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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.
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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.
Great watch.
Great start Ray!
Thanks Ray
Count me in.
I want one. Is it good?
Oh man this would be such a great device.
I’d love a Suunto!
Yes please.
I want it.
oooh, it’s THAT time again!
Yes please
Always enjoy reading Your reviews
Nice, a new watch :)!
excited
Great comp
Time for commute ride
Worth the early morning alarm
Seems like a nice watch!
Me!
Yay suunto!
Nice. Please and thank you!
Would love this!
Yes please
Hip!
Me please!
Time for a new watch!
Beam me up
Another watch!
Nice!
Yes please.
If I win it will save me buying one!
Love you Ray
Great prizes
Superb
That would be awesome!
Nice!
Sunto Top!
Nice looking watch ?
Christmas came early again!
Ooh, i am just Looking for a gps watch…
Wonder how it compares to my 935…
Nice watch! Would be great to have it:)
I need it…
Could be cool one to compare to older models
1st 0,05% probability test
Nice Watch!! Thanks Ray!
Ik doe mee!
I love the DCR giveaway, maybe this year I will get lucky!?
Suunto 9 sounds good
I’d love to check out a Suunto 9 Multisport GPS Device
Like
Great giveaway!
Nice watch, Ray!
time to upgrade
This is not spam, nor is it ham.
I’d love to win this
Nice
Test
Looks good!
I would love to upgrade my old Suunto watch for this . Thanks
Cool! Thx Ray
Oooh.. Good fun.. Butterflies
Yes please
Hello Ray and thanks for this great giveaway competition!
Hope for that!
Yeah baby yeah…
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This will be a nice upgrade from a Fenix3!!!
Wow!
Entry
Yes, Please.
Nice watch!
Me please :)
Great giveaway.
Need this for my new adventure
Thx DC
Oh yeah!!!
Would be nice
Not a bad start!
Pick me!!!!
Hope to win
Pick me! I’m a Garmin fan but this is still an awesome watch!
Thanks ray for your giveaway!
I will use them :)
Would really need this to get the motivation back to start running and biking again!
Yea, I think I can find room for a watch..
Thank you.
Just scratched the screen of my watch so this would be great!
Yes yes. Would love.
It’s going to be a long day!
Thank you.
Looks excellent, I can use a new watch
Yes please!
Thanks Ray
I’d love this. My fénix 2 is almost dead.
I would like this watch very much! Thanks!
Ray thanks once more for your in-depth reviews!
Fingers crossed!
Great!
I love it!
My next running watch?