Podcast appearances and mentions of ray maker

It's a big week in the cycling tech world with Strava dropping a bomb on many connected apps. To learn more about what this upcoming change could mean for you, Ray Maker, aka DCRainMaker, joins the pod.Following that chat, you'll hear from Suvi, Ronan, Dave, and Brad on various topics, ranging from Rouleur Live, a bunch of new bikes, and answering a couple of member questions. Plus, Dave shares something on his mind that then follows a different path.As usual, we encourage you to visit escapecollective.com to see and learn more about the products and themes discussed.Enjoy!Time stamps:1:00 - DCRainMaker joins to explain Strava's unexpected API changes21:30 - Rouleur Live highlights25:30 - Reap Type 300 gravel bike and rapid prototyping32:40 - On our mind: products shouldn't be annoying to use and an unexpected tangent into disc brake caliper piston service and Dave's tool testing43:30 - Bunch of new bikes, starting with the Mondraker Arid Carbon gravel bike46:30 - Argonaut's Supernaut48:00 - Colnago has a new steel bike, the Steelnovo52:25 - Pinarello's entry-level F1 road bike56:00 - DT Swiss partners on a dynamo hub and complete wheels59:50 - Ask a Wrench: Brake feel and air in Shimano brakes1:09:00 - Ask a Expert: Why compliance matters beyond the tyres

In our recent podcast, we had an in-depth conversation with Ray from DC Rainmaker. Ray shared the journey of launching the most well-known blog and Youtube channel and his views on the wearable market.As he began using various wearable devices, his experience with an old Polar watch led him to the more recognizable Garmin Forerunner 305. This progression from user to reviewer was natural, and he detailed his first steps into blogging with a review of Garmin in 2007.Ray also offered a candid look at the competitive landscape of wearables. He spoke about ambitious but short-lived brands and why they struggled against the likes of Garmin. Much of this was attributed to the steep challenges new brands face when trying to innovate and meet the benchmark set by established brands.Our discussion also ventured into the software realm. Ray pointed out that while Garmin's hardware is impeccable, its software has historically lagged. He attributes this in part to Garmin's hiring practices and their decision related to acquiring and integrating MotionBased, which inadvertently gave Strava an edge in the platform world.The Blog, The Youtube channel, Ray's Twitter, --TERRA, More Podcasts,Twitter,LinkedIn

This week on the PiXL drone show we talked with Ray Maker from DC Rainmaker. Join us while we discuss technology, reviews, aircraft, and other sports tech! Check out Ray's Blog: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/

In Episode 128, we pepper Ray Maker with questions about wearable technologies and other products related to fitness and exercise. We start with a discussion around the efficacy of wrist worn heart rate monitoring and quickly dive into many different areas related to running, cycling, swimming and resistance training. Ray's broad knowledge of various devices, brands and applications definitely surprised us and brought to our attention issues that we never considered. This podcast episode is definitely a must for anyone interested in investing in wearable technology with the goal of accurately monitoring their training.Ray Maker is the author of the popular tech blog known as DCRainmaker.com providing comprehensive reviews of all technology products related to sport, exercise, fitness, training and recreation. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Ray began his quest to train for triathlons as a hobby when not traveling the world as a computer technology consultant. His hobby gradually became integrated with his profession as he began documenting his triathlon training process online, and reviewing various gadgets and technologies related to his journey. Today he is known as one of the top authorities on training related consumer technologies with articles and videos outlining his detailed reviews of thousands of products.You can find out more information on Ray Maker via the following links:Website: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcrainmaker/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/DcrainmakerTwitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblogThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

