I do hold on the flats next to the stem to get a nice tuck when i'm racing.
i tried holding the bar by the stem, and i found can breathe so much better, especially if my elbows are locked
i seem to be the same, i also seem to ride faster when my hands are by the stem on the drops with straight arms even though im less aerodinamic, maybe its a comfort thing, also ride slower with wide risers
I'll take some pics from the top of the dam on a Day when i'm feeling more adventurous....you have to climb a fence sideways for about 30meters hanging over a huge drop so its kinda sketchy.
Look good mate....BUT...this is for roadies and fixies
Oh sorry, didn't know, just thought I'd put them here as you guys seemed less professional (in a good way) than the other photography group, they don't really want anything to do with anyone like me aha.