I drink a beer one day a week after my rest rides , and sometimes when I do nice long rides in the sun.

Also, why not do drugs in moderation? But moderately doing drugs would be more along the lines of taking in small amounts of caffeine (pretty standard for cyclists to consume this) and alcohol (not crack-cocaine, as that isn't a moderate drug). I agree that "everything in moderation" is a very general statement that doesn't always work, but no point in arguing over it. When the statement is applied to diets, things like beer and sugar (dark chocolate!) in moderation can be helpful and good for your body. I am not one to "justify eating things that can cause harm" with this statement. Rather I was pointing out that sometimes it is okay to give in to what your body is craving; if you have a balanced and regimented diet, you probably need it .