He's still the only rider with those bars, which he took from the track (it's caused a sponsor conflict as well I believe), but the lever position is getting more in fashion with other riders, including the Remco.
He's all about finding (marginal?) aero gains to compensate for his non-aero tall figure, also see the 'wrists turned in' position when he's riding track.
All Dutch speaking forumengers should check out the post-race interviews, JW van Schip is smart, fast talking and hilarious
He's still the only rider with those bars, which he took from the track (it's caused a sponsor conflict as well I believe), but the lever position is getting more in fashion with other riders, including the Remco.