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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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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 love this
awesome!
Thanks Ray!
This is awesome!
Just a KICKR Core would suffice, but if it comes with a Climb…
Yeah I need to climb
Amazing! Perfect for the coming wintery months.
Pick me!
This would be amazing
I’d be happy with your used goodies! Well broken in!
yes please!
Motivation for the descents ;)
Absolutely great!
Please!
Yes! My dream trainer!
that would be handy
Two for the price of one?
Awesome
Yes, please.
yes please
Omg!
Nice!
Could use it for a review!!!
Thanks for all the giveaways!
Too good an offer not to enter. Love your work btw (I know, this doesn’t increase my chance of winning!)
i like it
!!!! WINNER !!!
Yes please
Awesome!
ola
I can’t wait to use this on my Mountain Bike!
Wahoo kickr!
Ja, diese Set würde ich sehr gerne gewinnen ?
Cookie core?
Wahoo FTW!!
Wahoo!!!
Wow!
Sign me up, boss!
That would be fun and make me happy
Hey! Count me in!
Party hard
Pick me please!
This would take Zwifting to a whole new level this winter.
Oh man, that would be awesome!
Like winning the lottery
why not
Great stuff!
Nice set for winter season!
Another smart trainer
That would make my husband less noisy!
for winter with love?
Sure, why not?
Please!
No way!!! Nobody is that lucky :D
Whohoooo!
oh yeas
Yep
Really must have equipment to keep cyclist mind&body in shape through winters near artic circle
I need this!!!!!!!!!
Wahooligan ecstacyyyyyyyyy! Me want, me want! Perfect for My La Marmotte training!
Me, Me, Me!! Thanks DC Rainmaker
How do I comment?
Nice job, Ray.
I don’t NEED a Climb, but I WANT a Climb!!
Boom! This is serious mike drop
I so want this…. Thanks!
Oh, yes please!
Would be great to have
Perfect for the winter! :D
Would love one!
Yes please… This is just perfect for winter, it cannot come soon enough!
Go go go!
Wow!
That’s a cool prize!
me!
Ohhh, nice.
Cool
Awesome!
Wow, this would be great!!
Whop whop!!
Did not expect to see a Core and Climb combo!
Ready for winter!
Yes! Need an upgrade :)
The ultimate set to be hurt.
This is my dream trainer!
Insane giveaways today.
Thank you, Ray!
I would be ‘inclined’ to take it!
I need this.
Now that’s a trainer
Pleeease! My full IM bike split has gotten slower by an hour over the past year. Really need to do some indoor training!
This is a great giveaway.
Whoever wins this better ride the &#!£ out of it while I’m hammering my dumb trainer!
That woulb be cool if I won this one
Would love to win
Awesome!
I need this to get through Chicago winter’s!
Oh yes. Having the climb would make the Alp on Zwift soo much more realistic (and painful) !
so-many-awesome-goodies!
Love it!
please please DCRainmaker !