{"id":2110367,"date":"2026-08-24T14:05:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2110367"},"modified":"2026-08-24T14:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:05:27","slug":"vuelta-a-espana-places-restrictions-on-its-own-content-creator-amid-backlash-over-interactions-with-tadej-pogacar-and-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2110367","title":{"rendered":"Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a places restrictions on its own content creator amid backlash over interactions with Tadej Poga\u010dar and others"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVjibzGwjF7ZSVLRodUHS8-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cLSHcRATZJ5wsZjNMcxxtC.jpg\" alt=\"Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates XRG - Red Leader Jersey reacts after the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] w-20 h-20 object-cover flex-none rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                    <span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;When Wout goes, you have to react&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar retains Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a lead after sizzling finale duel with Van Aert\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RJFFpQiEpGtkdSdSimBhBb.jpg\" alt=\"Detailed view of Ethan Hayter of Great Britain and Team Soudal Quick-Step competes in the breakaway with his torn jersey during the La Vuelta - 81st Tour of Spain 2026, Stage 2 a 214.3km from Monaco to Manosque 408m \/ #UCIWT \/ on August 23, 2026 in Manosque, Monaco. 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own media teams amid a swirl of controversy surrounding the nature of content being produced.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<p>Erola Jons, a 28-year-old social media figure with over 6 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, had been tasked by the race with hosting live streams on the race\u2019s YouTube and Twitch channels, for which she was granted behind-the-scenes access.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a2f26034-9fc0-11f1-93e6-d5cfc565eb74-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The content that dominates Jons\u2019 social media output and that has built her following revolves around trying to flirt with strangers in public settings, approaching men who usually react with confusion to her chat-up lines before realising they are being 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data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jons, who apparently has no experience or expertise in cycling, has continued this approach at one of the sport\u2019s biggest races, asking the world champion Tadej Poga\u010dar: \u201cWhy do you hyperventilate every time you see me?\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-2\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to multiple mainstream Spanish media outlets, the race organisation has modified Jons\u2019 role amid intense backlash, limiting her access to riders and adjusting her content brief.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t 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(Photo by  Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] aspect-square size-[75px] object-cover shrink-0 rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;They put wood on the fire&#8217; \u2013 Is Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s popularity fading as he&#8217;s booed by &#8216;haters&#8217; at the Tour de France?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oqjDWi9S3axHSnPY4tgTY9.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling Niewiadoma pictured in profile against a blue sky\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] aspect-square size-[75px] object-cover shrink-0 rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s not that I make things up&#8217; \u2013 Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney stands by FDJ United-Suez frustrations at Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT.jpg\" alt=\"NICE, FRANCE - AUGUST 9: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and TEAM SD WORX PROTIME (left), Demi Vollering of Netherlands and FDJ UNITED - SUEZ, Puck Pieterse of Netherlands and FENIX-PREMIER TECH, and Antonia Niedermaier of Germany and CANYON\/\/SRAM (right) celebrating at the podium of after the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 9 a 99.2km stage from Nice to Nice \/ #UCIWWT \/ August 9, 2026 in Nice, France. (Photo by Silvina Brodersohn - CameraSport via Getty Images).\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] aspect-square size-[75px] object-cover shrink-0 rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Eight things we learnt from a spellbinding edition of the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When he exited the truck, she asked him &#8220;Why do you hyper-ventilate every time you see me?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar asked &#8220;What? What is that?&#8221;, and when she responded &#8220;like, you breathe&#8221;, the non-plussed race leader said: &#8220;I breathe 24\/7&#8221;, before someone from the race organisation whisked him away.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the same stream, she asked a Netcompany Ineos soigneur: &#8220;Are you here to win, or to distract me? Because you are too cute.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to multiple Spanish media outlets, she also tried to approach Josh Tarling and said: &#8220;I don\u2019t think he likes interviews, and much less mine, but I have 20 stages yet to win him over \u2013 don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll win this one over quickly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tarling is racing the Vuelta just over one week after the death of his 19-year-old brother.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The content generated by Jons has attracted widespread criticism from within the cycling community and beyond. This was referenced by Jons herself on Sunday morning when she commented, &#8220;We broke the internet&#8221; after the stage 1 stream.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The broadcaster and author Laura Meseguer wrote a column for Spanish newspaper <em>El Pa\u00eds<\/em>, in which she argued that Jons was reversing years of progress made in terms of women carving out opportunities in a male-dominated sport.