David Else

First ride: Sram Apex. It’s new. It’s got a big cog. It quite possibly has the potential to revolutionise sportive-riding for a lot cyclists out there.

Well made and comfortable tights, ideal for winter riding - well priced too

A very comfortable pair of three-quarter tights, at a very good price, ideal for spring and autumn riding.

Comfortable, well made, well priced shorts for warmer autumn days

Tempted to have a go? David Else looks back at some previous Etapes and offers some practical advice.

With the Tour of Lombardy on the way, we know it’s the time of falling leaves, and the end of the Classics for this year. But the sportive season isn’t over yet. David Else previews an excellent autumn route through the suitably leafy South Cotswolds and

Healthy, delicious and natural energy bar made from seeds

Good value and effective energy drink that can help improve performance

Missed the Etape this year? France a bit too far? In September you get a chance to ride a stage of another professional bike race, and you don’t have to leave the shores of Blighty to do it

May help prevent cramp by replacing vital minerals lost through sweating