{"id":28,"date":"2022-09-30T11:22:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T11:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prettydamnedfast.com\/?p=28"},"modified":"2022-09-30T11:23:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T11:23:18","slug":"podium-girl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prettydamnedfast.com\/blog\/2015\/7\/5\/nopodiumgirls\/","title":{"rendered":"Podium Girl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Podium girl is a term used in cycling to refer to a woman who is present on the podium after a race to congratulates the winners with a kiss and a trophy. The podium girl has been a tradition in cycling since the early days of the sport and continues to be popular today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
While some people argue that the podium girl is outdated and sexist, others believe that she is an essential part of cycling culture. In recent years, there has been an effort to increase diversity among podium girls, with an emphasis on featuring women of all shapes, sizes, and ethnicities. Ultimately, whether or not the podium girl remains a part of cycling will be up to the sport’s fans and participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For decades, podium girls have been a fixture of the cycling world. They are typically young and attractive women who stand on podiums to present awards to winners of races. However, in recent years, there has been a growing movement to eliminate podium girls from cycling events. The primary argument against podium girls is that they are sexist and objectify women. Proponents of this view point out that most podium girls are selected for their looks, rather than their accomplishments, and that they are often required to wear revealing clothing. While podium girls have been a traditional part of cycling culture, it appears that their days may be numbered. In an increasingly progressive and inclusive world, it is likely that the role of podium girl will eventually be phased out entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tour de France is one of the most highly-anticipated annual sporting events in the world. Every July, the world’s best cyclists embark on a grueling three-week race through France, covering more than 2,000 miles. At the end of each stage, excited spectators flock to the podium to watch as the riders are awarded their prizes. And of course, no podium is complete without a beautiful podium girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So who are these lucky ladies? podium girls are typically models who are chosen to represent the race’s sponsors. In addition to handing out prizes, they often wear promotional materials and help to generate excitement for the event. As a result, podium girls play an important role in the Tour de France’s success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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