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Yeah I'm signed up for TPR and can't figure out if it's worth bothering with aerobars or not as you're either climbing or descending for most of it. Useful for hanging shit on though.
I use them as much as poss on the usual kind of UK audax / long distance events in a similar way you describe - I'll have 30 mins of 'heads down' on them and then have a break to drink in the scenery etc
I've still got some carpal tunnel from APN back in May, which isn't great, but has improved via flossing exercises - and I know this is likely down to gripping the hoods too tightly on various sharp climbs.
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I use mine almost always for non-technical descending, usually for on the flat and often for gentle climbs.
I don't use them for steep hills, either up or down. I usually don't use them in urban areas or after dark, or if the road surface is bad. I also come off them for a break now and then, or to eat, play with my phone, look at the scenery, etc.
I would love to know what the % is! I expect it's lower than 50%.