The hills of the Highlands Gravel Classic split the field with Jenna Rinehart (Rene Herse Cycles) and Daxton Mock (Trek Driftless) riding solo to elite victories at the first 2026 round of the UCI Gravel World Series in the United States.

On the 95% gravel course, Rinehart came over the line with an advantage of 4:40 to Emily Newsom (Ventum-BikeTiresDirect) while Canada's Dylan Baker took third in the elite women's race, more than 12 minutes further back.