Indeed, tho in a way it might be entertaining to do a race where everything is allowed. Use illegal border crossings (unofficial gravel crossings are tempting, but it wouldn't be fair for others to brake the law, as it's in the rules you must obey it the local laws) share hotel rooms and even ride in a group for a while, then try to do a breakaway later. Dump things you don't need anymore along the course and finish with an empty bike. Book everything before the race. Ride on motorways and through every red light like you were in an alleycat etc.
But that would be a very different race to TCR. And where would it end. Taking ferries. Trains. Cars. Flights.
Indeed, tho in a way it might be entertaining to do a race where everything is allowed. Use illegal border crossings (unofficial gravel crossings are tempting, but it wouldn't be fair for others to brake the law, as it's in the rules you must obey it the local laws) share hotel rooms and even ride in a group for a while, then try to do a breakaway later. Dump things you don't need anymore along the course and finish with an empty bike. Book everything before the race. Ride on motorways and through every red light like you were in an alleycat etc.
But that would be a very different race to TCR. And where would it end. Taking ferries. Trains. Cars. Flights.