Okay, so I don't know about you guys, but I find if I take a couple weeks off from biking, I really notice a loss in stamina, strength and overall ability. It's like my legs atrophy so much faster now. For the holiday we went on vacation to see family and that meant 8 days out of the saddle. Then on the flight back I picked up a nasty cold or flu or whatever from some flight attendant who figured it was ok to work while sick. I am not looking forward to the day when I eventually do get back on the bike, only to learn just how far back I slipped.