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 …
Merrell Volunteer Slots
Merrell is 1 of 2 of our home races, and it’s likely going to be our best-attended and most fun event of the year! Here are a few things we need from you: Thank you for your support and let’s make this race the best one yet!
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 …
Lakeshore Park Recap and Year End Party
This past weekend at Lakeshore Park was a blast! It was a weekend full of friendly puppies and dogs excited to see everyone rip around the trails. The parking situation was not bad and several of us enjoyed a quick ride from a nearby lot to enjoy the Sunday race day. Thanks to all the paw-some participants and their adorable …
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 …
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 …
Addison Oaks Recap
The 2019 MiSCA Season kicked off with a dual-victory for the Coyotes as they won both the Middle School and High School races amid stiff competition. The final scores were incredibly tight but the Coyotes talented squad sealed the win with a great team performance. Individual Podium Finishes The Coyotes earned a number of podium finishes, and while we’re proud …