THANKS for the responses. This is the problem. My rationale brain and body are telling me to not ride, as I am sitting here coughing and my throat is on fire (and I am worried that I am not responding to the prescribed antibiotic, but I know I have to give it a few more days before calling my doc on that one). BUT, the part of my body that is cycling addicted is craving a ride. But I know I have to listen to the rationale brain............ I didn't commute today, and was planning a 65 mile club ride tomorow which I know I just can't do. Maybe I'll just go out easy on my own whenever my ENTIRE body is saying yes.