UCI Gravel World Series: Jenna Rinehart and Daxton Mock win Highlands Gravel in the United States

Jenna Rinehart and Daxton Mock emerged as solo victors at the Highlands Gravel, the inaugural United States event of the 2026 UCI Gravel World Series. The race saw Rinehart dominate the women's field, while Mock similarly rode away from the competition in the men's category. Emily Newsom and Lance Lakoski secured second-place finishes, marking a strong start to the domestic gravel season under the UCI banner.

This event holds particular significance as the first U.S. stop on the 2026 UCI Gravel World Series calendar, setting the tone for what promises to be a competitive year. The UCI's continued push into the burgeoning gravel scene aims to standardize and elevate the discipline, offering a clear pathway to the World Championships. For riders like Rinehart and Mock, these early-season victories are crucial for accumulating points and establishing themselves as contenders on the international stage, especially within a rapidly professionalizing segment of the sport.

While the UCI continues its earnest attempt to bring structure to gravel, the Highlands results confirm that raw power and solo efforts remain paramount. Some things, it seems, even governing bodies can't over-regulate.