West Michigan Coyotes

West Michigan Coyotes We are a MTB racing team of student-athletes Grades K-12 from across West Michigan. Welcome to the West Michigan Coyotes. We abide by three principles:

1.

As of 2022, we have members from across the area, as far north as Grant, south to Sturgis and along the corridor from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (including Forest Hills, EGR, Spring Lake and Grand Haven). Mountain biking is a great sport for everyone. Starting while you’re still in elementary school, middle school or high school sets you up for a lifetime of fun in the woods.

2. Racing is fun, and

racing together is even more fun. Our team, while competitive and excited to win a team championship some day, really revolves around having a good time on your bike.

3. Sportsmanship is contagious.

08/20/2026

Race week🤘

LETS GO COYOTES!

08/20/2026

Varsity doesn’t happen overnight.

It’s built through years of practices, race mornings, hard climbs, missed lines, better lines and chasing teammates who are just fast enough to make you faster.

This season, five riders will represent the Coyotes in Varsity Men: Ray, Easton, Cam, Will and Tristan.

They’ve each taken a different route to get here. Now they get to line up together, represent this team and show the younger Coyotes exactly where all that riding can lead.

Meet your 2026 West Michigan Coyotes Varsity Men.

Ray. Easton. Cam. Will. Tristan.

The names are out. Now let’s go racing. 💙💛

08/19/2026

One of the coolest parts of coaching a youth mountain bike team is watching the younger riders look up the trail and see what could be next.

This season, they’ll see Reese, Ocean and Sammy.

Three women who kept showing up, kept getting faster and earned their place racing at the highest level in MiSCA series. They each bring something different to the start line, but they’ll all be wearing Coyote blue and gold when the racing begins.

And yes, they are fast. Really fast.

Meet your 2026 West Michigan Coyotes Varsity Women.

Reese. Ocean. Sammy.

Let’s go racing. 💙💛

08/17/2026

Turns out there was a sequel…

The bridge is back, the Coyotes are crossing, and Sawtooth remains just as technical as ever.💙💛🫡

Huge thanks to WMMBA and every rider, parent and coach who helped rebuild all 46 feet in one Saturday.

The troll declined to comment…

THE THREE COYOTES GRUFFA Sawtooth Fairy TaleOnce upon a time, deep in the wild woods of West Michigan, there stood an ol...
08/15/2026

THE THREE COYOTES GRUFF
A Sawtooth Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, deep in the wild woods of West Michigan, there stood an old wooden bridge.

Every day, the Coyotes crossed that bridge to reach the rocky climbs, tangled roots and twisty trails of Sawtooth.

But underneath the bridge lived a very grumpy troll from the distant eastern lands.

One morning, the smallest Coyote came rolling toward the bridge.

“Trip, trap. Trip, trap,” went the little tires across the wooden planks.

“WHO’S RIDING OVER MY BRIDGE?” shouted the troll.

“It is only I, the smallest Coyote,” came the reply.

“This trail is far too technical!” complained the troll. “There are roots! And rocks! And turns!”

“Please don’t worry,” said the smallest Coyote. “A bigger Coyote is coming soon. You should complain to them.”

So the troll waited.

Before long, the middle sized Coyote came rolling toward the bridge.

“TRIP, TRAP. TRIP, TRAP,” went the tires across the wooden planks.

“WHO’S RIDING OVER MY BRIDGE?” shouted the troll.

“It is I, the middle sized Coyote.”

“This trail is much too difficult!” cried the troll. “The climbs are steep! The lines are tricky! Someone should make Sawtooth easier!”

The middle sized Coyote thought for a moment.

“You should tell the biggest Coyote,” they said. “They know exactly what to do.”

So the troll waited again.

Soon, the biggest Coyote came riding through the forest.

“TRIP. TRAP. TRIP. TRAP.”

The entire bridge shook beneath the tires.

“WHO’S RIDING OVER MY BRIDGE?” demanded the troll.

“It is I, the biggest Coyote.”

“At last!” cried the troll. “You must do something about this trail! Sawtooth is too technical, and this bridge must be made easier!”

The biggest Coyote smiled.

“You’re right. This bridge is clearly the problem.”

Then the biggest Coyote called every Coyote in the forest.

They arrived carrying hammers, pry bars and saws, along with a few friends from West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA).

Together, they tore the entire bridge down.

The troll stared up from the bottom of the ravine.

“But…how is anyone supposed to cross now?”

The biggest Coyote looked down and smiled.

“You said Sawtooth was too technical.”

And from that day forward, the troll never complained about Sawtooth again.

The end.

The Coyotes are officially locked in.🤘After practice at Merrell last night, Coach Brett gave the team the full MiSCA rac...
08/11/2026

The Coyotes are officially locked in.🤘

After practice at Merrell last night, Coach Brett gave the team the full MiSCA race day rundown…what to expect, tent logistics, volunteering and everything that keeps the weekend moving.

As you can see, the pack took it very seriously. 😂

But the biggest message was simple: ride smart, cheer louder and have fun.

Race mode…activated. Let’s go, Coyotes. 💙💛🔥

07/26/2026

Practice isn’t about riding as fast as you can…

Sometimes it’s rock drops.
Sometimes it’s trailside bike fixes.
Sometimes it’s stopping to cheer on another pack.

That’s what makes the Coyotes more than just a mountain bike team. 💙💛

May the 4th be with the Coyotes.Not saying Tyler is a Jedi…but that is a pretty confident amount of trail authority for ...
05/04/2026

May the 4th be with the Coyotes.

Not saying Tyler is a Jedi…
but that is a pretty confident amount of trail authority for someone holding a glowing blue laser sword.

Ride bikes. Trust the Force.
Yip yip.

Big thanks to for supporting the Coyotes this season.When you’re managing a big pack of riders across trails, hills, co...
05/02/2026

Big thanks to for supporting the Coyotes this season.

When you’re managing a big pack of riders across trails, hills, corners, mechanicals, snack negotiations, “I dropped my chain,” and the occasional “wait… where did that group go?” moment, clear communication matters.

These radios help our coaches stay connected, keep practices moving, and make the rider experience safer, smoother, and a little less chaotic.

Plus, they look pretty official in the team gear box, which means at least one coach is absolutely going to say “copy that” way too many times.

The pack is ready to roll. Yip yip.

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