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Spinning aside - lower gears are great for hilly areas, open roads with headwinds, stopping without brakes and I have used between 64 and 66 for years.
I do lose some time on sections where I could be doing 25mph as keeping up 125rpm can get a bit much (for my fitness levels) and watching geared riders pull away is annoying for my competitive side.