Originally Posted by Spoonrobot

Here's a great example of what can happen riding in the hoods (@2:35). This is an experienced rider who got knocked off the hoods due to a embedded rock in the gravel road. His tumbling bike took out another rider as well. I was in front of this crash but even so I now distance myself from riders on the hoods during descents and cornering. It's not as safe a position, even with my 5XL hands I know that the drops are safer and more effective for what's important - staying in control of the bike.