what some others said --
drop the racks
your raciest saddle
your raciest pedals/shoes
23 or 25mm tires
Ride like you stole it.
Then tell us what you decided.
Short of wearing your fastest looking racing kit, or painting it red = not much else you can do.
what is the big chainring?
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