Maurten just launched something new, and it doesn't fit in any category. It's lighter than a gel, thicker than a drink, and it's packed with stomach-safe carbs — 120 to be exact.
One pouch replaces almost 5 Maurten Gels.
Here's my take: you can now carry a flask on a run or a bottle on a ride that's basically a gel you drink. People have been DIY'ing this for years, and I've seen the disasters of trying to mix this at home, not to mention the stomach issues. Now Maurten delivers the real version, with all the stomach protection of its hydrogel technology.
I like the simplicity. But there are bigger advantages:
Sips beat gels.
The science of fueling is small amounts, more frequently. A gel is all-or-nothing; it's not going back in your pocket half-eaten. With Gel Mix, you sip. You dose your intake perfectly. Also easier during hard efforts or climbs when grabbing a gel is not an option.
No wrappers.
Gels without the wrappers is a game changer. I can't say enough good things about this. My now-not-sticky pockets thank you, Maurten. And yours will, too.
The price.
Athletes love Maurten but save it for race day; I've watched riders an hour from home skip that last gel to ration it for the next workout (don't do this). Gel Mix is more than 50% less expensive than Maurten Gels. Now you can train on it every day.
I've been fueling with it for weeks. It's the biggest change to how I fuel in years.
Want flavor? Maurten's Additions (Cola, Orange, Apple) turn it into a flavored gel instantly.
Maurten also built a new Gel Mix Flask, purpose-built for Gel Mix - soft, pocketable, and ready.
How to properly mix Gel Mix:
Fill your flask or bottle with 200ml of water
Adding flavor? Drop in your Addition first and shake
Pour in the Gel Mix 480 sachet and shake vigorously until fully dissolved
Let it rest 5 minutes before drinking, that's when it does its thing
If 120g in one go is more than you need, split it into two 60g pours across a long session
