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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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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.
- 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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- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
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- What kind of camera do you use?
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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.
Would make some great clips with this.
I’m grateful.
good camera
That would be nice!
nice!
Thais will be fine, too.
Count me in
picture perfect!
Thanks for doing this!
Nice! Yes please
Sounds awesome, I’d love one please!
i’d like one
Hi;)
Dont have a gopro yet
Pick me!!
Very happy to take this off of your hands
Pick me plese
Why not!
Hi Ray,
Kids would be delighted !
Br
Yes please
My attempt.
Thanks Ray
I could do with an upgrade.
That would me so cool :-)
This will make me an all around winner!
Yes thanks.
Would be a nice upgrade from my Xiaomi, thanks !
Oh yes! That’d be nice
I am that guy
Yup.
i love GoPro. have purchased almost every other version but so far 3+ Silver is my favorite. can’t really afford the 360 version so i’d love to win it!!
Hep, im in! :)
Yes please!
I would like one of those
Yes please!
Photos!
Ooooh. I like it.
Hello from Belgium, thanks for all ;)
Top! I would love to get one of these!
DC is da man
Yes please
Thanks Ray
My dad and I can have some fun with this.. running, unicorns, biking, flamingos…
Cool
Whoa! 360degrees! Will be able to see the front of people passing me as well as their backs!
ok I want this too..!!
Looks good
Sign me up
Yes!
What a nice gadget for my upcoming EBC trip!
Random comment that no-one will read. Unless I accidentally win, in which case, later losers!
Yeeha
WoW! Cooool!
I could use one for my adventures!
It would be great to have one of these
What about how epic a rainy September morning would be if you chose my comment?
count me in
In !
In a Game of Trolls I do not want to go Pro, but c’mon, it is a lottery, won’t hurt…
Yay. Just what I need!!!
Me!!
I want this!
Nice, I really need it :D
Tahnk you Ray
Yes please! So many uses for this!
I really want to go pro with this action cam
Some giveaways are better than others. This one is amazing.
:-) <— my happy face if i win
Sure. Why not
Awesome – yes please
that’ll need a new computer, but yes please.
Thanks
I’ll take it
Yes please
Let’s try this!
Come on lucky pants!
Ouch missed the first ones sick in a horrible Mancold
Pick me
Yes please.
Thanks for doing this!
I’m in
Count me in. Good luck to me!!!
Nice
fat bears
I’d love one!
i want it !!!
Go pro, Go pro
I could definitely use a GoPro.
Hi! Thanks Ray.
Never had an action cam as yet
Will likely need a new computer……
I really like the giveaway extravaganza!
GoPro!
Hey! This might be the year I win something!
Great Item!
love it
Niice :)
Fingers crossed!!
Comment of the day!
Pick me please Ray!
A cam cannot hurt