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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.
Wow!
Always considered trying a Fitbit
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My scale just broke
This would build points w/ the wife.
Me, Me,, Thanks DC Rainaker
ja danke!
I’ll give it a go:)
Great tool for my sport activities!
Can you set the FitBit to zap you when you go near the fridge?
A watch and a scale? I’m in!
Third time lucky?
My wife would like it
Yes please
Sweet
Fitbit!!
Sweet
Woohoo!
Yes please!
Yes please!
olla
Music from your watch would be useful
I’m in! Rad
Yes yes yes
Nice one
Nice
Maybe the scales will kick start some proper training.
Fitbit is cool.
Yessss
Help me keep my weight in check. :-)
Yes please.
Wow!
Can’t weight to see who win
I don’t need a stinki… Oh free stuff, I’m in!
Wow. Cool!
Free is great.
Privacy issues, but I’ll look at it.
Yes please!!
Well well time flys does it not ? Hope so I’m in Edinburgh Scotland
Weegschaal is stuk, kan wel een nieuwe gebruiken.
Go dcrainmaker.com
Sign me up !
Oh la la
Never won anything like this before, but I’ll keep trying!
#perseverance
This could be Nice
Good morning!
Once again, excellent stuff…
Hello new scale
Yes
Here’s hoping. ?
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Love the site! Actually promote it on the running section of my sports site. Wish I had seen the other posts gah!
Great
in for another 120 minute giveaway
Looks awesome
I’m in
this will work for me
? extravaganza!
Ooooh!
Me me! This would really help with my routine so it would be a great fit :p
Looomi
Looks pretty
Not sure if I want it but why not :-)
Nice
Awesome. Great prize
Yes please!
Cool!
So glad I’m not traveling today!
Excellent
Ding dong bell, Polly’s down the well!
DCR, good busy!
Yes please
I’d like this
We can all know how much I weigh now! We all win! Yeah!!
That’s nice
Yes please
Yes please!
Get fit with Fitbit?
Two for one!
Need a new watch…… pretty please
I’ll take it!
Hip to be fit.
sure!
pretty please
Thanks
Very interesting combo!
Let’s dance
I’ll take a shot. Running on the rail trail with music could be nice.
Pretty in pink
That would be my first wearable.
New scale and watch!!
Yay for giveaways! You give the best reviews.
Yes please
Yes please
Awesome giveaway!
Fitbit is cool.
ionic!
Cool, thanks!
I like hurricanes
Wait, candy, where’s the candy?! NEEEEED M&Ms