Last Day – Today Friday! Deals end today, here’s your massive list of sports tech deals on Amazon Prime Days 2025! This includes the Garmin Epix for just $459, and the Fenix 8 for $100 off. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 Titanium for $645, the GoPro Hero 13 Black for $329, smart trainers, drones, action cams, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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 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.
Wow, looks awesome
Yes please!
That will be mine!!!!!!
That would be fun
Yes! Camera time!
This is cool gadget :-)
Witch time?…
So cool please be mine
Need!
Please God let me win ?
This would be a great addition on a hiking trip!
I’m in
Cool, would be nice!
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Pick me!
I’m in!
Great stuff.
I m in !
I’m in.
This would be great for my upcoming ride.
Love that you do this!
Yes please!!
Me please
I’m in!
I could be so lucky.
Awesome!! Keep it up Ray! :)
Count me in!
I’m in
hmm, how do I rig random.org?
Crossing my fingers!
If I win this, I’m going to restart my skydiving training with it!
Awesome :D
This would be great for capturing my Husky scooter training antics.
This would be an interesting gadget.
Nice!
Thanks for the thrill Ray!
Count me in!
here, here, here *jump* *jump *jump* ;D
Pick me!
Cool product.
Awesome piece of kit – would love it!
Amazing stuff
Way too cool!
This is seriously cool! I would love to get my hands on it!
Boom
I am in!
Good times!
I’ve got my fingers crossed!
I can use this ;-)
Yep, could see me crashing with, I mean using this with the mtb. It always goes wrong when I add the camera to the mix.
Come to my home
I’m in! Woo!
There might be a filmmaker inside of me, so I’m in!
Love your work (and this camera!)
Was looking for something like this :)
I’m in
In for the win
Just pick me! ;)
thanks Ray!!
Nice gatdget!
Sweet.
DC, you such a handsome man. Gimme the prize! Thanks!
A ticket to the lottery please ?
Cool! I’m in
Nice camera!
Let’s try.
Yes please!
Heres hoping I get lucky with this giveaway :)
Nice!
This would be perfection :)
Make it rain!
You must be in marketing, now I really want one! :-)
Great gadget to have
That’s a cool piece of tech. Want it!
I have no idea what this is, but I’ll have it anyway.
In of course.
I need this… asap ;) Thanks for this giveaways.
I love action (and my cat as well…)
Count me in!
I need me some 360 action cam!
Yes!
interesting gadget. first time I see it, will be reading your in depth review now and meanwhile take my shot at winning one by posting this comment :)
What, exzravaganza on my bday!
This would be pretty nifty for asking questions…wait it’s not a magic 8 ball?
Woohoo more toys.
…..because I need to record everything
Please please please pick me… :D
Oh i want
Did I miss it?
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I hope you are not reviewing these manually :)
interesting bit of kit
Yes please!
Go go go go go.
pick me!
cool product
DC is just the best m8!
Yes please!
just reached my work, let’s try !
I am in
Comment. Seriously, I’m just glad my as alarm worked.