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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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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?
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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.
This would be great for my trek to Mt. Kilimanjaro in July!
I love the website by the way…thank you!
Hello, I want this watch!
Yes please Ray. I’ve started to train for a triathlon and cant afford a watch so this would be great!
would be awesome:)
Love to give it a try!
I can’t believe I’ve almoust missed it. Count me in!
I want it :)
Great device.
Yes Please
Trying to win this watch !
Love this watch! Great website too!
Count me in! Greetings from The Netherlands!
Yes
Is that the real Caesars palace?……name the movie?
My daughter would love one!
Hope the time zones don’t catch me out.
fantastic
Unbelievable review… as always.
Yes please!!
Brilliant. Now to stay awake for another 3 hours.
Great stuff!
And why not. Assuming I’ve worked out the time zones properly.
Awesome give-away… would really want to go and play with one!
Ooo. Me please.
In my opinion a high end must have watch! A very usefull beauty.
Great!
Please send this to my home in TN
Here I am!
I bought my Ambit early this year and got very disapointed when Suunto told there would be no more updates for Ambit. An Ambit 2 would make me satisfied.
winning!
Yes please!
wow, would like to train with this watch for the Berlin marathon. regards from germany!
Me Please….Please…..Please.
watch color= black
Yes me too !
Yes :)…why not?
Just in time for this one. *fingers crossed*
Someone has to win… Exactly what I need!
pick me, pick me… :-)
This is a comment……..
run ambit run
This is the watch I want on my hand!!
Please one Ambit for me :)
rainmaker rocks!
Nice gear! Fingers crossed! :) Thanks a lot!
Weeeeeeeee 2:51am :)
Great site
Lots of people up very early/very late!
Like to use this in Skandinavia.
good morning with coffee and ambit!
Yes please :)
Less than 2000 comments?
I feel lucky today.
Good luck to everybody!
that was close:-)
I like this watch!
Thank you for reviewing things for me so I don’t have to!
I love this watch
good morning
Hope to be in time!
YEEOOOOWWWWWW, my next adventure awaits!
Thank you please
Love this
I’d love to win! My old Garmin is getting flaky!
one for me
Thanks
make me happy!
Cool contest!
Me please!
Am I in time? I hope so ;)
and the winner is?
Slept the night, but time to participate
Great Stuff!!
Awesome giveaway idea!! Hope to win this watch :)
thanks
just under the wire?
Please…
Wow its early
yeah man….
You provide a lot of very useful information. Thanks for your hard work.
Multi purpose! Cool! I want!
Am i too late?
New Ambit for the Win, please please please :)