Welcome to the West Michigan Coyotes. We are a Junior MTB racing team of student-athletes Grades K-12 from across West Michigan. In 2017 we started with 17 riders. These days, we have over 140 registered riders! The growth has been staggering and exciting.
Our riders hail from school districts across West Michigan from Allendale to Zeeland, Grand Rapids to Grand Haven, and nearly everywhere in between. Some team members come from as far away as South Bend or Sturgis, Traverse City or Three Rivers, and we think that’s pretty cool too!
We abide by three principles:
- Mountain biking is a great sport for everyone. Starting while you’re young sets you up for a lifetime of fun in the woods.
- Racing is fun, and racing together is even more fun. Our team, while competitive and excited to win state championships (2019, 20, 21, 22 & 24!), really revolves around having a good time on your bike.
- Sportsmanship is contagious.
Our 100% volunteer coaching staff (at all levels) are certified in CPR, First Aid, and MiSCA MTB Coaching. We also all undergo a criminal background check and follow MiSCA’s coaching guidance to ensure your kids enjoy MTB safely.
What’s New:
2025 Registration
Welcome to the 2025 Coyotes Season! Get ready to hit the trails! The Coyotes season kicks off in early June and wraps up in mid-October with the MiSCA youth-only Mountain Bike race series. Racing is optional, but fun and safety are always top priorities. Registration DetailsReturning Riders: Renew between March 1st – March 16th using the passcode sent via BAND (and email).Open Registration: Begins March 17th and runs until May 31st (or until we fill up). Your registration includes: Important: Race entries are not included in the team fee and must be registered separately through MiSCA. Volunteer Commitment Our team…
ICEMAN COMETH 2024: The MTB Catalina Wine Mixer Recap
If you’ve never heard of the Iceman Cometh, stop what you’re doing, grab a calendar, and circle the first Saturday in November (11/8/2025). This race is basically the Catalina Wine Mixer of mountain biking…yeah, it’s that big of a deal. Picture this: over 5,000 riders from all walks of life, all skill levels, and all over the country showing up to rip through 30 miles of Michigan’s finest trails from Kalkaska to Traverse City. We’re talking about the largest one-day mountain bike race in the United States, peeps. And this year? Oh, baby, it was a special one. Welcome to…