Maurten Gel 100 is the gel that rewrote endurance fuelling, and it remains the standard for riders pushing high carbohydrate intake. It suits anyone racing or training long who has struggled to fuel properly without stomach trouble.

Each sachet holds 25g of carbohydrate in Maurten's patented hydrogel, built on a 0.8:1 fructose to glucose ratio. The hydrogel encapsulates the carbohydrate and carries it through the stomach to the intestine, which is where absorption happens, so you can take on considerably more fuel per hour than a conventional gel allows. The texture is firm rather than a syrup, and it goes down without water.

Key features

• 25g of carbohydrate per sachet
• Patented hydrogel technology for high intake with low GI risk
• 0.8:1 fructose to glucose ratio
• Just 6 ingredients, no colours, flavours or preservatives
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Smaller, more frequent doses are the point: take these regularly rather than saving them for a crisis. Rehydrating still matters even though no water is needed.