Who are the Cyclones?
Lansing’s only kids’ mountain biking team
We are a community-based kids’ mountain bike team located in the greater Lansing area for kids pre-k through high school.
Whether you’re just learning to ride a bike or have been ripping trails for years, we’d love to have you join our team!
We ride together from Spring to Fall, with a focus on building community, making friends, and respecting the trails and those we share it with.
Our practices consist of skills coaching and trail application. Our team of parent-coaches works with kids of all ability levels to help them be safe and grow their confidence on the trails.
We participate in the Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association race series during the Fall as well as other mountain bike races throughout the year. Our racers have fun, improve their skills, and try their best.
To learn more about how you can ride with us, just send us an email or click the link below and we’ll get in touch with you!
Competition at its Funnest
As a race team, we know that ‘winning’ can mean a lot of different things. For our racers, ‘winning’ means trying our best, learning, growing, and pushing ourselves to improve while still enjoying the sport we love. Mountain bike racing can be a tough sport. Pedaling for miles in the hot sun at blistering speeds takes a toll on our riders, so we work hard to make race days as fun (and safe) as possible. We encourage our racers to ride their own race and not lose sight of the fact that they get to spend the day riding awesome trails! We also don’t want to forget that we are not alone on the trails. Hundreds of other kids are racing by our side, enjoying the same sport that we are and there’s room on the trail for all as long as we remember to be respectful and considerate of others.
Through hard work, skill development, and more than a little grit, we know our racers can reach their best. Our goal as coaches is to meet our racers at their level and work hard to give them the skills and coaching they need to take their mountain bike dreams as far as their legs can carry them!
Races we participate in
MiSCA Race Series
The MiSCA Race Series is the only mountain bike race series dedicated to kids in Michigan! These youth-only races are for elementary, middle, and high school ages. Courses are designed and modified to fit all ages, rider ability, and skill levels, with at least 24 categories of competition available at each race.
Non-MiSCA Races
While not specifically designed for kids, there are a number of other races throughout the year. Our racers have taken part in the DTE DownCountry Enduro, Rust-Shaker, Custer’s Stampede, and Custer’s Last Stand races and we look forward to participating in even more!
Adventure!
Not a racer? Not a problem! Most of us fell in love with mountain biking for the pure joy and excitement of spending time on the trails! Each ride is a new adventure and having the skills and support to make that adventure safer and more enjoyable is key to building tomorrow’s biking community!
Being part of our mountain biking team isn’t just about competing— it’s also about having fun and building friendships that last. Through shared adventures on the trails and team activities, kids forge bonds that go beyond biking. Whether it’s exploring new trails, overcoming challenges together, or simply sharing laughs during practice, our team emphasizes the joy of riding and the camaraderie it brings. We believe that fostering a supportive environment is just as important as developing technical skills, ensuring that every member feels valued and part of our biking family.
More information
Practice Times
Spring and Summer
Tues and Fri, 6pm – 8pm
Fall
Tues and Thurs, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Trails
We ride at the following trails:
- Burchfield Park in Holt
- Anderson Trail in Lansing
- West Lansing Trail in Lansing
- ICD Trail in Mason
- Sleepy Hollow State Park in St. Johns
- Fox Memorial Park in Potterville
- Bennett Park in Charlotte
Check out MMMBAs website for more details on local trials!
Waivers
We ask everyone that joins us on the trails to fill out liability waivers, media release forms (for social media posts), photo release forms (for website usage and promotional material), and emergency contact information forms. We will have these forms available for you to complete when you join us in person.
Meet the coaches
Our coaches train kids in the fundamentals of riding. From mastering balance and control to navigating obstacles and understanding trail etiquette, our coaches are dedicated to building strong foundational skills in a safe and supportive environment. Through structured lessons and hands-on practice, young riders develop confidence and proficiency, preparing them for thrilling adventures on two wheels while emphasizing safety and fun every step of the way.
In compliance with MiSCA policy, all of the parents that ride with our team are level 1 coach certified. This includes background checks, concussion awareness training, and how to coach kids on the trail. A handful of our coaches have level 2 certification which also includes CPR/Fist Aid training, and two of our coaches are level 3 certified which includes completing training courses for mountain bike skills coaching.
Andy Keen
Andy is a MiSCA level 2 coach and ride leader. He organizes our practices schedules and locations.
Katie Eaton
Katie is a MiSCA level 3 coach and is in the team manager, in charge of the social and administrative tasks.
Mark Howard
Mark is a MiSCA level 3 coach and is the primary skills coach for the team.
Meet the coaches
Our coaches train kids in the fundamentals of riding. From mastering balance and control to navigating obstacles and understanding trail etiquette, our coaches are dedicated to building strong foundational skills in a safe and supportive environment. Through structured lessons and hands-on practice, young riders develop confidence and proficiency, preparing them for thrilling adventures on two wheels while emphasizing safety and fun every step of the way.
In compliance with MiSCA policy, all of the parents that ride with our team are level 1 coach certified. This includes background checks, concussion awareness training, and how to coach kids on the trail. A handful of our coaches have level 2 certification which also includes CPR/Fist Aid training, and two of our coaches are level 3 certified which includes completing training courses for mountain bike skills coaching.
Katie Becker
Katie is a MiSCA level 2 coach and has participated in many races across the state.
Lee Becker
Lee is a MiSCA level 2 coach and has raced alongside his wife, Katie.
Becky Erb
Becky is a MiSCA level 1 coach. She has participated in multiple skills clinics in the Michigan area.
Meet the coaches
Our coaches train kids in the fundamentals of riding. From mastering balance and control to navigating obstacles and understanding trail etiquette, our coaches are dedicated to building strong foundational skills in a safe and supportive environment. Through structured lessons and hands-on practice, young riders develop confidence and proficiency, preparing them for thrilling adventures on two wheels while emphasizing safety and fun every step of the way.
In compliance with MiSCA policy, all of the parents that ride with our team are level 1 coach certified. This includes background checks, concussion awareness training, and how to coach kids on the trail. A handful of our coaches have level 2 certification which also includes CPR/Fist Aid training, and two of our coaches are level 3 certified which includes completing training courses for mountain bike skills coaching.
Liz Kyer
Liz is a MiSCA level 2 coach and has coached with Adventure Team as well.