Originally Posted by msu2001la

Or fast.

It's worth noting that only 1 out of 5 riders in that last shot is even trying to ride. Their bikes were poorly suited for the task. The fact that they were able to suffer their way up and over these climbs on vastly inferior equipment is a testament to their determination and skill.
Put any of those guys on a modern carbon gravel bike with 40mm tubeless tires, disc brakes and wide range gearing and they would've obliterated the competition on those roads.