Originally Posted by bab2000

Actually the proper position of the handlebars should be so that the bottom flats of the bar are pointing toward the rear axle. This should allow you to have a proper reach and weight distribution in the drops, allowing for the length of the frame. If the drops are flat, you will be twisting your wrists away from you to grip the bar in the drops, for good support your wrists should be straight, distributing your upper body evenly between so it can allow making shifts on the down tubes.