Quote Originally Posted by PscyclePath View Post
Aero bars are for solo riding in events like triathlons and time trials where you can't draft or ride in a group. Or for solo touring or recreational riding where you want to get a little more aerodynamic and cheat the wind.

They are NOT for group riding, because your bike handling will be a lot more squirrelly, and your hands are far, far away from your brake levers. It's very bad manners to use aerobars on a group or mass event ride.
YAY!!! I wish someone would get on the loudspeaker at the beginning of a mass event ride and say "ANYONE WITH AEROBARS PLEASE STEP TO THE REAR OF THE LINE!!!"
Good response.