Originally Posted by danfoz .
I think either choice is good. The training ride could be a good barometer, BUT don't be goaded into any shinanegans or lightpost sprints. Nothing you do today will affect your result if you decide to race but could prolong the recovery period from your cold if you go a bit too hard. Susequently the added recovery time of taking off the bike completely may help you feel a little more chipper on Sat morning. Personally though I would decide one way or the other by Fri evening and commit to that choice. Some may prefer to wait till Sat morning to decide.
I did a TT last year where I really was not in good shape, I had a bout of diahrea the night before and was dehydrated and had a high pulse the morning of the event. If it were a RR of which I do about 10-15 each year I would have just hung up my cleats for the next time but it was the only TT I was doing all year and had re-adjusted my training routine, purchased a set off TT bars and and a helmet and was going to do it come hell or highwater... I came in dead last and suffered like never before but was still happy I did it. But that's crazy old me. If I had kids it would be do as I say not do as I do. /img/vbsmilies/smilies/wink.gif