Better to rest than mess yourself up and not cycle at all...I have just started for 2 months now and i am listening to my body....48 years old overweight, Rheumatoid Arthritis, diabetic...I am taking mornings off 2 or 3 days a week. I am getting more fit day by day but i know if i push myself too much i will end up hurting myself...This fall when it cools off i will start riding to work...My dress code, Semi business to business is a problem... I can probably make it ok but i will have a different bike to ride... Hybrid or converted MTB...My road bike if what i will keep for road rides only...One thing i can say is i am enjoying my return to cycling so much and the advice on here is awesome...