Originally Posted by Ames

Instead of ring use a cadence over 85 rpm.

Newer brake and hood designs make it easier to rest hands on them and where you rest depends on if you are drafting and the wind direction/speed.

Newer clinchers are stronger and ride just as well as the tubulars I rode in the 80's. Pump the the manufacturers psi spec.

Suprised no mention of hydration or eating while riding.