Hottest Podium Girls of the Tour De France

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Cue the '80s music, prepare the cheap flower bouquets and sew the stuffed animals. We're just about ready for the historic podium celebration we've come to expect at the annual Tour de France.

But we're less concerned with the arbitrary gifts given to the cyclists then we are with the beautiful women who continue to grace the winner's circle...or rather, steps.

As we jump for joy in preparation of another beautiful display, let's take a look at the hottest girls to ever grace the podium.

Only sexy smiles and rewarding pecks on the cheek can possibly give these bike riders relief from hours upon hours of uphill riding.

Step right up and enjoy the show, beginning June 30th.

10. Icing on the Cake

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Three weeks of pure physical abuse can only be complemented by this loving tandem.

9. An Award-Winning Smile

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There's nothing quite like finishing miles of uphill battle only to get a red-lipped smack on the cheek from a delighted podium girl.

8. Back and Yellow

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As the winner of last year's Tour de France, Cadel Evans must be feared by most.

But we're betting this podium girl steals the whole show.

7. A Winning Attitude

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A look is worth a thousand words, and these girls are pretty clear in their approach. "No cameras until we're up on the podium."

6. Round of Applause

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3,200 kilometers (2,000 miles) in less than a month...impressive.

5. Where's Waldo

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Polka-dotted support. It doesn't get any more vibrant.

4. Appreciation Day

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An honest distraction for most racers...the flowers that is.

3. Trading Places

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This brilliant Kodak moment forces us to question whether the podium girl is the one who's just earned a victory. We'll go with yes.

2. The Flower Girl

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This smiley podium girl looks ready to simultaneously walk down the aisle while tossing flower pedals at young children and greet Tour de France legends.