Riding with a cold-- is it a good idea?

[KristenT]

Well, I've been hit with yet another cold-- sinus congestion and pain, chest congestion and cough...

This is the second time this year-- first one hit right after I got my new bike, and now this one! Argh!

I feel like I'm starting to get over it, but wanted an opinion as to how soon I should get back on the bike... should I wait a couple more days? Wait until the cough is completely gone?

This is so frustrating!!!

[KnottedYet]

If your best friend was feeling like you are right now, and she wanted to ride her bike, what would you tell her?

[Blueberry]

I'd say wait for the crud to be out of your chest. Or just go really easy. You know yourself best - I can ride when I'm just a little sick and feel better. But if I'm too sick and try it, it sets me *way* back.

CA

[Grog]

Above the neck: ride.

Below the neck: don't ride.

In this case, because of the chest congestion, I'd say: don't ride...

[frnz]

I usually feel like exercising makes me feel better when I have a cold. If I'm up to it in the first place.

[OakLeaf]

Keep it low intensity, and if you don't start getting better in a normal amount of time, cut out the exercise. It does suppress your immune system a little. Great when you have allergies, not so great when you're fighting infection.