Every year we say 'It's the hardest Tour ever', the hardest thing we've ever done, it's all so crazy, but honestly, I know that this year was something on another level.
The spring transition appears to be a perfect storm of fatigue, impaired alertness, and risky driving conditions, with a 6% spike in fatal crashes.
When you're in the midst of a three-week tour, you feel the fatigue. Your legs are heavy, there are permanent bags under your eyes.