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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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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.
Want it
Sometimes I drone on and on and on and on and on and on….
Pew pew fly fly photo
Oh man Oh man Oh man, I soooo want one of these!!!!!
I fear this would be used more for playing with the children than taking epic workout shots…
Hi
Yes please, I can’t wait to make a fool of myself
whoop whoop
Awesome
Drone!!
I’d love this
Me!!
Yes please!
I could take so many cool photos.
me!
fly me to the moon
Ohhh now that’s cool.
That would be sooo nice!
Niiiice!
Thanks Ray!
My first drone!
Just flyin by
Drones are sweet
wow
Loving these giveways
This would be very cool
I have been eyeing one of these for awhile!
the least popular gadget judging by the number of comments so far … more chances of winning for the rest of us then ;)
fly away
I mean, sure why not?
I need it.:))
always wanted a drone!
I’ve always wanted a drone but could never decide to splash out on one.
Nice
Spark me up, Ray.
I don’t have a drone yet! Let’s make this the first one.
Here drone. Come here drone. Good boy.
All the best!
Drone me up baby
Nice!
Thanks Ray
Drooonnnnneees
One more thing I need
That would be amazing
You should do some data mining on this. Compile a list of the most used comments, and the most ridiculous comments…
Boom
sign me up!
Would be cool to have
One day I’ll fly away..
Me pls
Drone on.
would be sweet
I don’t know if I need a drone, but I’ll better know if I won this giveaway.
Nice :)
Yes please !
Cool! I could own one of these!
I’ve always wanted one of these!
Oh yeah!! Very cool.
Drooone
That would be a huge surprise for the family
Please…
Here is my comment, come on random number generator!
Would be nice!!
I’ve been wanting one
Dronetidone
Excellent Xmas Present idea!
Buzzing!!!!
This would be fun to have.
This would be great for my next road trip.
Yes please!
I want the drone to fly like an eagle
Fly me to the stars…
Would like to see the world from above
pleaaase
This is cool.
Pick me!
Drone is in da citYyy
Put me in coach!
Excuse me if I drone on about this extravaganza!
I really really really want one of these…..ok, I’ll stop droning on about it…
Yes please!
Count me in on this one for sure!
DJR via DCR, what could be better?
Cool. Amazing giveaway
Still buzzing with excitement!
Droning on and on and on and on
Sweet little drone.
Fly my pretties!
Yes please
I hope I become a drone fan
I’ve wanted one of these sooo badly!
I‘d really like to get this one
Love it!
I’ve been wanting a drone to crash
I’m in.
Oh my
Sounds like a good start for my drone collection!
This is the only way I’m getting a drone without risking my marriage! Pleeeease ;)
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I would be a hero to my son if I score this thing!