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No7: Namedsport nutrition, from £1.50 per gel, namedsport.com

Much like an army, a cyclist marches on his or her stomach. Given the magnitude of my trip, nutrition was always going to be an integral part, and Namedsport has a huge range of products to fuel every situation, both on and off the bike.

The Italian company is becoming a big noise in professional cycling – its bright orange inflatables can be seen at many of the major races – and products include numerous types of gels, powders, bars, energy shots and tablets. There are high-carb gels for energy, caffeine gels for a boost, isotonic gels for hydration… you name it. And off the bike there are protein shakes and bars for post-ride recovery too.

At times when I couldn’t stop for a proper meal, a pocketful of Namedsport products really helped to keep me going when my legs were screaming at me to stop.