The Pit Viper’s Magic Magnet system makes lens changes easy even when wearing gloves. The Goepper rotates between just two: a blackout lens for daytime sessions and a clear lens for nighttime sessions. With an ultrawide field of view, the BN5000 delivers sharp spatial awareness at full throttle, and the bold flames on the grippy strap don’t hurt either. “They make you go faster,” he jokes, “and they keep your head nice and warm on cold days.”
his bluetooth speaker
Sony
SRS-XB100 Compact Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
“I have music playing 24/7,” he says, holding up his Sony SRS-XB100. It’s compact enough to clip on a backpack, but loud enough to cut through the wind and open space, with a deep bass that does justice to Goepper’s generous rotation. On any given day, that might mean Juicy J’s “Moonwalking,” Sum 41’s “Underclass Hero” or The Creator’s “Satanic Anarchy.”
“These days, it’s a combination of metal, hip-hop and the occasional country song,” he says. The speaker is IP67-rated against dust and water and lasts for up to 16 hours on a single charge. This is enough to survive long training and travel days. (For more, see our guide to the best Bluetooth speakers.)
a cheap foam roller
Amazon Basics
high density foam roller
Goepper travels with a 12-inch foam roller to soothe sore legs and tight back muscles. It is compact, cheap and durable. Plus, it’s easy to clean, an underrated amenity when you’re moving between hotels and locker rooms. “Bonus tip,” says Goepper, “this is a great pillow if you’re ever stuck in an airport.”
reading list
Courage is calling: fortune favors the brave
“When I’m traveling, I have a lot of time to wait, and I like to read a lot,” Goepper says. Now, this is it courage is callingRyan Holiday’s steadfast meditation on fear, courage and heroism. Based on figures such as Florence Nightingale, Charles de Gaulle and Martin Luther King Jr., the book presents courage as a daily practice rather than a personality trait. For an athlete who has gone away, come back stronger, and learned how to compete on his own terms, this is the perfect companion.
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