34th Annual Yankee Springs Time Trial
Apr
27
8:00 AM08:00

34th Annual Yankee Springs Time Trial

Start the MTB season off right by joining us on April 27th, 2024 for the 34th annual Yankee Springs Time Trial, the longest running mountain bike race in Michigan. As one of the largest time trial races in the Midwest, the event regularly draws over 750 participants who are looking to challenge themselves on some of the most advanced and well maintained single track in the state.
The courses are challenging and fun for all, from kids to elite racers. We have free strider and kids races ranging from 0.5 miles to 2.0 miles in length and registered races ranging from 8 miles for beginners to 22 miles for expert and elite. There is something for everyone.
The Deep Lake trail is 95% single track, but affords enough passing room for courteous racing. With participants going off every 10 seconds there is plenty of space between riders, so... it's you against the trail.
The Yankee Springs Time Trial is an all volunteer run, West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) benefit event. All proceeds go directly towards maintaining and building the many wonderful trails right here in Western Michigan. For more information, visit the WMMBA (www.wmmba.org) web site.

Register to race and get all the race day details at www.YankeeSpringsTT.org.

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Bikes Are Magic | Community Ride and Hang
May
16
5:30 PM17:30

Bikes Are Magic | Community Ride and Hang

Join us on Thursday, May 16th for a super fun MTB day! Our friends at UpCycle will be teaching some basic bike maintenance and gear safety checks at 5:30p. At 6p we'll embark on a WMMBA led group ride, with guides available for all skill levels. We'll wrap up after our ride with pizza and soda, courtesy of Rockford Bike Shop.

No fee. All ages. RSVP to trails@wmmba.org and/or here on this Facebook event. We look forward to hanging out with you all!

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GR Bike Park Trail Day
Apr
10
4:00 PM16:00

GR Bike Park Trail Day

Join us on this volunteer trail work day to accomplish some general trail cleanup and maintenance at GR bike Park with Friends of GR Parks. April 10th, 4p to dusk. Kids are welcome! Bring water, boots and gloves. Tools will be provided, but bring a shovel and a wheelbarrow if you have them! Tacos at El Cunado afterwards.

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Yankee Springs Trail Day
Apr
6
10:00 AM10:00

Yankee Springs Trail Day

More details to come! Join us on this volunteer trail work day to accomplish some trail maintenance. Prep for the Yankee Springs Time Trial, woop woop! Bring your tools. Loppers, rakes, buckets, etc. Bring work gloves, boots, and water as well. We'll supply the pizza.

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2024 Annual Membership Meeting
Feb
28
6:00 PM18:00

2024 Annual Membership Meeting

We're pleased to invite our membership and West Michigan Mountain Bikers to our 2024 Annual Membership meeting, being held at Creston Brewery (upstairs) on Wednesday, February 28th. Doors open at 6pm, we'll give a brief presentation at 6:30pm and socialize from 7p-8p.

There will be beer available for purchase and a Taco Bar available for $20. We need to provide an accurate head count for the taco bar beforehand so be on the lookout for a taco bar "RSVP" of sorts, and/or a poll in this event page.

We look forward to seeing all of you there.

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Rage at Richmond | Explore Your Parks
Oct
28
8:00 AM08:00

Rage at Richmond | Explore Your Parks

WMMBA and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks are extremely excited to announce an "Explore Your Parks" event: Rage at Richmond Bike Festival! Coming up on October 28th, 2023 at 8am there will be a spooky themed festival at Richmond, complete with food trucks, beer tent, costume contest, giveaways, pumpkin carving, multiple race events and more. This is an all ages event that will be a blast for the whole family!

There are numerous sponsors we'd like to thank for taking part:
Auto Owners Insurance
The Garage Bar & Grill
GR Outside
GRPS
Labatt Blue
Liquid Death
Mobile GR
GR Office of Equity and Engagement
GR Office of Special Events
PREMIER
Read GR
Seeds of Promise
Terra Firma
Tito's Handmade Vodka
West Side Beer

Thank you for all of your support!
We'll see you on October 28th, don't forget to wear your best costume!

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CSGA End of the Season Group Ride
Sep
14
6:00 PM18:00

CSGA End of the Season Group Ride

It’s that time of year again! CSGA closes to bikers on September 15th.

Let’s end the season the right way with our annual end of the season ride and hangout. Come ride and stick around afterwards to talk about West Michigan trails with the board. September 14th @ 6pm. Main Trailhead. Bring a chair and some questions!

