What should you do when you're feeling fatigued while riding?

When you are feeling fatigued while riding, it's crucial to prioritize your safety and well-being. Pulling over and taking a break is the best course of action because fatigue can significantly impair your reaction times, judgment, and overall ability to ride safely. Stopping allows you to rest, rehydrate, and regain mental focus before continuing your journey. This pause not only reduces the risk of accidents but also helps maintain your energy levels for safer riding.

The other options may seem tempting, but they can lead to dangerous situations. Ignoring fatigue and continuing to ride can result in an increased risk of accidents, as your ability to process information and respond effectively diminishes when you are tired. Speeding up in an attempt to regain focus can exacerbate the problem, as higher speeds reduce your reaction time and increase the consequences of any error. Switching riding positions might provide temporary relief but will not address the underlying issue of fatigue, which can still lead to impaired riding performance. Prioritizing rest is always the safest choice in such situations.