Here are the benefits of ditching your racedrops:
1. Better Bike Handling
2. The Brake Levers Are Just Better
3. It’s Often Cheaper
4. There Are Dozens of Alternative Handlebar Shapes For Touring
5. More Bikepacking Handlebar Pack Options
6. Bar Tape Kinda Sucks
7. Ergonomic Grips Rock
8. MTB Shifters And Derailleurs Work Flawlessly Together
9. Rohloff/Pinion Shifter Compatibility
https://www.cyclingabout.com/drop-bars-on-touring-bikes/