The modern trend for high drop bars.

[albion]

After riding drops for most of my life I appreciated the relaxed always in control nature of the hybrid immediately.
I have converted a road bike to flat bar and strangely find the mid way stance it gives a compromise I have grown to love.

With more choice out there I do think it will fast become a preference for the leisure rider.
The supposed 'modern trend' hints that this could be the case.

 

[thegravestoneman]

Having the handlebars in the most ergonomically advantageous position is not a new trend.

Ignore my Mum. She was wondering why that chap was holding up a cigarette case, and why he was wearing a silver plastic hat with slots in it.

ahh! North road bars on show still find em a lovely relaxed way of riding, particularly with a fixed.

 

[Boris Bajic]

He took drugs which enhanced his performance. He even admitted it.

Case closed.

Nothing about that on the Internet.

I think you're pulling my leg!

Is this the chap from Texas who was terribly ill and then won all those races?

Not exactly the kind of chap who'd cheat, I think.