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The image that came across after the first stage was that of a woman without knowledge of cycling and without respect for the cyclists,&#8221; Meseguer wrote, going on to ponder the reaction had a male content creator done the same at the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In the middle of a debate over the role of &#8216;influencers&#8217;, it&#8217;s necessary to take more responsibility and reflect deeply on what audience is trying to be reached and at what cost. Let that cost not erode the progress made by women in this industry nor devalue the sport or the athletes in pursuit of entertainment and &#8216;likes.&#8217; &#8220;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jons continues on the race, and it remains to be seen how the content of her videos changes from here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-DcW3gjTt76D\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<div class=\"instagram-embed\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>A post shared by Nuno Silva | Cycling (@theycallme.super)<\/p><figcaption><cite><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by on <\/p>\n<p><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-a2f26246-9fc0-11f1-9aff-fb6197426594\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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object-cover w-full h-full\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                                                <span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post max-w-full [&amp;.sponsored-post--loaded+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden [&amp;[data-bordeaux-hook-loaded]+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\">\n            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class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">La Vuelta, Canada, or elsewhere \u2013 Where are the men&#8217;s stars riding in preparation for the Road World Championships?<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post max-w-full [&amp;.sponsored-post--loaded+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden [&amp;[data-bordeaux-hook-loaded]+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\">\n            <span class=\"font-ui-heading bg-(--ad-slot-badge-bg-color) absolute text-xs font-bold leading-[14px] tracking-normal 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Best Young Rider Jersey winner during the 11th Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2026, Stage 4 a 138.3km stage from Llanidloes to Hay-on-Wye \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 22, 2026 in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. 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own media teams amid a swirl of controversy surrounding the nature of content being produced.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-1\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<p>Erola Jons, a 28-year-old social media figure with over 6 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, had been tasked by the race with hosting live streams on the race\u2019s YouTube and Twitch channels, for which she was granted behind-the-scenes access.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"><\/aside>\n<p id=\"elk-a2f26034-9fc0-11f1-93e6-d5cfc565eb74-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The content that dominates Jons\u2019 social media output and that has built her following revolves around trying to flirt with strangers in public settings, approaching men who usually react with confusion to her chat-up lines before realising they are being 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data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jons, who apparently has no experience or expertise in cycling, has continued this approach at one of the sport\u2019s biggest races, asking the world champion Tadej Poga\u010dar: \u201cWhy do you hyperventilate every time you see me?\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-2\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to multiple mainstream Spanish media outlets, the race organisation has modified Jons\u2019 role amid intense backlash, limiting her access to riders and adjusting her content brief.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t 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#UCIWT \/ on July 06, 2026 in Les Angles, Spain. 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After the opening stage, she went to the truck behind the podium where Poga\u010dar was getting changed into his various classification jerseys for the podium ceremony, and attempted to shout questions at the world champion, who she referred to as \u2018Pogachitar\u2019.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EG7sbXchLsfNiyCnW9GK7d.jpg\" alt=\"LE LIORAN, FRANCE - JULY 14: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Yellow Leader Jersey competes in the breakaway while fans cheers during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 10 a 166.6km stage from Aurillac to Le Lioran 1240m \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 14, 2026 in Le Lioran, France. 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(Photo by Silvina Brodersohn - CameraSport via Getty Images).\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] aspect-square size-[75px] object-cover shrink-0 rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Eight things we learnt from a spellbinding edition of the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When he exited the truck, she asked him &#8220;Why do you hyper-ventilate every time you see me?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar asked &#8220;What? What is that?&#8221;, and when she responded &#8220;like, you breathe&#8221;, the non-plussed race leader said: &#8220;I breathe 24\/7&#8221;, before someone from the race organisation whisked him away.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the same stream, she asked a Netcompany Ineos soigneur: &#8220;Are you here to win, or to distract me? Because you are too cute.