DC Rainmaker
@dcrainmaker.com
I write about sports tech and endurance sports. I also put together some pretty detailed product reviews along the way...stop by the site to check it out. Once DC, then Paris, Amsterdam, and now Mallorca.
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Strava just launched its new 'Instant Workout' feature, which is designed to serve up both new personalized workouts for you each week, as well as a custom route to go with it. The question is, does it actually work? I dig into it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=74FA...
Strava's New Instant Workout Feature Tested: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
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January 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Strava just launched its new 'Instant Workout' feature, which is designed to serve up both new personalized workouts for you each week, as well as a custom route to go with it. The question is, does it actually work? I dig into it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=74FA...
Time to enable indoor cycling geekery mode! There's a new $3 app (one-time!) that lets you link your smart trainer/power meter to Philips Hue smarthome lights super easily. I dive into how it works, with any app including Zwift. Enjoy! www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/phil...
January 8, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Time to enable indoor cycling geekery mode! There's a new $3 app (one-time!) that lets you link your smart trainer/power meter to Philips Hue smarthome lights super easily. I dive into how it works, with any app including Zwift. Enjoy! www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/phil...
Suunto's just dropped a very solid list of firmware updates for almost all of their recent watches. I dive into all the new features, as well as much-appreciated "performance improvements": www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/suun...
January 7, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Suunto's just dropped a very solid list of firmware updates for almost all of their recent watches. I dive into all the new features, as well as much-appreciated "performance improvements": www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/suun...
Garmin adds nutrition/food logging into Garmin Connect+, including scanning of foods and barcodes, plus macros and plenty more. I dive into how it actually works, and whether it's worth it. Dig in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/garm...
January 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Garmin adds nutrition/food logging into Garmin Connect+, including scanning of foods and barcodes, plus macros and plenty more. I dive into how it actually works, and whether it's worth it. Dig in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/garm...
Tech Tidbits: Apple Fitness+ expanded content, a multi-year Apple Watch study, and the new Amazfit Active Max Hands-On. I take a quick look at these announcements with the key bits you need to know, Dive in! www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/tidb...
January 2, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Tech Tidbits: Apple Fitness+ expanded content, a multi-year Apple Watch study, and the new Amazfit Active Max Hands-On. I take a quick look at these announcements with the key bits you need to know, Dive in! www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/tidb...
Unexpected: The Garmin Edge 850 that just came out this past fall is $108 off today. I suspect this is an Uncle Amazon pricing thing, which means it'll likely only last a few hours. But hey, this unit hasn't been on sale otherwise... amzn.to/3YVRSUY (Amazon Affiliate link).
December 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Unexpected: The Garmin Edge 850 that just came out this past fall is $108 off today. I suspect this is an Uncle Amazon pricing thing, which means it'll likely only last a few hours. But hey, this unit hasn't been on sale otherwise... amzn.to/3YVRSUY (Amazon Affiliate link).
Just as a quick heads-up/reminder, many of the sports best tech deals still exist for another day or two. The Garmin Fenix 8 at $749 ($250 off), for example. And in fact, the Apple Watch Series 11 dropped to $299 over the weekend. Full list: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
Massive Sports Tech Deals List (Constantly Updated!)
Last call for the sports tech deals of the holidays! Most of these are actually still available, and many end on December 31st! As always, I've categorized all the deals by type, and then added vari...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just as a quick heads-up/reminder, many of the sports best tech deals still exist for another day or two. The Garmin Fenix 8 at $749 ($250 off), for example. And in fact, the Apple Watch Series 11 dropped to $299 over the weekend. Full list: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
It's that time of year again! The annual 'Getting the Christmas Tree home by Bike' post, where we (attempt) to get not just the tree home, but all three kids in there as well. Enjoy! www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/chri...
December 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's that time of year again! The annual 'Getting the Christmas Tree home by Bike' post, where we (attempt) to get not just the tree home, but all three kids in there as well. Enjoy! www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/chri...
Big Garmin Public Beta Update Adds 25 New Features to 2025 Watches. From new sports scores widgets, to a new battery burn widget, to added sleep features, and tons more. Dive in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F-_...
December 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Big Garmin Public Beta Update Adds 25 New Features to 2025 Watches. From new sports scores widgets, to a new battery burn widget, to added sleep features, and tons more. Dive in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F-_...
DJI has just dropped a massive update for the Action 6. Sure, it adds 8K support (out of nowhere), but *FAR* more interesting is that it adds upload of footage to Google Drive, OneDrive, or any NAS unit you have (no subscription required!). How it works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7pa...
DJI Action 6 New 8K Update: Comparison Footage & NAS How-To Guide!
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December 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
DJI has just dropped a massive update for the Action 6. Sure, it adds 8K support (out of nowhere), but *FAR* more interesting is that it adds upload of footage to Google Drive, OneDrive, or any NAS unit you have (no subscription required!). How it works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7pa...
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison! Here's everything you need to know about how these two units compare while doing automatic skier following/tracking, including so...many...crashes. Jump in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WASK...
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison!
YouTube video by DC Rainmaker
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December 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison! Here's everything you need to know about how these two units compare while doing automatic skier following/tracking, including so...many...crashes. Jump in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WASK...
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison! Here's everything you need to know about how these two units compare while doing automatic skier following/tracking, including so...many...crashes. Jump in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WASK...
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison!
YouTube video by DC Rainmaker
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December 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison! Here's everything you need to know about how these two units compare while doing automatic skier following/tracking, including so...many...crashes. Jump in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WASK...
