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Tour de France ditching “sexist” tradition after sparking outrage

The Tour de France has ended the tradition of two models handing out prizes on the podium due to the outrage generated by its “sexist” nature. The tradition was to hire two attractive young women to deliver bouquets of flowers to the winners and the different race shirts. “data-reactid =” 23 “>The Tour de France has ended the tradition of two models handing out prizes on the podium due to the outrage generated by its “sexist” nature. The tradition was to hire two attractive young women to deliver bouquets of flowers to the winners and the different t-shirts of the race.

However, the race director announced that in 2020 the Tour de France will focus on a gender equality ceremony. “You were used to seeing the champion flanked by two models, with five local representatives on one side and another five from sponsors on the other,” Christian Prudhomme told reporters.

women discreetly kissed cyclists on both sides of the face. The race director did not confirm if any part of this tradition will continue, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, it will surely be removed. “Data-reactid =” 26 “> In the old presentation women discreetly kissed cyclists on both sides of the face. The race director did not confirm whether any part of this tradition will continue, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, it will surely be removed.

online petition to call for the ban on the “sexist tradition”. “data-reactid =” 28 “> Last year, the Tour de France became the epicenter of a strong reaction, when almost 38,000 people signed an online petition to demand the prohibition of the “sexist tradition”.

video posted on Wednesday on her Facebook page protesting in front of the Tour organizers’ office, ASO.” Data-reactid = “29”> “Women are not prizes, rewards or objects They are athletes and their place is on the podium as athletes and not as awards”Said protester Fatima Benomar in a video posted Wednesday on her Facebook page protesting in front of the Tour organizers’ office, ASO.

Someone commented: “A bouquet of flowers, a splash of champagne, a winning T-shirt and a scantily clad woman who kisses the top three riders to crown their glory. Is it really a fundamental part of the awards ceremony?

No more kisses on the cheek for stage winners. Even before social distancing it could be avoided. Listen my @cycling_podcast which explores the debate of women on the podium of some Tours back.

The Tour de France enters the 21st century and ends with the “girls on the podium”. Starting this year, there will be “male and female” models to congratulate the winners of the stage.

I’m really glad about this. Women on the podium, ring or whatever have had a bad image for a LONG time. I hope other sports (and cycling tours!) Will follow suit soon.

“The Tour de France ends its tradition of having two models handing out prizes on the podium, opting for a gender equality ceremony.” Cycling, welcome to the 21st century. Equality for all.

“The winds have changed and we have to break with this sexist tradition in cycling,” said another.

women on the grid with children before the start of the 2018 season in a move that was very well received. “data-reactid =” 48 “> The Tour de France begins in Nice on August 29. F1 also announced that it was replacing the women on the grid with children before the start of the 2018 season in a movement that had a great reception.

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