Riding With A Sore Throat And Cold

stephec

For over a week now I've had a cough, sore throat and cold. It's left me feeling a bit knackered as well, and I haven't been on the bike for a fortnight.

Am I likely to do any harm by nipping out for an hours easy paced spin in the cold rain, or should I just accept that I'll have to rest until it's cleared up?

petew

or wait till the rain stops? have you got a turbo?

woody-som

I had a cold at the beginning of the month, and in the afternoon when it warmed up I did a gentle 20 mile ride (OK 1 1/2 hrs) but who cares.

I would ride if the weather is fine, but do take it easy, if its cold and wet, you would be better to just stay in and rest.

fossyant

Just take it easy - so long as it's not flu you are fine.

The cold might invoke a coughing fit as you come home - the cold air is OK, but as soon as you hit the warm air.... that's what's been getting me the last three weeks.

J2R2

The general rule is you can train (but keep it steady) if it's a head cold, but you should put your feet up if you have anything below the neck i.e. in the chest.

That said, I find it really difficult to stop training and cannot handle sitting around doing nothing!

stephec

Thanks to everyone for the advice, it sort of confirmed what I was already thinking.

I stayed in and watched the league cup final with some cans of Guinness instead, mmmm nice!

Adamskii

All that Iron will heal you and give you plenty of strength for when you return