Quote Originally Posted by Bustertb

P.S. I read that some pros who rested a whole week the following week were training great. Your body doesn't lose it's gains in one week. I've experienced this myself since I have a physical condition that sidelines me more often than I'd like. But my body doesn't lose anything, maybe even feel better, after a week. And longer than that it hasn't taken me long to work my way back up.
yup, the cyclists in this house have found the same thing too

if you are planning for a race, you'll find that alot of trainers, books and other cyclists will suggest a lighter schedule in the days or week before the event