Cough

pb21

I have picked up a bit of a cough and had it for the last few days. Its not that bad, more a dry tickly one, although once I start coughing it sometimes sounds a bit more chesty. I also have a slight sore throat but other than that fine.

Would you advise no riding or could some easy riding help?

I am conscious of the fact that i dont want it to get worse and I plan on starting training soon so want it to go away quick!

iainf72

pb21 wrote:

I have picked up a bit of a cough and had it for the last few days. Its not that bad, more a dry tickly one, although once I start coughing it sometimes sounds a bit more chesty. I also have a slight sore throat but other than that fine.

Sore throat = stay off bike.

Rest and wait 2 days after symptoms disappear before resuming riding.

pb21

I thought that staying off made more sense.

Probably the best time to get something though, just after the Xmas miles and before any serious training.

Ste_S

Unless I've got a raised temperature or I'm very symptomatic I tend to go out on my bike. No intervals though mind, just a few steady rides here and there

chilledsandwich

I think I'm starting to get cold-like symptoms as well

What do people reckon is the best way to shift the damn thing ASAP?! Really don't want to be shut up in the house the next few days!!

lancewrite

I had a cold over Christmas. I missed the Boxing Day race, but raced on New Year's Day (the symptoms had subsided). The cold has now come back with a vengeance - rib cracking coughs. I think recovery rides are okay as long as symptoms are 'above the neck' (Friel?), but I'd avoid any high intensity stuff until you are well clear of the virus.