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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.
- 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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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.
Would b3 great for the front of my kayak
Love your website. This is a great camera
Aeeeeeeewe
Yes please
Thanks Ray!
Fingers crossed…
Look awesome to do some nice ski shot.
Would love this!
sweet !
Just made it!
I want that camera!!
Cool camera
3rd time lucky
Great cam!
Nice toy
Love your site!
This would be awesome. My hubby would LOVE this
Ooh, free GoPro…that’d be nice!
Check 1 2
I saw so many Go Pro’s at my fundraiser ride this weekend, wishing I had one too.
Cool stuff!
Now your talking. This camera would be fun. Please pick me:)
Right on…
Love it
My son would love this
yes please
I need to record my trips to the mailbox!
Yes
I want it !!!
Thanks will be good on a helmet
I like free and I’m in the market
this would be awesome
Ray is the man.
Interesting
Maybe one of these years I’ll get lucky!
Would be great to bring with me!
I’d love this. I’ve used a GoPro from a friend, but don’t have one of my own.
Awesome! Thanks.
360 degree of awesomeness coming my way!
Awesome, yes please!
i never win anyway…
I’ll have one, pretty please :)
Peak me peak me, I need this so badly.
GoGoGo!!!
Thanks for awesome Extravaganza
Nice camera man
Count me in ! Thxs
cool one !
Oh, I need this
Just in time!
Would love one of this
I want this Camera!
Ray, thanks for the Giveaway Extravaganza! Hope to win one of your fantastic gadgets:) Cheers, David
Yes please you can send it to me
Would love it!
Four.
this is cool stuff
Hi! Thanks for posting these giveaways! I love your reviews, they are always incredibly helpful!
Yep let’s do this!
Hello ?
Gotta film it!
Must see everything!
Go pro!!!
HNY!
Yes
Not to Late!
Wow! Pick me! ?
Hey get me in
I could really use this GoPro for my upcoming adventure to East Australia!
Cool!
Me please
My old GoPro Hero 3 needs an update.
Cool camera!
Thanks Ray!!
My GoPro got stolen, this would make a nice replacement!
Pick me!
want one
Yes please!!
I love GoPro! This is the best day ever and it’s not even 6 yet
This is my comment :)
Thanks
This would be great!
Very nice.
Very nice. Thank you
capture
Need more sleep
Nice :)
GoPro for the win!
Yes please!
Cool! I want one
I’m in!!
Maybe I could finally get smoother shots with this. Or at least better angles.
Thanks Ray!
Count me in
whew. Just in time
Hoping to win this year
go
Hi Ray
I could use another action camera.
Me… pick me…