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Maybury Race Recap

This weekend at Maybury State Park, the Coyotes took on a time trial format that had some racers pumped and others counting down to snack time. The course? Old-school MTB magic…roots, drops, and more twists than your favorite TV show finale. I personally loved it, but let’s be real, I wasn’t the one racing! We tied for the Elementary race, …

Owasippe Race Recap

Welcome to the sandy wilds of Owasippe, where the West Michigan Coyotes took on the trails and dominated…fueled by donuts, cookies, and a lot of laughter! This course is known for its extra sandy conditions and those infamous sketchy bridges (seriously, it’s like playing “don’t fall into the drink”), but our team handled it like pros. And for the record, …

Addison Oaks Race Recap

Buckle up, folks, because Race #2 was hotter than Coach Ryan’s pig intestines and sweeter than Coach Tobi’s Oreo crumble waffles (IYKYK). The Coyotes didn’t just hold on to that top series spot…we devoured it, washed it down with waffles, and probably left a trail of crumbs on the course. Between blazing fast rides, hilarious pre-race interviews (because apparently “looking …

Merrell Race Weekend Recap

Welcome to the first race weekend of the season, and guess what? The West Michigan Coyotes have already shown that we’re ready to lead the pack! 🏆 We came out strong in both the Elementary and Middle School categories, setting the tone for what’s sure to be an epic season. If you weren’t there, don’t worry, I’ve got all the …

Parent Volunteers Needed for Race Weekend

Wanna be the unsung hero of our pack? Got a hitch and a heart of gold? Then buckle up, because we need YOU to be our trailer-toting superstar! Why join the hauling hall of fame? So hitch up that trailer and let’s roll! Your odometer’s about to spin a tale of legend. Who knows? You might just become the Paul …

2024 Practice Pack Placement (all riders K-12)

We use “practice packs” to sort riders by speed, ensuring a group of relatively similar riding speeds at practice. This helps build confidence and friendships as the group of riders stays the same throughout most of the season. Time Trial for Pack Placement To get you placed into a practice pack, we ask each rider to complete a 10-20 minute …

Heritage Park Race Review

In its third year as a MiSCA venue, Heritage Park served up some great racing on a course that combines fun and flowy singletrack, sandy loose corners along with some wide two track for passing. The weather was cool in the morning and fairly warm in the afternoon which made it a great day for racing! On Saturday, the sun …

Young Guns

Merrell Race Weekend Recap

Greetings, mountain bike enthusiasts and of course all the proud parents! It’s time to relive the Coyotes race weekend at Merrell, our home course. As a coach, I couldn’t be prouder of the incredible effort and sportsmanship displayed by our riders.  Saturday: Elementary Kids ShineOn Saturday morning, the atmosphere at Merrell was buzzing with youthful energy as our elementary school …