Finally, it’s the big boy: aka the Garmin Edge 1000. It may have a hefty price tag but if you’re about to go round the world with only your steed and some Clif bars, you can’t do much better than the Edge 1000.

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A touchscreen makes it easy peasy to use, with the wireless uploads meaning you won’t even need to take a USB cable in your panniers. There’s also exceptional performance information, with all the data you can expect from cheaper models available at your fingertips, along with unparalleled smartphone integration.

The Mio Cyclo 505 GPS Cycle Computer with UK Maps is of course another good option when it comes to the best of the best, but it tends to get outperformed by the Garmin in the battery-life stakes (which is pretty important when you’re cycling across the alps). However, the Mio is great if you want to keep costs down a little more.