Enric Mas remains on the provisional podium at the Vuelta a Espaa 2026. The Movistar Team rider tackled stage five, finishing in Roquetes, from third overall and again came through a day defined by heat and a hard tempo in the final kilometres without trouble. After crossing the line, the Spanish...

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Carlos Rodrguez was long viewed as the future GC star of Netcompany INEOS, the successor of Team Sky's legacy. But since 2024, the Spaniard's progress stagnated notably. And despite some glimpses of his potential, the 25-year-old's renaissance at 2026 Vuelta a Espana is not happening. Instead, Rodr...

Nairo Quintana did not get to ride the final Vuelta a Espana of his career. The 2016 overall winner of the Spanish Grand Tour was left home by Movistar Team, arguing that the Colombian's presence was not compatible with the Spanish team's ambition of collecting as many UCI points as possible across...

Few things are more disappointing than being on a ride and seeing discarded gel packets trailside or in the gutter. Most of us are responsible enough to take them home or dispose of them in a bin. However, that means stowing a sticky foil wrapper in a pocket or tucked inside the leg of your shorts.DualFuels clever bottle and reusable gel pouch could be the answer to this problem.The 24.99 / 23.99 (750ml / 500ml), DualFuel bottles have a unique twin-chamber lid with a flip switch. The first open position gives you access to your water bottle chamber. The second switches to a screw-in 120ml pouch, which houses the equivalent of two energy gels. Thats sufficient to deliver around 90g of carbs when using DualFuels own gel-mix powder.On the bike The DualFuel is a 750ml bottle and 120ml gel pouch combined. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia Being able to switch between water and gel from the same bottle saves fumbling around in your jersey pocket, then trying to rip open a packet with your teeth without losing any of the contents. Getting it ingested without ending up with sticky fingers or a sticky pocket is transformative.I may not be able to get the gel in my favourite flavours, but the lack of mess and the simple neutral flavour of the DualFuel gel mix have made me something of a convert.The gel mix formula delivers a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose mix and 30g of carbs per serving. One 24.99, 1kg bag is good for about 30 servings, working out at around 78p per serving. In comparison, my current favourite Torq 1:1 gels are 2.65 each.Ive also tried decanting a couple gels into the pouch pre-ride and it works well. The DualFuel pouch has a quick-release mount for your bike. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia Bento box mount gel carrier Carrying a couple of packets' worth of gel in a reusable pouch is a great idea. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia DualFuel also offers a wearable pouch, designed for runners. Hidden inside the 15.99 pack is a bento box (top tube) mount compatible quick-release bracket. That also comes with twin neoprene straps, so it can be attached to a bike without mounts.This nozzle-tipped pouch, designed for gels, has become a favourite. It enables you to carry 150ml (or theres a larger 220ml option), which is the equivalent of two gel packets, that you can take on as you ride.So, if you're concerned about the litter your rides involve, or prefer to take your gel fuelling a little at a time, Id recommend giving the DualFuel system a try.

Theres a statistic that adds even more weight to what happened on Thursday in stage six of La Vuelta a Espaa 2026. Since Il Lombardia 2022, Tadej Pogacar has contested only seven head-to-head sprints with a win on the line. Of those seven, three have been against Enric Mas, who is now the closest...