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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.
Could definitely use a new running watch
645 please.
Thanks!
Has been a fun day! Thanks.
Better than my 235.
Want!
I’ve got 935 reasons to want to win this watch!
Wonderful.
Last one is the charm!
Bismillah.
Big money no wammies!!!
Soooo awesome!
I have to replace my 920xt!
Me me me. I can upgrade from the Apple Watch and start tri training.
So last chance… Be mine
Nice watch!
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Please ??
Me!
Busy 24 hours!
Cool
All good things must come to an end…
Time for training!
Yes please
Sweet
Great watch
Thanks Ray
I’d love to win a Garmin 935 (from Canada!). Thanks DC Rainmaker!
Forerunner for me please!
I can’t believe it’s the end ;(
It’s a good watch.
Wow awesome!
One last try….
I could use one of those!
Ohhh, this would be the best.
Tri, here I come!!
Another great prize!
Hopefully
I want one please!!!
Love Garmin
Watch it!
I mean I just want heart rate but sure
This is a great watch for training.
:P
Yeah please!! :)
Cool stuff, all the time.
Thanks!
I would love to get a new Garmin :) Thanks for all your great reviews too!
Hopefully a winner winner!
Lovely :)
Pick me!
For the win!
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Thank you for your reviews. Very insightful!
One for the money
Was looking to upgrade from my Forerunner 235. Maybe it will be me.
Really enjoy all the great reviews you do. Thank You.
Last shot.
Best watch
This could be the one
Yep, that’ll do me! Would love one!
Yes!
That’s a great looking watch !
Thank you for the giveaway!!
What a day! Thank you!
935’s never fail to impress
Win or lose it’s been fun and made me want to buy stuff. Giveaways are good for business, do more!
Love your reviews! I’d like the Forerunner, Mr. Rainmaker! Thanks!
All in
Need a new forerunner!
Need a new watch
I know this one goes to someone else, but …
My wife would love it!
Winning!
This would be awesome
Thanks DCR!
Watch me run
Ok, now it’s time to get some sleep
I love Garmin watches!
Last chance for me to get this.
Waaant
this one!
Can’t believe I forgot about this!!! Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained
Thank you!!
Saved a good one for last.
Coming to the game at the 11th hour
Last one!!!
Great giveaways Ray!
Love it
I’d love to lighten up my wrist and see how it feels
That’s the one!
I’m in!
Thanks for the giveaways
YESSS!
Cool watch.
Finale!
I could definitely use this!!
Ooh ooh. Pick me pick me pretty please!
Pick me
Oh yeah!
Now this would be a good one to win! Thanks Ray!
The music version would be sweeeeet! Thanks again!
This will fill the hole in my heart after my wife left me… and took my dog.
Want
Last but not least!
FTW!!!
Need it!
Sweet, a new watch… *fingers crossed*
Me me me!
Finally lucky
Thanks for the giveaway!
One more try
Thank you DCR and Cleaver Training for all you do.
love Garmins that just work, I need a reason to upgrade; kid is eyeing mine for a hand me down
Love this one! ❤️
Another lovely replacement for my aging FR35 ?
Just what the doctor prescribed
made it! thanks for the opportunity to try to win.
Yes please!
Yesss!!!
This is so cool
Let’s do this!
This Garmin has my name written all over it!!!!
Thank you!
That’s a nice watch
Yaaassss!!!
Thanks Ray and CT!
Yes please
There was 1690 comments shown when I went to type this, so that’s not optimal since 608 seems to be the magic number
I need this.
Thanks Ray!
Thanks for all the work that you do
Last time’s a charm?
Papa needs new watch!
Thank you Ray!
Amazing
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Time for an upgrade! For me please!
Fingers crossed
Yes please
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This would be an awesome birthday present!
Yes, i love ir!!!! I run and swim is a good option !!! I Want it
Let’s do
This!
not a bad prize at all!
I would like this please.
Thank you.
Please and thank you!
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Hope you pick me
Because the watch will keep me swimming/cycling/running instead of writing bad poetry! :^)
This would be awesome!
Thanks for the giveaway. I love your in-depth reviews. Keep up the great work.
I’d like this
Nice watch!
A nice upgrade from my 220.
Freebie!
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Yes please
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Nice watch
I won?
Yes please
The 920 is getting pretty work out. This would be an awesome upgrade!
OOOooooohhhh ….. AAAAaaaaaaahhhhh!! Great giveaway to end a great Extravaganza – Thanks Ray!!
wow
love this
This would be my favourite watch!
Love this one! Count me in!
Great replacement for my original Fenix 3 that I got the month it came out.
Come on DC Rainmaker! Make me happy!
Fingers crossed!
I have used the 910 XT for years. I would like to retire it and replace it with this bad boy.
I like running, when it just works.
Hi
Pick me!
Thanks!
awesome
Me, Me!! Thanks DC Rainmaker
Would always love a new watch!
Coolio!
Awesome watch!
My 920xt needs an upgrade!!!
Hi
Run Fast!
Another incredible giveaway! Thank you!
I like
This giveaway is perhaps the best advertisement these companies get, period. I now want all the things from today and adding to my Christmas wish list.
I really want the 935
Garmin!
?? Yes!
Awesome
Another Garmin!
I’m in. Thanks!
Sweet giveaway.
Final throw of the name in the hat…
Hi
Yes, please!
A great upgrade to my old Fenix 3HR
My 910xt needs an upgrade
This watch would be great thanks
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Yes please, need to replace a smashed 235.
The holy grail!
Pretty please?