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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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Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
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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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
- Which trainer should I buy?
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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.
Awesome, DC! Sparking extravaganza :)
Thanks!
Pick me
Oh Yeah. This would be a fun toy for me and my son. Neeeed it!! ;-)
Come on randomness
having a go!
Yes please
Flying high
I like it!
Fingers crossed!
Ray, lovely to be participating again! Goodluck to all :)
Fantastic
Pick me!
Great drone
Thanks Ray, you rock!
I would like to fly!
Thanks
Drones kick ass !
DJI Spark flys to Poland? :-)
Yep let me fligh it!
Yes please!
Yes please
Lovely!
Cool beans
Cool!
perfect for me
And I slept through the alarm
Sparky!
Yes please
It will be awesome to get one of these!
You’re re-igniting my drone lust!
Into to Father Ted remake here we come!
Good morning everyone
Would love one since my husband crashed his drone early last year!
I’d love one for videos of running over the moors.
Yes please!
Would love to win one of these
perfect for the holidays I am heading to soonishly.
Yes please!!
I need this.
Please let it be me :-)
Yarp!
I’d love one of these!
Seriously, you’re far to good to the readers. This would be amazing! *fingers crossed*
Yes please!
I missed the watch :)
I missed the Fenix 5 giveaway :-(
Hopefully I’m in time for this one!
Was just hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park and someone was using a drone for aerial photography, pretty awesome to watch.
My Mavic needs a little brother
I like to fly
Thanks Ray!
Extravaganza
Need this!
I want to make a drone movie of myself and my cycling adventures in Byron Bay, Australia
Dang it! Missed the Fenix… Still in time for the Spark.
Yes please!
crazy drone
Yes! Very cool.
Looks great
wow, this looks good.
My wife wants one of these :)
light a fire
Awesome prizes…fingers crossed!
ring!, time to wiin a drone
Awesome!
I want this!!!!!!
Very cool!
Yes please!!
I’ve got this one. Thanks.
Yes,please.
Awesome!
Oh yes!
Let’s try it out!! :D
Great for following me on my runs
Me pls
Awesome drone!
I’d love to win this!
This would be a great one to get!
Looks great
Pick me!!!!!!
Wow
Excellent, should be fun!
Tasty piece of kit
Darn missed the first one, wasn’t even sleeping
Excellent flying machine!!
mine mine!!
Another awesome Giveaway Ray.
I’d love to have this!
Yes please.
all mine
Would be fantastic if I win!!
Long live DCR!
Ha would love to win the Spark if maybe not crash into a tree!
Because I had a bike called sparkie as a kid..
This would be fun…
That looks like a fun toy!!
I am the winner. Do not bother anymore.
This would b useful for surfing videos
Here!
perfect to take rescue dog images