Originally Posted by
mprelaw
^^^^ This. Next time you do a long ride, use the drops for as long as you can stand to. If it turns out that you can do most of the ride on the drops, flip the stem down. Lather, rinse, and repeat.
Oh, and don't forget to work on those core muscles.
Biggest issue I have in the drops right now is that I am wearing bulky / multiple jackets just to stay warm on the bike in the 30-50 degree weather so that on the upswing I'm mashing clothing into my hips/gut. Other than that drops are good to go.