Originally Posted by
Idioteque
all good advice, how long on average (i know stupid question) should i rest my knee before getting back on the bike.. im not sure if i can handle a week off
Be aggressive with ice and ibuprofen. Let your pain be the guide, as was suggested above, and when you do start back on the bike, stretch quads and hams before and after (YMMV, but that's how I treat my knee issues).