Very solid deal just popped up on Garmin Edge 840 for $249 (almost 50% off!). This is probably the best cycling tech deal this holiday season! Might be a mistake, but either way, live now: alnk.to/6bY1WoZ
December 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Very solid deal just popped up on Garmin Edge 840 for $249 (almost 50% off!). This is probably the best cycling tech deal this holiday season! Might be a mistake, but either way, live now: alnk.to/6bY1WoZ
Many of you have asked for thoughts on some products that I've been testing, but haven't finished reviews on. Thus, here's a huge list of products, and an even bigger list of thoughts (good, bad, and ugly). Dive in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/back...
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Many of you have asked for thoughts on some products that I've been testing, but haven't finished reviews on. Thus, here's a huge list of products, and an even bigger list of thoughts (good, bad, and ugly). Dive in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/back...
Many of you have asked for thoughts on some products that I've been testing, but haven't finished reviews on. Thus, here's a huge list of products, and an even bigger list of thoughts (good, bad, and ugly). Dive in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/back...
December 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Many of you have asked for thoughts on some products that I've been testing, but haven't finished reviews on. Thus, here's a huge list of products, and an even bigger list of thoughts (good, bad, and ugly). Dive in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/back...
Garmin adds support for multiple inReach devices on the same account (notable for Fenix 8 Pro users in particular). Plus, some updates around LiveTrack, custom LiveTrack URL's, and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/inre...
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Garmin adds support for multiple inReach devices on the same account (notable for Fenix 8 Pro users in particular). Plus, some updates around LiveTrack, custom LiveTrack URL's, and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/inre...
Just a heads up that a number of the best deals will end tonight. Notably, things like the Wahoo KICKR deals, the Garmin Forerunner 570/970/Venu 4 deals, and more. Full current list below (and a few new/better deals): www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
December 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Just a heads up that a number of the best deals will end tonight. Notably, things like the Wahoo KICKR deals, the Garmin Forerunner 570/970/Venu 4 deals, and more. Full current list below (and a few new/better deals): www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
DJI NEO 2 Active Track Ultimate Follow-Me Test: The Gauntlet! From tight tree environments to high-speed tracking, and plenty more - pushing the limits of what the DJI NEO 2 can actually follow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC6X...
DJI NEO 2 Tracking Ultimate Test! The Gauntlet!
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December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
DJI NEO 2 Active Track Ultimate Follow-Me Test: The Gauntlet! From tight tree environments to high-speed tracking, and plenty more - pushing the limits of what the DJI NEO 2 can actually follow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC6X...
Here's your constantly updated Black Friday deals list with some 150 sports tech deals, including a boatload of new ones today. Watches, bike tech, action cams, drones, and plenty more: www.dcrainmaker.com/deals
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Here's your constantly updated Black Friday deals list with some 150 sports tech deals, including a boatload of new ones today. Watches, bike tech, action cams, drones, and plenty more: www.dcrainmaker.com/deals
One of the best deals of Black Friday, the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 is down to $399/399EUR, in either Zwift Cog/Click or 11sp cassette version. Full details/thoughts: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/hot-...
November 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
One of the best deals of Black Friday, the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 is down to $399/399EUR, in either Zwift Cog/Click or 11sp cassette version. Full details/thoughts: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/hot-...
Here's your massive sports tech Black Friday deals list, with more than 100 deals already, and plenty more being added constantly. Garmin, Apple, GoPro, DJI, Samsung, Wahoo, Polar, Suunto, Whoop, Oura, Insta360, and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Here's your massive sports tech Black Friday deals list, with more than 100 deals already, and plenty more being added constantly. Garmin, Apple, GoPro, DJI, Samsung, Wahoo, Polar, Suunto, Whoop, Oura, Insta360, and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
DJI NEO 2 High-Wind Test over the ocean! Plus, a bit of an ActiveTrack test into the winds while cycling downhill. Oh, and plenty more flying and tracking goodness. Dive in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP8n...
DJI NEO 2 High Wind Test! (+Bonus ActiveTrack Test!)
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November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
DJI NEO 2 High-Wind Test over the ocean! Plus, a bit of an ActiveTrack test into the winds while cycling downhill. Oh, and plenty more flying and tracking goodness. Dive in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP8n...
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro (w/flashlight, ECG, etc...) has dropped even lower, down to $439USD, which is nuts (geni.us/tMqhut). And the AMOLED display variant, the Epix Pro is $455: geni.us/rAidf Functionally speaking, impossible to beat at this price. (Amazon Links)
November 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro (w/flashlight, ECG, etc...) has dropped even lower, down to $439USD, which is nuts (geni.us/tMqhut). And the AMOLED display variant, the Epix Pro is $455: geni.us/rAidf Functionally speaking, impossible to beat at this price. (Amazon Links)
Here's your complete list of the best action cam & drones deals! This includes GoPro, DJI, and Insta360. I cover which deals to get, which ones to skip, and everything you need to know (especially for US folks looking at DJI products): www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/best...
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Here's your complete list of the best action cam & drones deals! This includes GoPro, DJI, and Insta360. I cover which deals to get, which ones to skip, and everything you need to know (especially for US folks looking at DJI products): www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/best...
Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 In-Depth Review is out! After two months of riding, across multiple riders, multiple units, and multiple apps, I dive into what works, and what doesn't, on Wahoo's newest smart trainer: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/waho...
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 In-Depth Review is out! After two months of riding, across multiple riders, multiple units, and multiple apps, I dive into what works, and what doesn't, on Wahoo's newest smart trainer: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/waho...