Well I pop out for a while and all hell breaks loose.
First off, nothing whatsoever offensive about the picture.
The comment, in my opinion not offensive depending on the context that its posted or interpreted of course.
Intention, light hearted banter on a thread that had the potential to be a tad boring. Some may say childish banter, but banter none the less. Nothing sinister. Unfortunately there are those how have chosen to interpret banter as the work of satin and even link it to gang rape.
Anyway back to reality
Podium girls, do we need them. No
Do they enhance cycling or other sport. No
Incidentally there are far more worrying things that damage the image of cycling, than podium girls.
Enjoy your weekend.