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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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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?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
- I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training?
- I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ?
- What kind of camera do you use?
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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.
Makes it esay to frame…
Yes pleas
360 view would be nice!
Suhweet!
Video video
Crossing my fingers!
Would be great for my upcoming skiing adventures
Yes Please!!
I’m in!
A 360 cam would be pretty awesome
Capture my adventure
Yes, please.
360 works for me!
One for me!
This would be cool to have!
Nice!
Would love it!
Awesome. I’m in.
The all seeing eye. Yeah baby yeah.
After trying with cheap ones (bad experience), could use one like this ;-)
Hopefully
Nice, would love to win one of these!
Gr8
yes please !!
Yes pleeeeeaaaassseeee!!!!
360? Need 540 or 720…
Yes please. Thanks DC Rainmaker
Would be a perfect addition for my reggae karaoke nights!
I love it
yes, this would replace my chinese copy which is a bit. useless!
choose me!
This would be the bizz!
Cool, would love to play with one of those!
Looks pretty cool!
Nice!
To make me the envy of my friends!
I would love me a GoPro
cool!
Just getting better and better!
nice
Yes please
Would be great for a forest-ride!
That’s exactly what I need
Nice!
Go for it! i’m in!
Action 360 and so much the better!
+1 i love how honest you are even know a giveaway ?
‘It might take your computer 12 years to process the footage, but gosh darn it – you’ve at least got the shot”
Lets have fun ✌??
Going to need more coffee!
I’d love one of these pls!
Here’s hoping
Videos of my kids in 360 Yes please!
Would be so gooood *-*
Pick me!
love it
Thanks Ray!
Oh mine?
Thanks for your reviews, DC Rainmaker!
Great stuff!
Is the competition still on?
Me please!
super nice
Yes please Ray.
360? I’m in!
pic me
Visual excitement!
A comment I have left here
great shots
Yeahhhhh
Pretty lit
Want one of these.
Who doesn’t want a GoPro?!?
Yes please!!
I would like to see my trips in 360 degrees
I can see lots of potential here
This would be ace
If I win this… I’m going to 360 all the things!
Yes please please…
Film Myself… oh noooo…
I don’t know what I would use this thing for LOL
Oh please
Oooh – that’s a nice one!
Thank you Ray!
Would love this for my son.
Yes pleas!
maybe i`ll use it just maybe :d
Missed or not
Pick me!
In it to win it
Monday!
Yes please :-)
Would be fantastic
Please
I could use that!!!
Thanks!
For me!
Top cam to see my suffering in the bike in very HD (selfie mode?)
I coach kids and this would a great addition to the team during practices and race day.
Want IT badly…!
Yes please!