Vuelta guest influencer controversy – Organisers will keep content creator at race despite backlash as they make one key change to role

August 24, 2026

Vuelta a España organizers will keep influencer Erola Jons at the race despite backlash over a clip in which she made an awkward comment to Tadej Pogačar. However, she will no longer have access to riders in mixed zones, team areas, or checkpoints, and organizers have asked her to adopt a more appropriate content style. They defended the role as a way to attract younger audiences while complementing traditional cycling media. Cycling Up To Date