CD's Saturday cycling tip: a break in the action

Readers have probably figured out that I like to take at least one decent ride over the weekend. Though it's a highlight 40 miles or more on Saturday or Sunday is not a requirement. I started eating yesterday for riding today: fluids, fruit, carbs, some protein, more fluids and kept that going through this morning. But fatigue, headache, stuffy nose, protosore throat and achiness made me realize sleeping, not cycling, was probably in my best interest. So sleep I did. None of the symptoms have changed, a clue that two or three hours on a bike would have made me feel crappier instead of better. There's always next weekend.