Donderdagavond 10 december opgenomen om 20:30 uur: Een nieuwe aflevering van Het is Koers! TV oftewel #HIKTV! Uw hosts Bastiaan Gaillard en Maarten Visser gaan in gesprek met Ray Maker van DCrainmaker.com (In het Engels) Ray is een Tech-specialist en test en reviewt allerlei soorten producten m.b.t. fietsen, hardlopen en triatlon. Wij vroegen Ray om zijn top 5 van dit jaar, 1 flop/aanmoediging van 2020 en 2 voorspellingen voor 2021. Volgend jaar komt hij terug!  Veel kijkplezier en vergeet niet abonneren! Website Ray Maker - DC Rainmaker: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/ Komoot: https://www.komoot.nl/user/hetiskoers The Iceman: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Wahoo Rival: Wahoo Rival: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/wahoo-rival-multisport-gps-watch-review.html Techtalk links - Top 5 Bike Trainers Guide: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/smart-cycle-trainer-recommendations-guide-winter.html Garmin Varia RTL515: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/garmin-rtl515-rvr315-cycling-radar-review.html Hammerhead Karoo2: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/hammerhead-karoo-2-in-depth-review.html Gopro Hero 9: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/gopro-hero-9-black-every-new-feature-detailed-tested-video.html Trainer App Guide: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/complete-list-of-trainer-apps-running-special-events-promos-right-now-plus-trainers-20-off.html Flop/Encouragement tech: IQ2: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/iq2-power-meter-pedals-first-rides-testing-data-accuracy.html Predictions:  Bike Computer Guide: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/sports-technology-buyers-recommendations-guide-2020-2021.html/ Zwift Bike? Showdown Indoor Bikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItJsX0vuBps Hartelijk dank aan The Yearlings voor de fijne muziek  Grote dank ook naar Willem Dudok, onze favoriete voice-over, die zijn stem heeft uitgeleend voor onze intro en outro.  Heb je een vraag, feedback of wil je iets aan ons kwijt? Stuur ons een e-mail op tv@hetiskoers.nl en wie weet komt je e-mail terug in de uitzending. Groetjes Maarten & Bastiaan

As the world waits - and much of Europe closes its doors - Simon, Shane and Nathan try to be upbeat in trying times and consider the Two Big Hits in Zwift right now. Pace Partners, or pacer bots, are a big success with Zwifters and senior games guy Wes Salmon, from HQ, talks to Simon about scope for development and some ideas being tossed around to make Coco, Dan and their pals even more bestie friends for Zwifters. The podcasters chuck in a few of their thoughts. Ray Maker, or DC Rainmaker, is one of the most respected voices in sports tech and Simon pulls out two big talking points around indoor cycling from Ray’s annual keynote address to the industry. The Zwftcasters have their say too. And whilst the success of the WTRL racing series may have been predictable, it’s made it no less overwhelming for the organisers. Simon talks to part of the leadership team, Martin Carew, about the headaches as well as the benefits of the TTT event that’s taking Zwift racing by storm. There’s just time for a bit of Zwift-related banter and as ever, the Zwiftcasters take up the challenge. We hope you enjoy listening!

I was honored to have Ray Maker of DCRainmaker join me on my Live Stream! This audio was taken from a YouTube live session so I apologize for the quality in some areas. Visit rays blog at www.dcrainmaker.com to learn more about him! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chasethesummit/support

Simon, Shane and special guest co-host Ray Maker, also known as D C Rainmaker, are together in person in Amsterdam to discuss all the latest Zwiftiness. The three podcasters are gathered for Ray’s annual Winter Open House event where sports tech geeks get together over a few beers to discuss what’s hot and have fun. Simon spends some time amongst this well-informed and enthusiastic crowd asking two questions: What’s Zwift doing well and where could it improve? Elsewhere in this episode there’s a nice long chat with The Girl, Ray’s life partner and now business partner, on how the family and the blog is settling into life in Amsterdam. Simon, Shane and Ray discuss the implications of Ray’s scoop story about Zwift starting its own hardware division and Ray gets to join the Zwiftcast’s Guessing Club on Peak Zwift. The trio discuss just how much work remains to be done for eSports on Zwift to be successful and, after an interview with Peter Lago from Elite on whether the Italian company is a bit behind the pack in the Smart Bike race, the episode wraps up with Simon talking about his recent big decision: to get an e-Gravel Bike. We hope you enjoy listening.

