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@kerley
Okay, so sounds like those who are not in control of what they are doing will not be able to stop themselves putting more effort into riding a race bike than a dutch bike. Remember the same effort will have you going faster on the race bike so it is down to effort not resultant speed. The race bike will get you there faster with same effort. Same effort as faster speed means less sweat as more wind to help with wicking (probably)
As for me, I would just ride the lightest and most efficient bike at 12mph and only have to pedal every now and again, while you would be mashing away on the dutch bike in a ball of sweat keeping up with me...