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Mexico dominates UCI Gravel World Series in Arteaga
Mexican cyclists dominated the UCI Gravel World Series 2026 held in the mountains of Arteaga, Coahuila. The event marked the first time the state hosted an official international gravel cycling date sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
In the Elite Men's category of the 132-kilometer Gran Fondo, Ulises Castillo took first place with a time of 4 hours, 16 minutes, and 15 seconds. He led an all-Mexican podium, followed by José Antonio Prieto in second and Ángel Camacho in third. In the Elite Women's category, Ana Barrera secured first place with a time of 5 hours, 8 minutes, and 1 second, ahead of Sara Roel and Fabiola Tucci.
The competition featured various distances, including the 85-kilometer Medio Fondo and the 32-kilometer Ride. Top performers earned national championship status and secured spots for the Gravel Cycling World Championships in Australia.
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Ana Barrera · Arteaga · Coahuila · UCI · UCI Gravel World Series · Ulises Castillo
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The UCI Gravel World Series 2026 event in Arteaga was sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale. noticiasnrt.com · vanguardia.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] The event in Arteaga was the first time the state of Coahuila hosted an official UCI-sanctioned gravel cycling event. noticiasnrt.com · vanguardia.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] A total of 223 cyclists participated in the various tests of the competition. noticiasnrt.com · vanguardia.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] José Antonio Prieto finished second and Ángel Camacho finished third in the Men's Elite category. noticiasnrt.com · vanguardia.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ana Barrera won the Women's Elite category with a time of 5 hours, 8 minutes, and 1 second. noticiasnrt.com · vanguardia.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Top performers in the competition earned qualification opportunities for the Gravel Cycling World Championship in Australia. noticiasnrt.com · vanguardia.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sara Roel and Fabiola Tucci finished second and third, respectively, in the Women's Elite category. noticiasnrt.com · vanguardia.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ulises Castillo won the Men's Elite category in the 132-kilometer Gran Fondo with a time of 4 hours, 16 minutes, and 15 seconds. noticiasnrt.com · vanguardia.com.mx