One of the biggest advantages of running is that you don’t need a whole lot of equipment to do it.   But because we rely so heavily on the little equipment we do need, most of us would rather go for another run than try to choose between the wide array of activity trackers, GPS watches, and power meters available to us within the ever-growing sport tech market.   That’s where Ray Maker’s tech review blog, DC Rainmaker, can save you the time and energy not only picking the best product for you but also getting the absolute most out of that product.   A longtime runner and triathlete, Ray is arguably the most respected sport tech guru out there, and his climb to the top isn’t what you’d probably imagine.   During his spare time in high school, Ray started a one-man software company developing “programs” we now call apps - programs that garnered quite a lot of interest in Ray’s skills.   Long story short, Ray went directly from his high school graduation to a full-time career in technology consulting just 36 hours later.   Yeah. You might say he found his calling.   After 15 years working in the Fortune 500 world, Ray left his job at Microsoft to devote his time to a new passion: helping runners like himself optimize their performance by getting the most out of their gadgets.   From its honest product reviews to its exhaustive how-to guides, DC Rainmaker is an invaluable resource for runners everywhere, and Ray gives us an inside look in today’s episode. Questions Ray is asked: 4:09 What prompted you to start running? 5:12 What difficulties did you experience on your way to your sub-3:00:00 marathon? 7:50 Are you training for anything right now? 9:21 What did you do before you began tech reviews and your blog? 10:35 How has your blog grown and evolved? 12:26 How does your local Parisian running community engage with you? 14:00 Are you recognized and stopped when you’re back home? 16:41 What does “DC Rainmaker” mean? 18:01 How much time do you devote to reviewing a product? 19:14 How can fitness trackers be used for running and which ones are the best? 21:28 Do you think there are discrepancies between different software platforms and, if so, why? 23:43 Why is there so much variability with accuracy, even with devices from the same manufacturer and what environmental conditions may pose challenges for accurate data capture? 26:38 Which Garmin do you believe has the highest Bang-For-Buck ratio? 28:43 How does Optical Heart Rate monitoring differ from traditional methods and is it more accurate? 31:01 How much weight do you assign to using heart rate for pace-setting? 33:06 What are some of the pros and cons of the Apple Sport Watch, Garmin and GPS Watches and what would you recommend overall? 37:04 What other tips can you share to get more accurate data from our devices? 38:51 How can we prolong the lives of our running watches? 40:04 What is your opinion on power meters and how do they differ from GPS watches? 43:24 Do you think running by power units will ultimately replace running by heart rate? 45:29 Are power and heart rate best used in conjunction with each other? 45:37 What is the most common question runners ask you on your website? 46:45 What’s next for DC Rainmaker?   Quotes by Ray: “If you’ve got all your friends on Fitbit, then get a Fitbit device. If you’ve got all your friends on Garmin, then get a Garmin device - for activity tracking anyway.” “For runners, you may want to use an activity tracker actually differently, which is to focus on recovery….because [fitness trackers] can hold you to kind of a limit, so say instead of trying to walk 10,000 steps today, I’m going to try to keep it below two or three thousand steps today.” “How different watches have their antennas designed usually around the face of the watch or the base of the watch is without the question the biggest thing that will impact accuracy on that watch.” “I’d say the biggest bang for your buck right now is probably the vivoactive HR or the new vivoactive 3 that was just announced.” “I think like anything else, you want to keep doing new and innovative things. And so as different areas of the market place stagnate or kind of become the same, I’m going to find other areas to dig into - whether that be running power or running efficiency metrics or whatever it may be - I’m going to dig deeper into those areas and see what pops out of them.”   Want more awesome interviews and advice? Subscribe to our iTunes channel   Mentioned in this podcast: DCRainmaker.com Follow Ray on Twitter Follow Ray on Instagram MapMyRun Garmin Connect Strava Stryd Fitbit Apple Watch Collection Garmin Watch and Wearable Collection La Parisienne Women’s Race   We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of Run to the Top! The best way you can show your support for the show is to share this podcast with your family and friends on social media and leave a rating/review on iTunes. This not only helps us reach more runners like yourself, but it also allows us to bring on more of the sport’s leading minds to make the podcast as helpful and entertaining as possible. If you have a couple minutes to do this we truly appreciate it!   -- Thank you to RunnersConnect for supporting Run to the Top  

Simon, Shane and Nathan are back to discuss a very busy period for Zwift news and chat. This episode is available in both audio and video versions. The chaps start off discussing customisation, outlining their avatar policies and deciding that the new customisation features are much more fun than they ought to be. . . . . for grown men and women. Was “Ponytailgate” a thing? Listen to find out what the trio think. There’s a quick rattle through all the other Zwift news, including the billionaire on the super yacht in a Zwift T shirt; the emergence of Running; the influence of the new influx of pro riders for recruitment of new subscribers to the platform and the appeal of working at Zwift as the company continues to hire new staff. Long-time Zwifter Casey Schumm discusses the prospets for Zwift Running in the podcast’s first feature on the new way to Zwift. The widely-respected sports tech blogger Ray Maker makes another appearance on the Zwiftcast, this time talking about the challenges and rewards of building a business and a new life in Paris. Simon, Shane and Nathan go on to discuss the ethics and pitfalls of reviewing sports tech products – pertinent given the imminent holding of Eurobike, the world’s biggest bike show, and an occasion when we expect a number of new products of interest to Zwifters to be unveiled. The final recorded feature on this episode is with coach Kev Poulton, who analyses the effectiveness of probably the best known interval in cycling, the 2x20. The trio round off a lively and varied episode with a serious discussion about what the advent of a large prize purse for the next CVR World Cup event in Paris may mean for virtual bike racing. . . a fascinating area to discuss. We hope you enjoy either watching or listening to this episode

