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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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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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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?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
- I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training?
- I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ?
- What kind of camera do you use?
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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.
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Thanks, Ray! Looking forward to it. The winners will be randomly drawn, right?
Yes, randomly using Random.org.
Bring it!
Come on man this will start at 1 am in Brazil… could someone please give me a call to remember me??
01 55 32 8814 4163
Excellent!
Woo hoo ! If I win….
Excelent!
Looking forward to it. Love what you’re doing here!
Exciting!
Awesome
Very nice! Great web site :) Thanks!
Looking forward to it! I just stated reading your blog about a month ago. Love it!!
Looking forward to it!
Tomorrow is my 30th birthday so I should at least get automatic entry for each one…
that first entry is going to make my morning swim slightly more unpleasant. I don’t like 5am swims, let alone after a midnight wakeup!
This is a very useful website! It become somewhat of an authority on reviews of triathlon equipment and has been very useful for me in the purchase of some of my more expensive gear.
I NEED A KICKR!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to it.
You’re the man, Ray. Excited to see what you’ve got this year!
Rob
Super excited…. :)
WOOT! Can’t wait for midnight to roll around. Less than 2 hours to go!
Great!!!!
Yeah I’d like to buy some DCR stock, if possible. Keep us posted when you’re going to do your IPO!
Thanks Ray! Your the Gift that keeps on Giving!
Is this a first to post giveaway or a random number generator give away or the cutest profile picture giveaway? Cool beans regardless. I do like your website/ blog.
Hi ray, what if there are two readers of your website at home? Still one post ?
I’ve just become a clock watcher……tick tock tick tock
Just checking if commenting works for me! =)
Sounds awesome! I can’t wait!
Ray thank you sooooo much!!! Can’t wait
coming close to the first give away now, where do we post the comments to enter?
Very exciting!!
Did I get the time wrong? I don’t see anything yet?
Did I get it?
Great blog during the past year of power meter shopping!
thanks for the web
I am ready!
Where’s the goods? I prefer FedEx.
er… i got out of bed for this … and no giveaway?
First give a way woot woot
first time….
cool stuff
Oops. I did get the time wrong by 3 hours. Even with the world clock in front if me! But now it’s officially Ambit 2 time. Thanks Ray! Back to sleep time.
Count me in!
Chose me
Does entering twice double or half my chances? ;-)
You rock Ray. And for all the work you put into these reviews, it should be the other way around-we should be giving you stuff!
All in!
Thanks Ray!
I bought TRT2 three month ago. Did not thought that I will start swimming and cycling. So already looking for change! Crossing fingers!
I’ve got sunshine in my stomach
Like I just rocked my baby to sleep.
All in!
No idea about the timezones, haven’t had my morning coffee yet, so no idea if i’m in time or not. But i’m in for a nifty watch :)
I really appreciate all that you do for us. Thank you very much!
How very generous of you, thanks!
Me please!
please pick me
What’s up Ray ? Tech problem? It’s Wednesday and I see no giveaway? Anway thanks! Ea
Would I be lucky ?
Just in time for this one. *fingers crossed*
Point to me
Okay fair enough. 50/50 chance. Either I win or don win. :)
Hopefully this is in time!
Good luck!
How about now
thank you for such good reads and indepth info.
Well, I am here. So where’s the surprise…
Hi All-
Remember that posting comments here doesn’t qualify. Instead, visit the home page (https://www.dcrainmaker.com) or the listing of posts link to dcrainmaker.com) to add a comment for the most recent giveaway.
Enjoy!
Yes please!
Ooh, great!!
done
Sorry my mistake. I didn’t see the note: “Note, only one entry per person.”
Christmas in June? Hooray!
Awesome:)
Count me in for the win – thanks for the opportunity!
Well Ray, today is my 51st birthday and I using today as my good luck charm to try and pick up some of the SWAG you have generously decided to give away throughout today! Dave
Give me a chance!
Thanks!
Yes please. Nice!
I’m in!
Fingers crossed!!
Road biking…my new love, even though Mountain Biking “Rocks”
Great!
When are the winners announced?
Ray
It’s the best Giveaway Extravaganza ever :-)
greetings from Weert Holland
Hey!
dont let your meatloaf!!!!!
Thanks DC Rainmaker!
Hey! What’s up?
Me too :-)
I can’t wait for midnight to get here! I have already set-up my first alarm to wake me up at midnight.