boys’ toy!
Pick me!
This will help me in my job. Please… :o)
Nice :-)
Yes
Great prize for taking great pictures
Let’s fly away on an adventure!
Thanks for the great content!
My father in law dreams to have a drone
Such an awesome giveaway!
Cool drone
Sweet!!!
All for one and more for me
I would love it!
Yes please
Nice prize…:)
Keep em coming :))
:)
I would love this!
Ooh, fancied one of these for a while!
Loving your work!
I like it
Would be cool to practice jedi moves
Yes please!
That sounds like a fun toy!
Come fly with me
Cool stuff!
This would be fantastic!
Thanks for the opportunity from Italy!
Also ready for the drone! ;)
wow
I need one!!;)
I always wanted a drone!
Yeah!
Thanks!
Oh wow. That’s very cool giveaway.
Yes pls!!
Would be perfect to record some biking trips or surf sessions.
Cheers.
I would love to have one!
I *need* this :-)
Yes please!!!
The best drone ever
Can’t beat a freebie :)
Fingers crossed.
Need it real bad. Keeping my fingers crossed
THIS
Fingers crossed.
Ahhh! This would be great to have!
Get the drone up in the air!
Yes please.
That would be the perfect gift to my wife so she could keep track of me when I’m out running!
The DJI Spark would make my open water swims EPIC!
Thanks a lot Ray for the wonderful Extravaganza.
I’ll become a superhero
Fly it to me.
Give it to me :-)
Thanks, man!
Uuuuh I Love drones
Yes please!
This would be awesome to create promotional videos of our volunteer-ran club!
I do really need it! ;)
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Yes please!
Sleepless day begins!
Thanks!
Pick me
Sure, I wouldn’t mind at all.
thanks for the great giveaways. Sad i missed out on the fenix5. Good luck everyone!
Hell yeah:D
yes please! ;)
Count me in!
Oh, it’s like a dream…
Really cool stuff
Sorry to drone on, but I’d love one of these
Best site!!!!
This would make me feel like a kid again ???
You’re the best!
Flying high
I’m in!
Win win
Soon mine?
I believe it’s… now!
I want this drone for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica, oh yeah!
Nice
That would be nice to have :)
Super cool product
Would love to fly that drone over the alps!
I need a drone in my life!!!
Cool stuff
Fingers crossed
Nice one
Thanks for putting this on
Who doesn’t want a drone?