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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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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
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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.
Nice!!
Yay!
For my wife!
Yes Please
Yay
well why not try this one
OK. I’ll take it.
The wife would like this
Then you can track her when she meets up with her boyfriend!
Yup
Another good one. Thank you.
I want to win
Again me!!
thanks ?
Yes
Gimme!
I’d like one please :)
Maybe I can be the first to post on this one.
Good one, thanks!
Why not!
yes please
Awesome :-)
Nice and square
fingers crossed
yes please
Can I do a Garmin on one wrist and Fitbit on the other?? DATA DATA DATA!!
fitbit eh? thanks Ray!
Super cool combo!
One!
Me Please!
Yes please.
I need this too
Yes please!
Amazing!
Does it come in Pink?
Niceeee
It fits me.
Yes please
Yes please!
In!
Nice watch!
Aria for the bathroom now too?!!?!
So iconic!
I’m in again. No more misses for me
looks interesting
Thanks!
Thanks!
Lets get fit a bit
Keep me fit!
appelflap
Still in Lucca
Thanks for the chance!
It’s just nice.
Sounds nice :)
Yes, please
Yes please!
Yes, please!
This would be great to help me get into shape.
This is it
I miss my fitbit. This would be a great way to track my activity.
Yes please
OK, like it!
Count me in–thanks!
I’ love to have one :)
Tommie want wingie!!
Yes Please!
My wife would love these
Please add me to the list….
I would love to give the fitbit a shot.
Nice!
Very nice indeed!
Count me in!
I’ve been shopping for a scale — this looks like a great combo!
looks cool to me
Oh, that’s what I was waiting for!
Awesome
Hi RAy,
Thanks for doing this!
Jeff
Awesome!
HMMMm fitbit wifi scale and an Iconic now that would be interesting
??
Hi!
Yes!
I might not fit on the scale
Would be great to get a digital scale
Woohoo! free stuff!
Let’s see what it has in stock this time.
Thank you!
Nice!
ooo I’ve been eyeing one of these scales…. me!
I want one.
In for the win!
+1 please. Nice combo deal.
Seems interesting
Let’s get that weight down on that scale. ;-)
in first minute
Nice combo!
Yes please.
would be a nice upgrade on my charge 2
Sweet
Watch me! I’ll win !
Ionic & scale sounds like a plan to get rid of the extra pounds