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It is also a part of the modelling industry that provides an income to many people
Hahaha lol.
Anyway, yeah. Using podium girls to hand over prizes + smooches can get fucked. Love the idea of using local/national yoot cyclists instead.
I don't really like the idea of using woman cyclists to present the prizes. You don't see male domestiques handing out any flowers to race winners, so why should the women have to do it? The association with podium girls picked for their appearance is tainted, and starting to pick women for their skills instead of their boobs is still going to be tainted. It can fuck off.
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As I said on the TdF thread, this isn't something limited to cycling, think of F1 girls, or cheerleaders. In Cheltenham ahead of a race meet you'll have models dressed in jodhpurs, boots, tweed jackets and riding helmets handing out flyers in the town centre. It is also a part of the modelling industry that provides an income to many people.