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Impart Winter Biking Wisdom Here

I'm sick. I came down with a cold on Monday night. It's not a terrible cold, but it kept me up throughout the night and it's keeping me from going roller skating tonight (dang!)  I need to rest because I have tons o' stuff planned this weekend.

I have been on the fence about riding my bike today. I feel like I shouldn't because I'm sickie. Then again, I feel like if I don't, I'll be setting up a pattern of bike winter failure! I did go out at 9 a.m. for a short ride to a client's house. I'd planned to stop at the co-op afterward, but I felt like crap.

What should I do? Is this the day that tips the scale and makes me no longer ride in the winter? I always feel like once something is a habit, it sticks! I'd hate to break my habit. I've been doing so well.

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Permalink Reply by Holly on December 8, 2010 at 4:25pm
Guess who went out today on her bike? It was all right. Not great, but just fine.

I am mostly fatigued from dog walking. On my last leg of the route, I'm really cold and tired. It's an easier schedule than I've had in a long time, though, so I am fortunate that I'm out there a lot less than I was last winter. (When I add another dog or two, it's going to be ruff...sorry, bad pun.)

I just have a cold. It's not the end of the world and I expect it to be gone in a few days.

Shapey--I bought something called Bee's Winter Defense. I'm concerned about taking something that tastes icky. If you think it tastes all right, I'd love to try some of your potent stuff.

Howard--There are lots of other ways to get around and walking a mile or two a day is great exercise. I know so many people who just don't move in the winter. I can't imagine having that lifestyle because I'd be so depressed. I know that biking really lifts my mood even on days like today which was not all that exhilarating.


Thanks everyone! I'm pretty happy to be done with today, except I still have to go out there to walk my dog and my neighbor's hound. Imma wait a little bit, but not too long or I'll be really cold again. Gin--you're right. I'm not going to worry about becoming a fair weather rider. That would be so boring :)
Permalink Reply by Rhea Butcher on December 8, 2010 at 4:31pm
I've been sick for over a week and just didn't ride. I used to get mad or bummed but then I realized it's not a competition, it's only for me. I went out yesterday and realized for me, the weather made this cold worse. Just know your limits and push them only when you can!
Permalink Reply by Holly on December 8, 2010 at 4:44pm
I'm trying to treat it more like a personal challenge rather than a competition. Now, I feel like being a lump on the couch for the rest of the night won't make me feel so guilty. I have a lot of things I should be doing and would if I wasn't sick. The vintage clothes aren't going to sell themselves.
Biking was the least of my concerns, but I am glad to be over a minor hurdle today.

Rhea--I agree--it's bad to push your limits and only end up in worse shape. I'm thinking I'll be fine. This is one of those week longers, I can tell.

Bee pollen capsules smell really weird. I can hardly wait to burp.
Permalink Reply by knowbody on December 8, 2010 at 5:42pm
there's another way to introduce propolis into the vascular system and that would be to drink it directly through the skin. i wouldn't suggest using an alcohol extract though because it is an anhydrous agent, drying and otherwise damaging the skin.

it's not easy but certain resinous substances may be suspended in a combination of nut oils for a healthier delivery method. the combination would also impart emollient support for much healthier skin while loading it up with vitamins.

re: pollen... sorry but our bodies really can't metabolize pollen because it has a sturdy mantle... but honey has a minute amount of hydrogen peroxide which makes it possible to get past this outer shell. by mixing two parts honey to one part pollen one can create a beebread which now can be digested... 'cause this is how the bees do it.
Permalink Reply by Holly on December 9, 2010 at 7:56am
Oh no....are you saying that these capsules are not going to do anything? They sell a few forms of propolis at the store. They had jars of it that were filled with little dried pellets. Another form was available in a bottle with an eyedropper. Is that what you'd put in tea? The woman at the store doesn't speak English very well, so I wasn't sure what to get. She suggested the Bee's Winter Defense.



shapeshifter said:
there's another way to introduce propolis into the vascular system and that would be to drink it directly through the skin. i wouldn't suggest using an alcohol extract though because it is an anhydrous agent, drying and otherwise damaging the skin.

it's not easy but certain resinous substances may be suspended in a combination of nut oils for a healthier delivery method. the combination would also impart emollient support for much healthier skin while loading it up with vitamins.

re: pollen... sorry but our bodies really can't metabolize pollen because it has a sturdy mantle... but honey has a minute amount of hydrogen peroxide which makes it possible to get past this outer shell. by mixing two parts honey to one part pollen one can create a beebread which now can be digested... 'cause this is how the bees do it.
Permalink Reply by Ace Mann on December 9, 2010 at 8:55am


Rhea Butcher said:
I've been sick for over a week and just didn't ride. I used to get mad or bummed but then I realized it's not a competition, it's only for me. I went out yesterday and realized for me, the weather made this cold worse. Just know your limits and push them only when you can!

Spot on advice.Each person has their own strength and are stronger,or more comfortable doing one thing better than something.I can bike in really cold weather,but if it is cold with rain.I take a pass on it.I HATE cold and rain.Hope you feel better.
Permalink Reply by Holly on December 9, 2010 at 10:52am
Opting for the car today...boo. I just don't feel well. Maybe tomorrow. It's supposed to be really warm, right?
Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on December 9, 2010 at 11:06am
If you're too sick, you're too sick. Plenty of other days await. Hope you feel better soon.


Holly said:
Opting for the car today...boo. I just don't feel well. Maybe tomorrow. It's supposed to be really warm, right?

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