A creatine cycle is when you take creatine for a period of time and then stop for a short while before resuming supplementation. The idea behind creatine cycling is that creatine cycling will give your body time to 'rest'. It is also thought that a creatine cycle will prevent suppression of the body's natural creatine production. However, research shows that having a break from creatine will not give you added benefits. As a result, there is no reason you should be following a creatine cycle if you are sticking to the recommended daily maintenance dose.