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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?
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- 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.
Two for One works for me!
Last post for tonight. Such a shame, but one has got to sleep.
This would be an awesome gift for my mom to get her to be more active!
Going to be sleepless night, with the 2hourly alarm. Yikes
Polar A370!
Need a new watch.
Polar for wife and son? Good idea!
Thanks for doing this Ray!
Perfect gift for the wife!
Nice pair!
watch for my daughter and bike computer for me… maybe
Done
Nice!
FTW!!!
OMG OMG
polar express
Winter is coming.
More Data!
Hi there! It’s got to be mine, please!!
2 is better than 1.
Nice gift
Muy first polar?
Allez moi cette fois ci !
I’m having trouble telling if my heart is beating, so I need this badly.
The home stretch of greatness is almost here ?
Nice, those are for me ;)
Pick me!
Looks like a great watch!
Midnight extravaganza starts in my region now :-)
Nice one!
Me me me :)
Let’s try Polar instead of Garmin
Thanks
Yup, Polar for me. :)
Thanks
Nice computer
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
It’s very late now….
Surprised how many giveaways there are :)
Yes yes please
Bed time now
Fine. I’ll keep them
I’ll put my hand up for that
Me please
I already have an older Polar and love it, so a new one would be spectacular. And I do have cyclist friends!
Moar polar!
Yes!
Great giveaway, Ray. Thanks!
Looks good
Although the neo is mine I am not leaving this uncommented
Be my babyy
Midnight in Croatia…setting alarm for 4am :-)
Some sleep is needed now.
I’d like a pair of those
Nice one! Good luck everyone
Kept refreshing the page… took a while for the new giveaway to come up… I know I have two hours but, I was getting worried!
Sounds great!
Just what I needed !
Would be really nice :)
Polar? ok, I can try one. Let me win!
Count me in!
You’re killing me, smalls! So much cool STUFF!
Nice!
Love Ray’s reviews.
How much wood can a wood chuck actually chuck…?
Sounds good
Yes please! So cool.
win, win, win
Double the fun!
Hmmm, I’m in, I hope I win something :)
Sweet!
I’d love to share the goodies!
Such cool stuff!
optical :)
I need these! For my friends of course..
This would make be a better person
I’m in!
Yes, please!
Woot!!! Another entry for the extravaganza.
What a “polar”ising product! (sorry)
This is pretty cool…pin intended!
Yeah
Something to replace my dying fitbit? Sure.
Yes, this is nice!
Neat!
Could be useful for my winter workouts!
Hope they will be mine :)
This and a buddy too? Awesome sauce!
Yes Please
let’s track some steps :-)
nice two
polar !
I’m in!!
Coooool
Two is better than one..
I’m in!
Hopefully my toddler wakes me up tonight for the last 2 giveaways
Yes please
Yesh! Please thank you very much!
New polars