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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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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 contest!
I would love to have the 310xt for my next tri season!!!
I would love to win this, thanks for the opportunity
Count me in for three hits!!! I’ve been eyeing this device since the first time you reviewed it and running my first tri this Saturday, I’ll pay the extra $ for shipping!!!
// this comment
// twitter: @eejay
// blog post: link to dcrainmaker.com
I would love the opportunity to try one of these out.
Dave (the turtle) Wilkes
Awesome Review and even more awesome give away – sigh me up!
Two entries for me this and a retweet!
In for one…
One entry for me! Thx!
I’d love a Garmin!!!!
DC. Here’s a single entry for me. Thanks for the best in product reviews, especially your work on the Garmin 310XT. I am planning on making this my only source of data on power, HR etc. JZ.
Thanks Ray. Count me in for 2 entries.
Two entries: this comment and facebook.
Rainmaker! 3 entries for me, comment+twitter+blog. Many many thanks!
Tweet, tweet….
Three please!
1. This comment
2. link to twitter.com
3. link to thebikegeek.blogspot.com
Love your reviews.
One entry please :)
One entry for me, I found this blog by a friend
One for me please
Comment and RT
I guess that is 2 for me, FB Twitter and post.
I am married to a polish woman that doesn’t allow me to buy this watch. Winning it can help. Thanks
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I am married to a polish woman that doesn’t allow me to buy this watch. Winning it can help. Thanks
Only 1, that’s about all I can do from my work computer. Thanks!!
three entries for me!
This comment,
I retweeted, and I posted a link to my blogs sidebar.
Two entries for me, comment and a retweet.
I hope I win, I definitely need this!
3 entries.
Comment, Blog, Facebook.
Thank you !
Two for me – this and a retweet (@flatpacked)
Two entries for me, comment here and shared on Facebook. Good luck to everyone!
Many thanks for all your blog posts, really enjoy reading them.
I tweeted, I blogged, adn I am leaving a comment!
This may be the best bog giveaway I have ever seen.
Count me in for 2. Comment and retweet! I love the blog!
Two entries please. Twitter and comment.
Two entries please. Twitter and comment.
Facebooked, blogged and comment.
thanks for all the great reviews.
dalabgator
I’m commenting about hose much I would love that! I retweeted as Craftyvivi and here’s the link to my blog post
(link to mamitascreations.net)
Count me in. Shared on Facebook as well.
WOw, great info, and a great givaway. Sign me up for the XT! Thanks
I just followed your blog!
Posted on my blog. link to runningmanwannabe.blogspot.com
Tweeted from @AndrewOpala
No catches random draw contest for a Garmin @dcrainmakerblog link to dcrainmaker.com
Also sent it on facebook from link to facebook.com
No catches random draw contest for a Garmin link to twitter.com link to dcrainmaker.com
Great contest, I will like to enter
Also on facebook
1 entry for me, this comment. I refuse to join Web 2.0 or whatever version of the internets we are on now ;)
2 entries for me! Here and a retweet @etchagretchen.
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trimoreharder.tumblr.com
1 entry for me.
First time to the blog! Loving it so far!
2 please! Comment and blog post
What a giveaway! 1 entry for me!
Would be great I won my 305 is dying
One Entry, gl all
Put me down for 3 entries.
Comment, FB, and link on my blog at
http://www.imafitnessjunky.blogspot.com
Thanks for the hook-up!
one entry for me, thanks. Keep up the good work!
Thanks again for doing these give-aways! 3 entries for me (tobeistotri.blogspot.com), Twitter, and comment!
2 entries, here and FB.
2 entries… one for comment and one for facebook.
Pick me! I need a fall pick-me-up!
This item is one of dreams!
3 entries please: twitter RT, FB, and comment :).
purlingspriteATgmailDOTcom
Would love to win this Garmin!
Three entries for me please!
count me in for three
Count me in!
Tweeted @virtual4now
Shared on Facebook
Not sure how your tracking this but added you on facebook. Thanks!
Me want! Thanks! :)
Sorry forgot to mention. Followed you on Twitter, Retweeted contest, Shared on Facebook. No blog or website though. :(
Entry one, witha facebook entry to follow!
2 with a re-tweet
Ok, I think I’m getting here in time. Put me down for 3, I’m tweeting and linking now! yogatri.com
I would love to win this! Please count me for two entries (comment and facebook link).
Thank you.
Sign me up for 3 again!
Sign me up for 3!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a Garmin. Wish me luck
I just squeaked my 3 entries in just in time! You’ve been blog linked, followed on twitter (RunnuRMark), and retweeted! Crossing my fingers…I need one of these next year as I start my tris!
count me in for one!
I just ran a 33.45 min at a 5K – I need the Garmin:)