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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?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
- Which trainer should I buy?
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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.
I don’t have any action cam, it’d be fun to get this one!
Bingo!!!
Yes please.
“Τάχιστον νους, δια παντός γαρ τρέχει”=Mind is the fastest, cause it always runs
(Thales of Miletus)
Need Need Need.
Keep up the great work!
Garry
UK
Cool !
Ok, now this is something i want. :)
That would be great!!
I’ve been thinking abuot a 360 camera for quite a while, would be nice to have one.
I want it!
All in bro
Count me in!
Never owned a GoPro so this would be awesome to get.
Is his any good?
Would love to give this to my girl
Hello
Interesting camera!
Let’s go pro!
360° !!!
I’m so vain, imagine the possibilities
i need this
Action cam! I want one!
Me please
I need one to film my kangarou!
Want it !
I can’t wait to give my friends a real-time show of my long ride on the indoor trainer!
Great for my skydiving trips!
This is so amazing.
yes please
Yes please.
360 for me please ;-)
I want this!
Just had my 4 Black go missing….would be a timely win….
Great camera. Love GoPro!
this will be awesome to own
This would be awesome
Awesome
Hy DCR
look forward to the GoPro on my helmet
I could finally replace my old 3! I haven’t kept up much with new GoPro tech though.
Thanks for the great giveaway Ray!
This is pretty.
wow
Entered
I could prove I’ve gone for a run!
Cool cam!
A late start …
Go Pro
A beautiful thing,
I would love a GoPro!
360 for me please.
Give it a GO
This would be awesome! Win win win.
Yes please!
Maybe this time…thanks Ray!
Hello!
360 incoming :)
I need a GoPro! Pick me!
Oh nice
World certainly help me, being bad at taking pictures ?
Would be my first GoPro
Rainmaker rocks!
It is mine
Great blog!
Did another 10k yesterday. Below 1h. And I’m happy with that :P
What a great prize!
Yes please!
This cam is pretty cool. 360° video wow :-D
Awesome
In for another one.
This looks good!
Yo Ray. This is great. Thank you.
yes, please!
I love the hyper frame option.
Yes please
Glad I did my bad stuff before social media
Yes please!
I would love to win this camera!
Oh – this could be a fun new toy! :)
insert crazy comment =)
Please
Love it
I’ve never had a GoPro, would like to try this out.
Nice!
Looking for a new camera
Yes please
Here here
Cool
Love these
Count me in!
I want it!
Would be Nice to win
Go Go
Bring it to Portugal!
Nice prize. Thanks for the giveaway.
Yes please!
Would love this for filming all the events I support at
Yes Please!
Thanks Ray!
I need a wider perspective on life.