The author reflects on the physical and mental exhaustion experienced after competing in the Giro d'Italia. Life during the race is strictly scheduled, leaving little time to process the constant demands of cycling. Upon returning to regular life, the stark contrast in pace and energy levels becomes evident, highlighting how the structured routine insulated them from true fatigue. The final week of racing was particularly demanding, filled with unexpected challenges, injuries, and the withdrawal of lead contenders, making it a memorable and intense conclusion to the tour.
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.
It's only when you exit the cycle that you realise how structured everything is for you, that you really don't need to think about anything.
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