It's a damned sight more alcohol friendly than driving is, if you are one of those people who prefer to have *no* drink when driving. I'm not suggesting that one should cycle when plastered, and in fact I *don't* do so, and I've been known to push my bike home on foot because I knew it wasn't safe to cycle. I still contend it's a lot safer than driving when you've been drinking, and that the risk to other is minimal if you're sensible. If you prefer not to touch a drop while cycling then fine, no-one is forcing you to drink.