Originally Posted by ducati
IMO if you're dreading it, take a day or two off. Or more. A few days commuting in a car and you'll want to be back at it.
+1
I used to think - 'okay, now I'll only commute cause the weather is nice' or 'it's winter so no bike for a while'. Now I just do it when I want. I've even dragged the bike in on the train in the AM and ridden home (or vice-versa) once or twice. Just go with what feels right.
The only bad thing about a lay-off imo is when you no longer have the bike prepped or your bag stocked with tube, pump, etc. It's always a pain getting started again. But if you are talking a day or two, no biggie. Your body will be fresher when you get back on the bike, too.