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to multiple Spanish media outlets, she also tried to approach Josh Tarling and said: &#8220;I don\u2019t think he likes interviews, and much less mine, but I have 20 stages yet to win him over \u2013 don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll win this one over quickly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tarling is racing the Vuelta just over one week after the death of his 19-year-old brother.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The content generated by Jons has attracted widespread criticism from within the cycling community and beyond. This was referenced by Jons herself on Sunday morning when she commented, &#8220;We broke the internet&#8221; after the stage 1 stream.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The broadcaster and author Laura Meseguer wrote a column for Spanish newspaper <em>El Pa\u00eds<\/em>, in which she argued that Jons was reversing years of progress made in terms of women carving out opportunities in a male-dominated sport.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The image that came across after the first stage was that of a woman without knowledge of cycling and without respect for the cyclists,&#8221; Meseguer wrote, going on to ponder the reaction had a male content creator done the same at the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In the middle of a debate over the role of &#8216;influencers&#8217;, it&#8217;s necessary to take more responsibility and reflect deeply on what audience is trying to be reached and at what cost. Let that cost not erode the progress made by women in this industry nor devalue the sport or the athletes in pursuit of entertainment and &#8216;likes.&#8217; &#8220;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jons continues on the race, and it remains to be seen how the content of her videos changes from here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"elk-DcW3gjTt76D\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<div class=\"instagram-embed\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version=\"6\">\n<p>A post shared by Nuno Silva | Cycling (@theycallme.super)<\/p><figcaption><cite><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by on <\/p>\n<p><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-a2f26246-9fc0-11f1-9aff-fb6197426594\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. 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(Photo by Tim de Waele\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] object-cover w-full h-full\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                                                <span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We have to question the common sense of that&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar and UAE&#8217;s breakaway-killing tactics criticised in French TV debate<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post max-w-full [&amp;.sponsored-post--loaded+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden [&amp;[data-bordeaux-hook-loaded]+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\">\n            <span class=\"font-ui-heading bg-(--ad-slot-badge-bg-color) absolute text-xs font-bold leading-[14px] tracking-normal text-left text-white px-2.5 py-[5px] left-0 top-0 empty:hidden\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative bg-gray-200\"><\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wiTqxZCJPWKHRiE7rappmm.jpg\" alt=\"Magdeleine Vallieres Mill, Kristen Faulkner, Isabella Holmgren were among the North American contingent at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] object-cover w-full h-full\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                                                <span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Overcoming RED-S, inspirational Mexican debut, and a 21-year-old in the top 10 \u2013 North American roundup from the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post max-w-full [&amp;.sponsored-post--loaded+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden [&amp;[data-bordeaux-hook-loaded]+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\">\n            <span class=\"font-ui-heading bg-(--ad-slot-badge-bg-color) absolute text-xs font-bold leading-[14px] tracking-normal text-left text-white px-2.5 py-[5px] left-0 top-0 empty:hidden\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative bg-gray-200\"><\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FVQz8aGp6nDohvU26699zH.jpg\" alt=\"Lorena Wiebes of Team SD Worx - Protime during the 37th Giro d&amp;#039;Italia Women 2026 Team Presentation in Cesenatico, Italy, on May 29, 2026. 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(Photo by  Dario Belingheri\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] object-cover w-full h-full\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                                                <span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They put wood on the fire&#8217; \u2013 Is Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s popularity fading as he&#8217;s booed by &#8216;haters&#8217; at the Tour de France?<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post max-w-full [&amp;.sponsored-post--loaded+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden [&amp;[data-bordeaux-hook-loaded]+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\">\n            <span class=\"font-ui-heading bg-(--ad-slot-badge-bg-color) absolute text-xs font-bold leading-[14px] tracking-normal text-left text-white px-2.5 py-[5px] left-0 top-0 empty:hidden\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative bg-gray-200\"><\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/oqjDWi9S3axHSnPY4tgTY9.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling Niewiadoma pictured in profile against a blue sky\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] object-cover w-full h-full\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                                                <span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s not that I make things up&#8217; \u2013 Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney stands by FDJ United-Suez frustrations at Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post max-w-full [&amp;.sponsored-post--loaded+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden [&amp;[data-bordeaux-hook-loaded]+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\">\n            <span class=\"font-ui-heading bg-(--ad-slot-badge-bg-color) absolute text-xs font-bold leading-[14px] tracking-normal text-left text-white px-2.5 py-[5px] left-0 top-0 empty:hidden\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative bg-gray-200\"><\/div>\n<p>            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gudJt74K2JHZiJzWScBRLT.jpg\" alt=\"NICE, FRANCE - AUGUST 9: Lorena Wiebes of Netherlands and TEAM SD WORX PROTIME (left), Demi Vollering of Netherlands and FDJ UNITED - SUEZ, Puck Pieterse of Netherlands and FENIX-PREMIER TECH, and Antonia Niedermaier of Germany and CANYON\/\/SRAM (right) celebrating at the podium of after the 5th Tour de France Femmes 2026, Stage 9 a 99.2km stage from Nice to Nice \/ #UCIWWT \/ August 9, 2026 in Nice, France. (Photo by Silvina Brodersohn - CameraSport via Getty Images).