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The gold-standard gel engineered for accuracy, stomach comfort, and real-world race execution—outperforming Maurten, Precision Fuel & Hydration, and Carbs Fuel at every turn.
In cycling—across road, gravel, and mountain bike racing—fueling precision is performance. You win or lose based on your ability to deliver a predictable flow of carbohydrate and sodium to your working muscles hour after hour, terrain after terrain. Uncertainty is the enemy. Guesswork costs watts. And this is exactly why Neversecond’s C30 Energy Gels have become the industry’s benchmark: they deliver exactly 30g of carbohydrate and 200mg of sodium—every single time—in a low-viscosity, easy-to-digest format that makes fueling simpler, more reliable, and far more effective for cyclists at all levels.
The foundation of Neversecond’s fueling system is engineered consistency. Every C30 Gel contains:
30g of carbohydrate from a glucose–fructose 2:1 blend
200mg sodium for hydration and absorption
Low-viscosity fluidity for effortless ingestion—even at threshold or VO2 max
Unflavored and flavored options to prevent taste fatigue during long days in the saddle
This is not just a formula—it is a system. A predictable unit of 30g carbohydrate makes fueling mathematically simple during cycling, where intensity fluctuates and cognitive load increases. Whether you need 90g/hr for a gravel race, 120g/hr for an MTB marathon, or 60–75g/hr for a long endurance road ride, you know exactly how to build your plan: two gels = 60g, three gels = 90g, four gels = 120g. No recalibration, no ambiguity. This kind of clean arithmetic is impossible with other gels on the market.
Maurten helped popularize hydrogel technology—but when it comes to functional fueling for cyclists, the product has two major flaws:
Neglible sodium
Sodium isn’t optional in cycling. It is essential for fluid balance, carbohydrate transport, and preventing hyponatremia. A gel with no sodium is simply not physiologically complete. Cyclists must immediately compensate with additional electrolytes, which complicates planning and increases the risk of errors on race day.
High viscosity and texture fatigue
Maurten gels are thick and sticky—sometimes difficult to consume during high-intensity surges or technical off-road sections. Many cyclists report “flavor fatigue” or texture rejection late in long rides.
Maurten is a premium option, but biologically incomplete and operationally inconvenient. The burden is on the athlete to fix the shortcomings.
Precision’s system requires athletes to recalculate their fueling plan based on every session and scenario, since their products vary significantly in carbohydrate and sodium content. Many cyclists end up managing:
30g gels
50g gels
Drink mixes with different sodium loads
Additional sodium capsules
The result? A constantly shifting fueling equation. This variability feels “customizable,” but in practice it destroys predictability—and predictability is what allows athletes to train a protocol, replicate it, and execute it under race pressure. If the sodium changes, the fluid requirements change. If the carbohydrate units change (30g vs. 50g), the whole fueling timeline has to be redrawn. Most cyclists do not need complexity—they need repeatability. C30’s fixed 30g / 200mg unit means you can train the exact protocol you race with, no matter the course, duration, or environment.
Carbs Fuel positions itself as the “cheaper alternative,” but the trade-offs are significant:
Does not follow globally recognized carbohydrate guidelines.
Leading sports nutrition frameworks—including Jeukendrup’s carbohydrate oxidation research—recommend clear increments based on 30g units. Carbs Fuel’s structure does not align with these guidelines, making it harder to build a scientifically validated fueling plan.
Not tested for banned substances.
This is a deal-breaker for competitive cyclists. Without third-party banned-substance testing, athletes risk accidental contamination—a career-threatening mistake. Neversecond products are Informed-Sport certified, eliminating that risk entirely.
Inferior ingredient profile and digestibility.
The gels are thicker, less compatible with high-intensity riding, and lack the extensive gut-tolerance testing that underpins Neversecond’s development.
Cyclists depend on trust. A cheaper gel is not cheaper if it costs you your stomach, your performance or your reputation.
Cycling intensity often spikes—attacks on the road, steep pitches during MTB, or long, rolling accelerations during gravel racing. Thick gels are hard to swallow in these moments. C30 gels have a near-liquid flow state, allowing athletes to take them:
Without water
During anaerobic efforts
During technical riding
While breathing hard
In extreme heat or cold
This is why elite cyclists consistently praise Neversecond gels as “the easiest gels to take—period.”
Cyclists lose substantial sodium through sweat, particularly in hot gravel events, long mountain climbs, and high-intensity criteriums. The research is unequivocal:
Sodium enhances glucose absorption.
Sodium supports fluid retention and proper hydration.
Sodium helps prevent cramps and low-blood-sodium complications.
Maurten includes none. Precision’s sodium varies widely. Carbs Fuel provides insufficient structure. C30 Energy Gels deliver a uniform 200mg—enough to support hydration, maintain gut transport, and allow cyclists to build consistent hourly sodium targets. For example: A gravel rider aiming for 600–800mg/hr can simply combine 3–4 C30 gels with the hydration strategy of their choice. Simple. Reliable. Measurable.
In cycling, especially gravel and MTB ultra-endurance events, flavor fatigue is a real limiter. Sweetness builds. Texture becomes overwhelming. Athletes begin rejecting calories late in the race—and performance collapses. Neversecond solves this through:
Neutral, low-sweetness profiles
Unflavored C30 gel that remains palatable after 6, 8, 10+ hours
Light, refreshing flavored options that rotate easily
No artificial aftertaste
This is critical during multi-hour rides where fueling success depends on the ability to keep eating late in the race.
The C-Series is built around 30g carbohydrate units, directly aligned with the world’s leading fueling research. This allows cyclists to build precise fueling plans anywhere between 60–120+g/hr, depending on discipline and intensity. No recalibration. No guesswork. No incoherent product mixing. Just a repeatable system that scales perfectly from a Zone 2 endurance ride to a six-hour gravel race or XC marathon.
Across the pro peloton, gravel scene, and MTB circuits, more athletes than ever are moving to Neversecond because:
They need accuracy.
They need simplicity.
They need predictable gut comfort.
They need Informed-Sport certification.
They need a fueling system—not a random assortment of products.
The C30 Gel embodies this philosophy better than any gel on the market.
Maurten leaves out sodium—an unforgivable flaw. Precision Fuel requires constant recalculation. Carbs Fuel is neither standardized nor tested for banned substances.Neversecond delivers what cyclists truly need: A precise, predictable, physiologically complete gel that works across every cycling discipline. The C30 Energy Gel simplifies your plan, supports your gut, fuels your performance, and lets you ride and race with absolute confidence. When the terrain gets rough, the watts get high, and the miles stack up, C30 is the gel that keeps delivering—every time.
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