There is a guy with the local club that rides a Cinelli with no handlebar tape. I noticed that guy. I also can't keep up with him on my modern bike.

I don't bother going on group ride with modern bikes while on a vintage steed. I don't have anything with low gear ratios or really wide handlebars. My Raleigh pro has some crazy 45/21 low gear. It's really hilly here though. I do see a lot of exposed cables on bikes passing through town. That makes me feel good.