Pit Viper’s Magic Magnet system makes lens changes easy, even with gloves on. Goepper rotates between just two: a blackout lens for daytime sessions and a clear lens for nighttime. With an ultrawide field of view, the BN5000 delivers sharper 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 those cold days.”
His Bluetooth Speaker
Sony
SRS-XB100 Compact Bluetooth Wireless Speaker
“I’ve got music going 24/7,” he says, holding up his Sony SRS-XB100. It’s compact enough to clip onto a backpack but loud enough to cut through wind and open space, with a deep bass that does justice to Goepper’s eclectic rotation. On any given day, that might mean Juicy J’s “Moonwalking,” Sum 41’s “Underclass Hero,” or Kreator’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 up to 16 hours on a charge. That’s long enough to survive long training and travel days. (For more info, check out 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 work through sore legs and tight back muscles. It’s compact, cheap, and durable. Plus, it wipes clean easily, an underrated feature when you’re bouncing between hotels and locker rooms. “Bonus tip,” Goepper adds, “It’s a great pillow if you ever get stuck in an airport.”
The Reading List
Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave
“When I’m traveling, I have a lot of time waiting around, and I like to read a lot,” Goepper says. Right now, that’s Courage Is Calling, Ryan Holiday’s stoic meditation on fear, courage, and heroism. Drawing on figures like Florence Nightingale, Charles de Gaulle, and Martin Luther King Jr., the book frames courage as a daily practice rather than a personality trait. For an athlete who’s stepped away, come back stronger, and learned how to compete on his own terms, it’s an apt companion.
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