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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.
Looks like a fun gadget.
Yeah free stuff!
I like carpet. And GPS watches.
I want this! UStriathlete
Once again…
Me me me … I’d love a new one
Thanks for the opportunity
…please :)
yes please.
bring it on….
late to the party . . .
Nice
Sign me up.
Thanks
Thanx DCR, youre the best
Can’t wait to get my hands on that watch! :P
In
Yes please!
I love you Ray!
Thanks Ray
Yes please!
Very nice, I’m in please.
let’s do this!
Yes please!
Greetings from Estonia.
I’m in!
woohoo!
Did I win? :-)
SWAG…Stuff We All Get
I would like this!
Nice cupcake!!
I LOVE FREE STUFF. Thanks Ray!
i’m in too
yay for round 3!
Yay, free stuff. Awesome!
I want one! :-)
Its mine, mine, mine :) yehaaaa
One please…I won’t ask Santa for anything else
Please pick me! :)
Another nice prize….
Feeling Lucky
Nice watch
Awesome!
I Won!
it takes forever to scroll to the bottom to comment on my pphone!
Hopefull ;)
Hmm. Your reviews are normally so in depth, yet there was no mention of the TRT’s integrated cupcake storage options.
Does the cupcake come with it?
Great site Ray. Keep up the good work.
Woot!
Sign me up!
My thumbs got a workout scrolling all the way down to the bottom of the comments sections. Let’s hope it pays off!
Sweet
Round 3
Thanks for the chance to win.
bring it on !
Good Morning Cupcake! Almost slept through this one:-)
I will like to have one. I never used Timex!
Let’s roll!
Thanks
round 3 … I missed the others whilst driving through turkey …
Cool prize, thanks.
Watch me win this one…pun intended
Very nice. If I win, I will eat a chocolate cupcake. A “clean” one of course. :)
I missed last one ’cause I was too busy sleeping, Count me in.
I really really hope the cupcake is also part of the prize.
Third time lucky, thank you for the watch :)
Do you ship to Belgium or is a return ticket Paris included ;-)
Hi from California!
Round 3, would love this watch
Count me in
Yes please
Woohoo!!
almost forgot abt this!!
KABLAAA
Perfect gift for the husband :)
With this, I can upgrade from my 1.0!
I need one…thx
I am in!
Count me in
Round 3
great item to win for training
Thank you!
for my hubby, because i neglected him the last few days
I like the nutrition and drink alerts
Sweet!
YES Please
Great – my old-school Garmin 305 is on the blink!
Keep up the good work! Love your reviews!
will auch haben
jap, big watch
Fingers crossed
I have been using the Nike GPS watch, but would love to try the Timex!!
Round 3, I am new to the sport so this would be great
I run for cupcakes!
Love it and would be great to win
cake. no. Just have some dust
Yes Please :)
it takes a licking, and keeps on ticking!
check