About Me
www.dcrainmaker.com/about-meAt some point I ended up posting to the blog an older e-mail I had written for some co-workers giving my impressions of a running watch (the trusty Garmin FR305 – little red!).
Zwift Increases Zwift Hub Price to $599
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/09/zwift-increases-zwift-hub-price.htmlPowerTap Significantly Drops Prices, Plus Detailed Power Meter Pricing Trends (2018 Edition)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/powertap-significantly-detailed.htmlMy photo shoot day at Men’s Health Magazine
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/my-photo-shoot-day-at-mens-health.htmlFitbit Charge 5 vs Garmin Vivosmart 5: A Ridiculously Detailed Comparison
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/05/vivosmart-ridiculously-comparison.htmlWith that, thanks for watching!…
CycleOps PowerBeam Pro Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/cycleops-powerbeam-trainer-pro-in-depth.htmlA look at CompuTrainer ANT+ integration via ctANT+
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/look-at-computrainer-ant-integration.htmlOnce I realized the trick was to change the two ports it wanted to use initially to something that the CT wasn’t already using (I ultimately selected 15/16) then life was perfect! Now’s a good time to mention that this application leverages the usual ANT+ stick that comes with almost all of the more advanced Garmin Forerunner watches (FR310XT/FR610/FR405/FR410).
2012 Tour de France–Prologue/Day 1
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/2012-tour-de-franceprologueday-1.htmlAfter I was done touring the busses, we watched the “Caravan”, which is effectively a high speed parade.
The Sports and Fitness History exhibit at the Patent and Trademark Museum
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/sports-and-fitness-history-exhibit-at.html5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/random-things-did-this-weekend-16.html2012 Tour de France–Stage 1/Day 2
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/2012-tour-de-francestage-1day-2.htmlI’ve long since followed Bill and his blog – for nearly 5 years now, so I was both excited to finally meet him in person, and also jazzed at the opportunity to spend the day with someone who’s watched Tour’s before, and knew how to navigate them.
Week in Review–Nov 4th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/week-in-reviewnov-4th-2012.htmlCool to be featured! Mentioned on Ben Greenfield Fitness Weekly Podcast: While talking about GPS watches, Ben gives his advice on folks seeking advice (hint, it might involve me).
The 2012 SRAM RED Quarq (and bike!) arrives into the DC Rainmaker test lab
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/2012-sram-red-quarq-and-bike-arrives.htmlThe Pioneer Power Meter System In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/05/pioneer-system-review.htmlStrava in Augmented Reality: Here’s how it works
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/integrated-workouts-augmented.htmlHelp me creatively spend $800 on a new bike!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/help-me-creatively-spend-800-on-new.htmlExperimenting with using the Garmin GTU 10 tracker during Ironman Boise 70.3
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/06/experimenting-with-using-garmin-gtu-10.htmlIn fact, our coach was watching as I slowly caught up to The Girl and when we passed each other…
2012 Tour de France–A look at the Caravan/Parade
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/2012-tour-de-francea-look-at.htmlFor as long as I can remember, the King of the Mountain jersey has been my absolute favorite! Coupled wit many long hours on the trainer watching live coverage of the Tour and listening to Bob Roll, I have always been jealous of the fans along the course wearing the polka-dotted hats.
CycleOps Virtual Training In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/cycleops-virtual-training-in-depth-review.htmlNow, that may sound strange coming from me (someone who loves HD programming and spends a lot of time on high-quality photography), but ultimately, when I’m working hard on a trainer, I’m not realistically appreciating the super-high quality imagery as much as I would sitting there watching the Discovery Channel HD on my couch later at night.
My 2013 Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/10/2013-trainer-recommendations.htmlFinally, for those looking for general sports technology recommendations (watches/etc…), I’ll be publishing those just ahead of the holidays – roughly the week of November 11th.
