Day 28 (May 23) Jackson, WY - PART TWO

Doing a trip like this must have many sub-surface side effects, specifically on one's biochemistry. I don't suppose it's that surprising the whole pro world in this sport is tainted by drug use and questionable IV supplements - especially considering the toll appears to reach beyond the daytime activity itself. There hasn't been much sleep going on during Bike Trip '08, and when I do manage, there have been a disproportionately high number of nightmares and bathroom trips. It is not a glamorous thing, yet inerestingly to me, pretty much entirely different than my experiences at high altitude, another place the body is put under unusual stress. There, I've always - knock on wood - had deep and sound sleep during the continual effort to mitigate the effects of super-hydration. So as I hide here under the covers at 2:52 AM trying to will the clock to breakfast time with my head up trying to avoid the seemingly imminent head cold, I can't help but anticipate a return to familiar pillows and a less demanding calorie requirement.