Beer for Mountain Bikers

Just like the priest, the minister, and the rabbi, the mountain biker could have a joke of his/her own. A mountain biker walks into a bar . . .

Mountain biking and beer are almost synonymous. Perhaps that’s why the sport suits me so well. Many microbreweries and not-so-microbreweries sponsor mountain biking teams. Mountain bikers usually congregate at the end of a race, heck, the end of almost any ride, to have a round or two of beers.

Alcohol has had a bad rap. Many have abused this substance and allowed it to destroy their lives. As a result, many look at beer as an evil substance that no one should be allowed to imbibe.


Beer has many positive health effects when taken in moderation.

Unfortunately, the people who abhor beer for the actions of those who abuse it don’t realize that many more people benefit from the positive effects of beer. Beer may contribute to:

• bone density
• reduce the risk of heart and other cardiovascular disease
• increase HDL cholesterol
• lower insulin resistance

On the flip side, excess beer consumption, like any other food source, can lead to excess calorie consumption, which leads to weight gain. This can lead to heart disease and diabetes.

Overall, beer does not contribute to negative effects when used in moderation.

Moderation is key.

Please refer to the following resources for more information:
The Benefits on Modern Beer Consumption
The Buzz On Beer’s Health Benefits

NOTE: Beer is good for roadies, too!