\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] object-cover w-full h-full\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                                                <span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Eight things we learnt from a spellbinding edition of the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post max-w-full [&amp;.sponsored-post--loaded+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/symqxGqKmbs3YEYHTQ3S2j.jpg\" alt=\"HAY-ON-WYE, WALES - AUGUST 22: Fleur Moors of Belgium and Team Lidl - Trek celebrates at podium as White Best Young Rider Jersey winner during the 11th Lloyds Tour of Britain Women 2026, Stage 4 a 138.3km stage from Llanidloes to Hay-on-Wye \/ #UCIWWT \/ on August 22, 2026 in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. 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object-cover w-full h-full\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p>                                                                                                <span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                            <span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 3<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post max-w-full [&amp;.sponsored-post--loaded+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden [&amp;[data-bordeaux-hook-loaded]+.sponsored-post--placeholder]:hidden\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\">\n            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<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Jons, who apparently has no experience or expertise in cycling, has continued this approach at one of the sport\u2019s biggest races, asking the world champion Tadej Poga\u010dar: \u201cWhy do you hyperventilate every time you see me?\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"ad-unit-2\" class=\"ad-unit\"><\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to multiple mainstream Spanish media outlets, the race organisation has modified Jons\u2019 role amid intense backlash, limiting her access to riders and adjusting her content brief.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            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After the opening stage, she went to the truck behind the podium where Poga\u010dar was getting changed into his various classification jerseys for the podium ceremony, and attempted to shout questions at the world champion, who she referred to as \u2018Pogachitar\u2019.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EG7sbXchLsfNiyCnW9GK7d.jpg\" alt=\"LE LIORAN, FRANCE - JULY 14: Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia and UAE Team Emirates - XRG - Yellow Leader Jersey competes in the breakaway while fans cheers during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 10 a 166.6km stage from Aurillac to Le Lioran 1240m \/ #UCIWT \/ on July 14, 2026 in Le Lioran, France. 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(Photo by Silvina Brodersohn - CameraSport via Getty Images).\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] aspect-square size-[75px] object-cover shrink-0 rounded-lg\"><\/p>\n<p>                        <span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Eight things we learnt from a spellbinding edition of the Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">When he exited the truck, she asked him &#8220;Why do you hyper-ventilate every time you see me?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar asked &#8220;What? What is that?&#8221;, and when she responded &#8220;like, you breathe&#8221;, the non-plussed race leader said: &#8220;I breathe 24\/7&#8221;, before someone from the race organisation whisked him away.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the same stream, she asked a Netcompany Ineos soigneur: &#8220;Are you here to win, or to distract me? Because you are too cute.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">According to multiple Spanish media outlets, she also tried to approach Josh Tarling and said: &#8220;I don\u2019t think he likes interviews, and much less mine, but I have 20 stages yet to win him over \u2013 don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll win this one over quickly.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Tarling is racing the Vuelta just over one week after the death of his 19-year-old brother.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The content generated by Jons has attracted widespread criticism from within the cycling community and beyond. This was referenced by Jons herself on Sunday morning when she commented, &#8220;We broke the internet&#8221; after the stage 1 stream.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The broadcaster and author Laura Meseguer wrote a column for Spanish newspaper <em>El Pa\u00eds<\/em>, in which she argued that Jons was reversing years of progress made in terms of women carving out opportunities in a male-dominated sport.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The image that came across after the first stage was that of a woman without knowledge of cycling and without respect for the cyclists,&#8221; Meseguer wrote, going on to ponder the reaction had a male content creator done the same at the Tour de France Femmes.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In the middle of a debate over the role of &#8216;influencers&#8217;, it&#8217;s necessary to take more responsibility and reflect deeply on what audience is trying to be reached and at what cost. 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