Drinking technique whilst in a fast group ride or race!

This is a great tip for safely drinking in a fast group ride or race.
When you reach for your water bottle on the down tube, twist your hand so the pinky is at the top and the thumb is at the bottom. Remove the bottle from the cage with this grip and untwist your hand as you bring the bottle to your mouth. When it arrives, it's at a much steeper angle than if you had grabbed the bottle with a handshake grip. The steeper angle means that the water flows without you having to raise your elbow or turn your head.