The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit

In this edition, Ben interviews The Girl at Interbike in Las Vegas.  To hear more of Ben, subscribe to TRS Radio. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much, much more.

In this edition, Ben and Ray hit Las Vegas for the Interbike trade show. First Ben and Ray chat about some big news and announcements and then Ben hits the tradeshow floor to bother the vendors.  Subscribe to TRS Radio . Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much, much more.

Links: Tapirik App Ray's Review of Bike Fit/Measurement Apps Book:  Power of Habit Subscribe to TRS Radio . Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much, much more.

Check out Aeroweenie.com . Find out if your TT position is Aeroweenie approved in this thread .  Subscribe to TRS Radio . Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much, much more.

If you are in the US or Canada , you can get a free pair of xx2i sunglasses by filling out a brief 2 minute survey. Pay for only shipping and processing.  Click here to take the survey. Links: Nike Story Ray talked about. Article about Bahrain 13 Endurance. Subscribe to TRS Radio . Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much...

If you are in the US or Canada , you can get a free pair of xx2i sunglasses by filling out a brief survey. Pay for only shipping and processing.  Click here to take the survey.  Note: when I recorded the intro, I was under the impression that this was a style of Rudy Project sunglasses. In fact, it is a separate brand distributed by Rudy.  Subscribe to TRS Radio . Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on...

In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the Tour de France, whether or not Chris Froome is racing clean and Ray's Croatian sailing trip. Then, Ray answers a few listener questions. Links: Strava Plugin:  http://www.dcrainmaker.com/ 2015/02/stravaplus-extension- plugin.html Giveaway Extravaganza:  http://www.dcrainmaker.com/ 2015/07/in-just-7-days-2.html Power Meter detail:  http://www.dcrainmaker.com/...

First Ray helps an emailer figure out how to record and store a 90 hour bike ride with his GoPro. Then Ray and Ben discuss the Iron Cowboy and they answer all of your questions. Subscribe to TRS Radio . Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much, much more.  

In this episode Ray details the new GoPro small camera and the fact that the Garmin VIRB is shipping. Then they answer random questions about sports tech.  To contibute your thoughts on the new DCR Podcast Drinking game  click here. Subscribe to TRS Radio to hear more of Ben.  This week an interview with Olympian and World Champion, Andy Potts. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a r...

Left only power meters, wearable tech clothing, Gordon Gecko phones, Stryde power meter, athlete tracking to stop drafting in triathlon and baby monitors. Power Meter Primer Subscribe to TRS Radio to hear more of Ben.  This week an interview with Ironman World Champion, ITU World Champion and Ironman 70.3 World Champion, Leanda Cave. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visi...

A big show with lots to discuss. Kickr and Garmin with big product launches before the Tour De France gets started.  In this episode we discussed: Garmin Varia bike radar and light Garmin and Strava Wahoo Kickr Snap Subscribe to TRS Radio to hear more of Ben , including the interview with Challenge CEO, Zibi Szlufcik. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review.

In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the new Garmin Cycling Computer, Strava versus Training Peaks and whether or not Ray is a con artist.    Links: Ray Holycross Power Meter Primer Subscribe to TRS Radio to hear more of Ben. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews and much, much more.    

Ray and Ben discuss the sale of Recon Jet to Intel and whether or not Ray is an early or late adopter. Other topics include Periscope, the FitBit IPO, and power meters under $400. Links: Brain Training for Endurance Athletes Doping in Triathlon Subscribe to TRS Radio to hear more of Ben. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews an...

Ray joins us slightly hungover after attending a flash-mob style white party in Paris the night before. Nevertheless, he answered all of your questions with precision and grace. Links:  Trainer apps.   The app Ray was forgetting was RideWithGPS. Subscribe to TRS Radio to hear more of Ben. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTunes and leave a review. Visit Ray's website for in-depth product reviews a...

Ray joins us from high in the Alps at a Polar product launch for their new cycling computer that will compete with the Garmin Edge 500. We also discussed new GoPro products, SRAM wireless shifting, activity trackers and much more. Links:  TRS Radio Handheld Gimbal for GoPro. Automatic Shifting system. Automatic lap for Garmin.

Topics for this episode include Ben ruining the show, Android versus Garmin Connect IQ, rollers versus cycling trainers, pricing of power meters, and more. Plus, will Apple put Garmin out of the watch business?   Links:  Chris "Macca" McCormack on TRS Radio Dave Mirra on TRS Radio Dave Mirra Roller Video Omelet on Rollers Wahoo BlueSC V2 Drone Fireworks on Lake DCR Cave

In this episode Ray breaks down the waterproofing of the Apple watch, Garmin and optical heartrate monitoring, and ANT+ versus Bluetooth smart. Then Ray and Ben share their opinion about getting started with running and triathlon for beginners.   Ray also discusses how he likes living in Paris and if he’ll be there forever (his family in the US will definitely want to hear this answer).  Check out...

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...

Does technology cause us to set false limits on ourselves? What is the future of live triathlon coverage? Ben and Ray discuss the differences between the Garmin 920XT and Polar V800 plus more thoughts on the Apple watch and cycling power meters.  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...

In this episode, Ray discusses his whirlwind US tour of sports tech companies and how he avoids conflicts of interest. Questions from listeners include topics like time management, the Garmin Vivo Fit watch, the future of Ray's business and whether or not he will ever create his own product. Visit  Ray's website  for in-depth product reviews. Visit  TRSriathlon.com  and check out  TRS Radio , Ben'...

In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the Apple Watch and then they dive into KICKR vs CompuTrainer, whether or not Garmin will add features to older products (and structured swim workouts?), and whether or not someone should ditch their ultra running partner.  Not to mention what Ray would do differently if he were to start DCR all over again, and how he manages travelling and training.  Plus, when...