Earlier this year at Enervit's Italian production facility, I spotted a pallet of mysterious silver-packaged gels with absolutely no branding. "What are these?" I asked. After rapid-fire Italian and dramatic hand gestures, Pietro simply said: "Tadej." As in Pogačar. Three-time Tour de France winner. World Champion. The most dominant cyclist on the planet.

This is the exact gel Tadej Pogačar uses to fuel his dominance—40g of carbs in his custom formula, available in four flavors.

I immediately tried to buy the entire pallet. Not possible, they said. A month of negotiating later—FDA clearance, shipping logistics, the works—we secured it. Same formulation that powers a world champion. You can get his original Mango flavor or try Lime, Cola, and Citrus Orange for variety during long efforts.

What Makes Tadej's Formula Different

40g of Carbs in the C2:1 PRO Ratio The 2:1 glucose-to-fructose blend hits your bloodstream fast while using multiple absorption pathways. Translation: more fuel gets where it needs to go without overwhelming your gut. Tadej takes 2-3 per hour during races.

Four Clean Flavors That Work at Threshold Mango, Lime, Cola, and Citrus Orange—not overly sweet, no artificial aftertaste. Rotate flavors to prevent palate fatigue on rides over three hours. These go down easier than any gel I've tried, especially when your stomach is fighting you at high intensity.

Liquid Gel Consistency No choking. No thick paste sitting in your mouth. This flows fast so you can get back to the work.

Pogačar doesn't mess around with his nutrition. When you're attacking climbs at the Tour de France or holding 400+ watts for hours, your fuel needs to be flawless. The C2:1 PRO ratio means your body can absorb up to 90g of carbs per hour when you stack these—far beyond what single-source carb gels allow.

How to Use It: Take 1 gel every 20-30 minutes during intense efforts. Tadej goes through 2-3 per hour during races. Rotate flavors to keep your palate fresh. Chase with water for optimal absorption. Start your fueling early—don't wait until you're empty.

This is what the best cyclist in the world trusts when everything is on the line. No branding. No marketing hype. Just proven performance in a silver package.

Stop settling for generic gels. Fuel like a world champion.

Ben Kanute's Gels

Enervit C2:1PRO Carbo Gel

Rawvelo Energy Gel

Victus 02 During Gel

Enervit Tadej Secret Gel

Enervit Tadej Secret Sodium Gel