Originally posted by N_C
the thing about drinking and riding bike is if you have a accident at least you won't kill someone else in the process, just yourself if it involves a car. but i still would not recommend it.
Not entirely true. A drunk cyclist hit and killed a ped in Newcastle, Australia about ten years ago. OK, it's not the most common thing in the world, but it's still a possibility. If you're going to go out drinking, either arrange a ride with someone who isn't drinking, or use public transport.