Tour of Britain/Podium Girls

[shootingstar]

Short blog here
http://jezebel.com/5613749/the-patro...ns-podium-girl
The discussion comments are interesting as well.

"No, the "crushingly depressing" fact is this: the hostesses are often top cyclists themselves. The Tour of Britain is the nation's most important cycling event. It is also all-male. The only way women can participate is through capitalizing on their looks and handing out awards. Most of the podium girls are not aspiring models or actresses—they're athletes, looking for a way to participate in the biggest event of their chosen sport."

That is sad. I don't follow major bike racing competitions within North America, if this does/will happen, it is hoped that some strong female racing cyclists speak out and refuse 'hostessing" duties.

[loopybunny]

Interesting... thanks for sharing.

What they're paid is insulting. If I were in their shoes, I'd almost rather do it as a volunteer.

I wonder what Jen Caudill thinks of this.

Edited: Nevermind, Jen commented on Twitter. She won't be applying. However, she also didn't really give an opinion.

[malkin]

Spectator, maybe, if not podium girl?