Die letzte Folge unserer Talkshow vor der Sommerpause kommt aus Hannover. Wir waren am Bundes-Radsporttreffen 2017 in Hannover live vor Publikum. Wir, das waren in diesem Fall Hans und sein Gast, das Radelmädchen Juliane Schumacher. Wir haben unsere Zeit um 50 % überzogen. Deshalb kommt ihr in den Genuss von 45 Minuten feinstem Interview-Talks (mit vielen Ähms und Hmms, die wir nicht herausgeschnitten haben). Viel Spaß und einen schönen Sommer. Die Sommeredition Hans spricht mit dem Radelmädchen kurz über ihr Buch und anschließend über den Sommer. Dabei hangeln sie sich lose an den Standardrubliken entlang. Was machen wir im Sommer * Juliane bleibt in Berlin, näht (unter anderem Schicke Fahrradtaschen und Fahrradmode) und macht Kurzausflüge. * Hans fährt weg und fährt nicht Fahrrad. * Hans wollte eigentlich Manuels lernen und Wheelie-Tricks * Das geht aber nicht. Jetzt wird er lesen. Technik und Design * Jetzt lieferbar: Mokumono Bike aus Holland. Von Robotern in Holland gebaut. (besser vor Ort bauen, statt über’s Meer bringen?) Sport * BMXCologne in Köln mit Oldschool und Autoscooter Lesen und schauen Sonderedition Wir machen eine Lesen & Schauen Sonderausgabe mit unseren Lieblingsblogs. Podcasts, Video * The Spokesmen: Der älteste Fahrradpodcast, den ich kenne. Mittlerweile von Carlton Reid übernommen. Leute aus der Fahrradbranche sprechen über Business, Sport und Politik. * Velocast: 00:26 Wegen dieses Podcasts hab‘ ich eigentlich angefangen. John Galloway & Scott O’Raw unterhielten sich über Radfahren und Radsport. Mittlerweile berichten sie von Radrennen und den Podcast gibt’s als bezahltes Abo. * velohome: Das deutsche Velocast. Rennradfahrer müssen das hören. * GMBN, Global Mountain Bike Network: Mit der wöchentlichen Dirt Shed Show: Martyn Ashton, Neil Donoghue und Blake Samson kommen wöchentlich mit Nachrichten. Im Vergleich zu Bibi und Daggi B lächerlich wenig Abonnenten: 555.000. * Die haben auch Rubriken: z. B. Hacks and Bolts, Caption of the week, Viewers Edits: Zuschauervideos, Fails and Bails und Bike Vault: Fahrradkritik. Es gibt nur Nice und Super Nice, * Gibt’s auch in der Rennradausführung, das GCN, Global Cycling Network. * Seth’s Bike Hacks hat auch nur 386.000. Er macht das alleine. Sein Stil ist besonders. Er baut am Fahrrad oder fährt irgendwo und spricht aus dem Off. Das ganze ziemlich unaufgeregt. Auch für MTB-Anfänger ziemlich interessant. Pro Tipp von Seth: Wenn du groß musst, geh vor der Tour. Blogs * The Wriders Club: (http://www.thewridersclub.cc/member/) * DC Rainmaker, Ray Maker bloggt seit 2007, lebt mittlerweile in Paris. Er kommt vom Triathlon und macht sehr viel Produkttests. Hier stellt er eine neue Drohne vor, die Airdog ADII. *

Live with DC Rainmaker from Interbike 2016! • How to train for triathlon while traveling • How to travel with your bike • Running power meters • How to measure the difference between two power meters • DC Rainmaker's indoor training tips

