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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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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.
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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 2024 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.
Quarqs are sweeeeet! Woot! Quack! Woot! Honk! Aaaaaaaaaah too many energy gels
Count me in for this one too!
Please, please, please… I deserve it so much!
I want it!
I’ll take it!
i luv it
DCR 4 prezident.
Quack!
Me?
I am in. Thanks!
Me, please!
get in there …
Quack!
Count me in :)
I probably won’t win the power tap pedals so I’ll need this. Thanks!
Snazzy
Power please!
LETS TO IT
Awesome! Uuuunlimited POOOOWER!!!
i have to type something funny?
Look if it quarks like a duck and warks like a duck, its a duck.
Yes, i would like this!
POWER!! Muhahahahah!
Three Quarks for Muster Mark but one Quarq will do for me.
Pick me!
Yes, please!
Best
Hola!
That would fit very, very well on my tri bike! : )
I have no power, but I still want to measure it.
awesome!
I need this!!! Pretty Please!!!
Quack Quack
Yes
Good luck…
Just got a new Trek bike. This would be a welcome addition.
Thank you.
Absolutely fantastic! Looking forward to riding with it :)
Forza Roma!
Quack
Thanks for doing this Ray; so awesome of you!
I’m in
I’m on the list!
Count me in!
Sweet yeah
Cool…I want one.
hula hula hula hula hula
i like
Pick Me!
Thanks for all of the great content!
yes
While I might not be able to generate too many watts, I sure hope I can pass that 4-year old!
More power! Nice.
Power! More Power!
no duck noises coming from me, i promise!
Destroyed after running intervals…
i hope i hope i hope i hope
Quark like the bar.
Count me in!
Great
most awesome of the day so far!
Another go around
Yes please!
mwoar power!
No pain, no gain!
Please pretty please
I need this one
Gimme gimme gimme
I would love this, thanks
The odds are against me but please, can I have this one?
Go
Will see what kind of watts i can produce…
Nice :)
Spin,spin,spin
Love data!
Great!
nice
Could definitely use one of these!
Me please
Power me up!
Awesome! Want!
It’s now or never!
Woo hoo!
7 out of 9 entered
Pedal Power!
Wow! Thanks!
Been reading the PM reviews here for about a year now trying to figure out what is “right” for me (Mountain and Road Biker).. these seem “right”, based on the possibility of winning them!
Super
I need this!
Cross bike needs new cranks with power.
yes, please.
Give me power.
Hi!
How generous of you.
Give it to me, need to make my husband happy ?
I need the power!!!
Cool! ?
Me please boss
I’ll take it! No need to wrap it up :-)
Exactly what I’m after!
all aboard