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Preparation signals confidence. Adaptability proves it. At the starting line of my first trail race, everyone looked ready. Hydration vests adjusted perfectly, poles in hand, high-performance shoes everywhere. For a moment, it almost seemed as if readiness could be assembled bought, organized, and worn. I understood the illusion because, in many ways, I had participated in it. Signing up for a 30K trail race felt like the natural next step after finishing the Mexico City Mar

Before Black Friday, I found myself doing what I always do when I’m about to buy cycling gear: overthinking. Cycling isn’t just a hobby for me. It’s the thing that structures my week. I train three times during the week (around two hours per session), and then add 4 more hours over the weekend. Do the math. That’s a serious portion of my life spent sitting on a bike. At that point, gear stops being an accessory and becomes infrastructure. Comfort matters. Breathability matter