Sometimes the best “where” is a local pub that’s known for cycling. In London, places like The Looking Glass in Hackney play it loud. In the US, check for “bike-friendly” bars—they’ll have the stage on a big screen and a fan cheering at nothing.
And if you’re crashing at a friend’s place, bring beer. Wine is optional, but cycling and red wine are a French match made in heaven—or hell for your liver.
