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Alcohol and cycling: The truth behind beer and bikes

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Alcohol and cycling: The truth behind beer and bikes

Alcohol and cycling aren't exactly happy bedfellows but, for many, they're certainly lifelong companions. So what does alcohol do to your body and cycling performance? Read on to find out more.

By James Witts

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23 DECEMBER 2023 | UPDATED 11.41 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.