Heads up – Massive Sports Tech Holiday Deals List is Live!!! The Garmin Fenix 8 is $250 off (even the Fenix 8 Pro is $100 off!), the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is on sale, the Garmin inReach Mini 2 is $249, the GoPro Hero 13 Black, DJI NEO, and a ton of other brands/deals, including Wahoo, Oura, Whoop, Polar, Samsung, Google, and more than 100 sports tech deals 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.

You'll support the site, and get ad-free DCR! Plus, you'll be more awesome. Click above for all the details. Oh, and you can sign-up for the newsletter here!
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.
While I don't partner with many companies, there's a few that I love, and support the site. Full details!

Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products!

Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!

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.
-
Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!

Get all your awesome DC Rainmaker gear here!
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?
-
5 Easy Steps To The Site
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.













It would look great on my bike.
I’m in
win and ride…
Winner winner chicken dinner
I’d love to win!
I nees it to improve my race training….
Gonna be a fun day. Wish I hadn’t slept in.
Very nice
I would like to have one!!
Yes, please!
Well… I hope !
i found the E
Yes Please
Winner winner
Thanks
Simply the best!
Need one of these too
Yahoo for a giveaway!
Wahooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Me Me Me
fingers crossed
Want that!
Yes please
Would love to win a new bike computer!
This would go great with my bike. Love the site!
Wahoo! With this I’d be in my element!
This would go great on my bike
Why not?
DUDE, I so much need this!
yes please!
I like
Would love to get my hands on this.
Oh, nice!
Nice stuff
Ben loves gingercrumbs
Yes sir! Thank you
there is a place on my bars. Ready to install it
Time for me to get a proper bike computer.
has my name
Thanks!! I need this!!!
win win win – hopefully!
Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah!!
take meeeeeee
Woo! =D
Wahoo for me?
Better than garmin?
Would make me bike for ever
In it to win it.
Just finished a bike ride. A new bike computer would be great!
I take it
Yes please
Mooi!
To go with newly won power meter….!
i would love to win this. thank you so much for giving this opportunity
Such a nice bike computer… My bar would like to feel its weight.
I also need this
Yeehaa!
Nice one Ray.
Thanks for the opportunity
Just what I need!
Yes please
Yes please :)
Let it rain!
That would be nice. Great informative site.
Looking good!
ride on
Yes, please!
Lets try again! Thank you DC
give it to me!
Please?
Wahoooooooo
Thank you very much!
I like it :)
In for Wahoo!
Oh the joy!
This would look awesome on my (yet to buy) new bike!
That’s would be perfect on me second bike
Gimme dat bike comp.
Wahooo!
I cld dfntly use one!
Whee!!!
Nice
I am the perfect recipient for this :-)
Let`s come on, i can win this
DC Rainmakr, the Elemnt is on my buy list because of the moxy muscle oxygenation feature. Would be really nice to win it.
me!
Grade me up DC!
Wahoo!
Woo hoo wahoo
I’m in!
Yes please!
Fingers crossed
It would be better than the power Mac I have strapped to my handlebars right now!
Yes please
I want one
yes please ;)
I am in
Wahoo Elemnt I think brok my kyboard, I am missing a particular lttr now
In!
Me me me!!!