With the speeds the pro's climb these mountains, aero is still a big deal. For you and me slogging along it's almost all weight that matters. But not for the pros.
Keep in mind that arodynamic drag is not a function of ground speed, but airspeed. If you ride slowly in a relatively windy place, your airspeed can easily be twice of your ground speed.
That said, given how many of us are overweight, worrying about a couple of kilos on the bike is funny talk anyway.
That said, given how many of us are overweight, worrying about a couple of kilos on the bike is funny talk anyway.