Simon and Nathan get their teeth into a possible future for Zwift – in the form of Virtual Reality. With the Oculus Rift headset becoming more available and with Zwift already VR-capable, could this deeply immersive technology catch on in the fitness arena? Shane gives his first reactions to using the headset with Zwift and Simon and Nathan discuss some of the more obvious downsides as well as looking at the possibilities of this exciting technology. Some think the superb Zwift Academy scheme  – which aims to use the platform to identify  a potential professional female rider – has been flying a little under the radar. Not the hundreds of women who’ve been taking part in the rigorous programme of training over the summer, but perhaps this scheme isn’t as well known in the wider Zwift community as it might be. The podcast has three interviews with graduates of the Academy. Leah Thorvilson, Rachel Elliot and Bel Flint have all made it through to the final 12 riders – hear how they reacted to getting the news. Andrew Tilin is a veteran cyclist, an ex-racer and a high profile cycling journalist and author. He’s just completed an assignment investigating the appeal of Zwift for Outside magazine. Simon interviews him to discover more about his journey from cynic to convert. Scottie Weiss is a real Zwift veteran – he’s been on the platform from day one and the ex-professional rider is as used to showing the field a clean pair of heels as he is helping new Zwifters and leading Group Rides. This summer Scottie achieved two magnificent wins at the World Masters Championships in Austria. Simon talks to Scottie about the role Zwift played. And we have a little more from the sports tech guru Ray Maker, aka D C Rainmaker, who Simon spent some time with at Eurobike. This episode puts Ray on the spot and asks him to identify his favoured trainer at various price points.Ray also raises a tricky issue for US buyers – should they consider buying a trainer from European retailers who sometimes offer great deals and free shipping? “All good” says Ray, “until something goes wrong.”

Simon, Shane and special guest D C Rainmaker are at the biggest bike show in the world. These are exciting times for indoor riders and the excitement is reflected at Eurobike, where trainer manufacturers are showing their wares for the coming indoor season. D C Rainmaker, otherwise known as Ray Maker, makes a special guest appearance to discuss all the news with Simon and Shane, and concludes:”There has never been a better time to buy a Smart Trainer” The Zwiftcast tours the gigantic show, stopping for interviews with Tacx, whose Flux Smart Trainer was a show stealer; Wahoo,who launched the new Kickr;  Elite, whose new Drivo is claimed to be the most accurate Smart Trainer in the world, and Cycle Ops, whose Hammer and Magnus are also promising great things. The Zwiftcast trio discuss how trainer manufacturers have responded to the new indoor riding  world Zwift has helped create and how Zwift itself may cope with competitors in the market. We also discuss the trend for manufacturers to announce new product earlier and earlier – but struggle to deliver trainers to meet the demand at the start of the season. Shane and Ray also give their verdict on the most impressive thing they saw at the show.

Episode Thirty Nine (Ray Maker)

We talk running gadgets with the DC Rainmaker Ray Maker, read your tweets, and talk about the Blizzard of 16.

On this episode of Out of Scope Brian Cristiano, CEO of BOLD Worldwide speaks with sports technology influencer and full-time blogger, Ray Maker of dcrainmaker.com Brian and Ray discuss what it takes to build an audience and blog that carries heavy influence in the sports/technology consumer market, how the review process works and what it's like working with big and small brands. Ray also gives his insight into where he thinks the sports tech and wearables market is headed in 2016 and his most stand out product of all time. (1:01) What's on the radar for CES? (1:52) What is dcrainmaker.com? (2:47) What was the idea behind starting the blog? (3:55) Becoming an influencer (4:57) Brand loyal vs best technology? (5:58) What's the review process look like? (7:18) What is it like being an influencer? (8:03) Do brands try to dictate the review narrative? (9:09) What's the right way for brands to approach influencers? (10:49) Do companies ever approach the wrong way? (11:42) Negative reactions from product reviews? (13:03) Advice on how to become an influencer (14:36) Outlook on wearable tech in 1-2 years (15:44) What brands are doing it well? (17:01) Most impressive product of all time? (18:22) What's your next race? DC Rainmaker Blog: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/ Ray Maker Twitter: @dcrainmakerblog Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6SJiRl9lilU Subscribe to the Podcast: http://apple.co/1PQDMMl Brian Cristiano: http://www.briancristiano.com Bold Worldwide: http://www.boldworldwide.com

Don't quit your day job, unless you're Ray Maker. In this episode, Ray and Ben discuss his retirement from Microsoft. Will he expand the scope of his reviews? How will he fill his free time? Support this podcast: In need of a trustworthy, no-nonsense, no-gimmick training plan at a very reasonable price? Click here.  Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews. To hear more of Ben, subscribe to TRS Radio. Rate this Podcast on iTunes and leave a review.

Ray Maker analyzes and solves the 50 Women to Kona issue once and for all. Then, he does the same with the “smart hat”.  What should an ultra-runner who runs for 30 hours + use for a watch? What are some inexpensive ways to retrofit a mountain bike with a power meter? Finally, Ray and Ben answer a pointed question about their sexual orientation. Visit TRSriathlon.com for all things triathlon and listen to the latest episode of TRS Radio featuring an interview with Gwen Jorgensen. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews.