Race Recap – Big M “State Championships” – A Family Affair

October 25, 2020
Hughes and Hughes

We still think of MiSCA as our state championship series, so don’t worry racers nothing has suddenly changed. However, adults like to race too, and in the era of COVID-19 we are immensely thankful that Fun Promotions decided to host a CPS State Championship race to replace the MMBA Championship Point Series that normally runs all summer.

In a typical race recap, even in the off-season, we only write about the kids who make up our youth mountain bike team. Today though, I’m going to give a shout out (at the end of the article) to the coaches and parents that raced today. Mountain biking can be a family affair, and this weekend was a great example of parents and kids both racing at the same time. Our youngest racer this weekend was Will Hughes, who races Upper Elementary at MiSCA. He did a solo 8-mile lap into the deep wilderness of the Manistee National Forest in the 14-under beginners class yesterday. At the same time, parents and coaches raced in classes from Elite to Beginner. What a day!

Coach Zuelke racing.
Coach Miller and Mike Brower making a scene.
Olivia Miller, Emma Cavner, Anabel Miller, Madine Whitmer and Addison Forrester cheering.
Photo credit: Karen Brower.

FULL RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE

Coyotes Racer Results:

  • Kyan Olshove, 2nd, Elite Men Open, 1h28’47” (need a photo!)
  • Luke Zuelke, 11th, Elite Men Open, 1h38’44”
  • Madine Whitmer, 1st, Sport Women 18-under, 1h17’25”
  • Anabel Miller, 2nd, Sport Women 18-under, 1h17’26”
  • Addison Forrester, 3rd, Sport Women 18-under, 1h29’14”
  • Haydon Frehr, 4th, Sport Men 18-under, 1h13’09”
  • Eric Hoffman, 5th Sport Men 18-under, 1h13’11”
  • Jacob Boon, 7th, Sport Men 18-under, 1h13’52”
  • Emma Cavner, 2nd, Beginner 14-under Boys & Girls, 45’46”
  • Olivia Miller, 5th, Beginner 14-under Boys & Girls, 50’32”
  • Will Hughes, 6th, Beginner 14-under Boys & Girls, 56’08”
  • Marshal Aerts, 1st, Beginner Boys 15-18, 48’19”
  • Luke Zuelke
  • Madine Whitmer
  • Anabel Miller
  • Addison Forrester
  • Haydon Frehr
  • Eric Hoffman
  • Jacob Boon
  • Emma Cavner
  • Olivia Miller
  • Will Hughes
  • Marshall Aerts
COYOTES RACERS

Coaches and Parents

  • Rob Martin, 3rd, Elite Men 40+, 1h36’50”
  • Aaron Zuelke, 2nd, Expert Men 40+, 1h43’18”
  • Eric Forrester, 16th, Expert Men 40+, 1h54’12”
  • Courtney Roberts, 2nd, Sport Women 19-39, 1h27’10”
  • Brian Miller, 3rd, Sport Men 40-49, 1h12’46”
  • John Frehr, 5th, Sport Men 40-49, 1h18’40”
  • Nate Aerts, 8th, Sport Men 40-49, 1h30’45” (no picture, sorry Nate!)
  • Mark Hughes, 1st, Beginner Men 40-49, 41’48”
  • Alan Hoffman, 2nd, Beginner Men 50+, 43’46”
  • Pete Boon, 3rd, Beginner Men 50+, 48’10”
  • Jay Cavner, 3rd, Beginner Clydesdale, 1h01’00” (need a photo!)
  • Rob Martin
  • Aaron Zuelke
  • Eric Forrester
  • Courtney Roberts
  • Brian Miller
  • John Frehr
  • Mark Hughes
  • Alan Hoffman
  • Pete Boon
COYOTES COACHES!

2020 Sponsors – THANK YOU

These generous organizations make it possible to subsidize your gear purchase, put on practices, and helped ensure our team’s continuity through the COVID crisis of 2020.  We literally exist due to their generous support.
West Michigan Coast Riders
West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance
Central District Cyclery
Breakaway Bicycles and Fitness
Campus West
Jason Ryan, State Farm Agent
Zeigler Automotive
Electromedia
Velocity Wheels
Hammer Nutrition
Barn Beam Mountain Biking