I'd say, 'cycling,' is healthier than drinking -- if, you have to choose -- but, there seems to be a lot more info about the benefits of alcohol than was ever conceded in the past, one of'm being... longevity, e.g.,
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the...rate-drinking/
Benefits of alcohol
According to this website, there is evidence that drinking wine provides the following health benefits:- Promotes longevity
- Reduces heart attack risk
- Reduces risk of heart disease
- Reduces risk of Type 2 diabetes
- Lowers risk of stroke
- Cuts risk of cataracts
- Cuts risk of colon cancer
- Slows brain decline
Alcohol consumption is not without risk but you don't have to 'Google' the Mayo Clinic to learn that riding a bike isn't a risk-free activity either.