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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.
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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.
I’m in
Would love to use this training for IMLP for 2016! IMUSA IMUSA
In
Sounds fun!
Ride ride ride!
In I am!
Im in. My old tacx imagic caught on firefumes so need à new tacx
Giveaway – I’m in
I’m In
you da man
DCR Ray Maker for President :-)!!!
Would be cool!
Make me smarter, please.
This is really cool! Even if I don’t get a thing, I appreciate that you are doing it.
SIGN ME UP
Just want these ! Please
Thanx!
Cool!
YIPPEE!!
Nice!
Done my part :)
Tack tacx!
This would be great to kick start my bike training!
YAASSS!
Nice!
D’yall know what W.C. Fields would make from this Tacx thingy?
Awesome !!
Believeeeeeee!
please
Love Giveaways.
I’m ready – as I’m sure a few of my friends are :-)
Would love one
Oh oui!
Ray…thanks for doing this.
Looks cool!
With luck, I’ll win more than one of these contests:)
Oh, dear!
Hopefully!
It’s mine!
I’m in.
I luv Tacx
Woot
Still trying here
Great product!
Yes, please. Thanks!
If I win this I could get some friends!
Winter fun!
Knock knock
Love it!
Thanks, Ray!
Yes, please.
para mi!
Yes please!
Yes please!
Woohoo!
Woot this would be awesome.
Yes please!
count me… great upgrade of what I have now
Thanks.
Great Ray! You rocks…
Kilroy was here
Nice, I’d really appreciate this one.
Thanks ray!
These Look Great I love the Blue.
Thx for the giveaway Ray!!!!
I want one!!
Yes please!
Thanks Ray, great work
Yes please!
Woah, so cool! …I would be overwhelmed with all these submissions if I was you..
Longtime fan says “yes please!”
Pick me, please!
Cool
Yo lo quiero por favor
You the man, Ray!
It’s my day today!
Yes yes yes, I need this!
Yes Please
Who doesn’t love some indoor training now and then.
All aboard the Tacx train(er)
A guy can dream right?
Woot!
the other one for my imaginary friend
train, train, trainer
I’m in like a king
Super.
Ikke ikke ikke!
I like it
Here!
Yes please Ray! Would love this for my winter tri training (my wife won’t let me buy one!).
Lucky me!
Thanks!
Nice to have
wintertraining!
Wow – the website that keeps on giving !
:)
Yay
Cool
What a great giveway!
wow i want that
I will love one of these!
Would love to win!
i want one of theese! :) hello winter!!!