samurai69 wrote:after a long bike ride in portugal we would often stop for a beer or alcohol free beer and TBH both quenched the thirst better than water and did feel a little better, but not too many (have been known to fall off bike after pub rest stops in uk)
I would pay to see you fall off a bike
I wonder if its down to the alcohol staying longer in the stomach so it can be digested/absorbed more than just plain water which if you take on board too quickly will just come straight through you.
Some nutritionists say that's why you should drink milk post workout because it helps rehydration better.