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Jul
27
5:45 PM17:45

CSGA Group Ride

Join Brian Davis and Timmie Thompson at Cannonsburg State Game Area this Thursday for a WMMBA group ride! We'll do a lap and a half at a party pace, with the first lap showing folks how to bypass section 2 and bopping back in at section 3. Come hangout!

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Jun
27
6:00 PM18:00

WMMBA @ Taco Tuesday

Come hangout with us on Tuesday the 27th at Cannonsburg Ski Area for Taco Tuesday! We'll have a tent set up and might just have a few goodies to give away. Take a ride through the trail, grab a beverage and ask some questions about your favorite trails.

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Wahlfield Trail Day
Apr
1
9:30 AM09:30

Wahlfield Trail Day

Good People: We are having our 1st Trail Day of 2023 on Saturday April 1st, from 9:30 to 12:30.

We will be doing a reroute on the Fall of Utah and improving the bench cut along Mill Creek on Swimming Holes. We will meet up at the parking lot, get the safety brief, grab tools from the WMMBA tool trailer and then hike out. We’ll be using rhinos, dirt shovels, tampers, rakes, and Pulaskis as we cut in the new trail and make improvements. If you have your favorite dirt shovel or rhino, bring it along, but we’ll have tools available. And don’t worry if you haven’t ever done trail work before, we’ll train you up, and there is something for all skill sets. It’s a good time and a great way to make friends and give back. You’ll want to have work/hiking boots, work gloves, and bring your own water. The restrooms are not open yet so plan accordingly. Because we are working in close quarters with sharp tools, this is not a good one to bring the little shredders to. Pizza and fizzy beverages when we get done courtesy of the WMMBA. So, get it on your calendar! Come on out and get yourself some Trail Karma. And don’t forget to sign the waiver, because every time you sign a waiver, an Angel gets its wings

Waiver is here: https://forms.gle/WVSsSYtQrbWgVmLx9

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2023 Annual Member Meeting
Jan
17
6:00 PM18:00

2023 Annual Member Meeting

Join us at Creston Brewery on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 for our Annual Member Meeting! We’ll be discussing upcoming trail work, giving updates on new projects, answering your questions, and completing the board election. All WMMBA Allies are encouraged to attend and will receive one drink ticket. Food and beverages will be available for purchase (Taco bar, YES!). Non-Allies are welcome to join although not eligible to cast a vote in the board election. Doors open at 6:00 with the meeting starting at 7:00 pm and wrapping up at 9:00 pm. We hope to see you all there!

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Oct
7
to Oct 9

KOM Cycling | MiSCA Merrell Trail Race

  • Premier Park / Merrell Trail (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Race #5 of the D&D Bicycles 2022 MiSCA Race Series.
MERRELL TRAIL | ROCKFORD, MI

Friday, 4PM - Sunday, 5PM. The chain at the 10 mile TrailHead (gravel lot) will go up at 4pm on Friday, October 7th. The Premier Park Trailhead is the start/finish for the race.

There will be over 800 MiSCA racers and their families attending (Go Coyotes!). Thanks for helping us keep the trail clear for our young mountain bikers.

MiSCA:

These are student-only races for Elementary, Middle, and High School-ages. No team, no problem – students can participate as individuals. To be eligible to race, students must be registered in MiSCA's online system. Additionally, the rider will register for the races they plan to participate in.

- Please apply for financial assistance if price is a concern www.miscabike.org/scholarship
- Registration opens Spring 2022
- New for 2022, elementary riders will race on Saturday afternoons and older riders will race on Sundays (start times to be announced).

Trail maintained by West Michigan Mountain Bike Alliance (WMMBA) www.wmmba.org

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Oct
2
11:00 AM11:00

Merrell Trail Day

  • 3300 10 Mile Road Northeast Rockford, MI, 49341 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Time to put some work in at Merrell! We'll be starting at 11am on Sunday, October 2nd at the Premier Park Trailhead by the shed. Be sure to bring water, work boots and gloves. Hope to see you there.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5UNnaY1scjCE0_h5qdZivITAMOYSw-jPeeCg0xGaQ8P2AxQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1CH0caoY98jRWsK1GNMVZyBCrvYphUxy8CMLCDBwKxOvZ21TTSUZ8ReZc

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Jul
9
11:00 AM11:00

Merrell Trail Grand Re-opening Celebration

Merrell is coming back. Join us for ride #1!

On July 9th we will be kicking off the re-opening of one of West Michigan’s most loved trails: Merrell. With improved flow, bigger and better berms, added technical features, greater accessibility and a full re-surfacing of the trail, we know it’s going to be a hotspot for locals and tourists alike this summer. Join us for demos, group rides, food and prizes. Meeting at the Premier Park Trailhead.

Massive thank you to TrailSense for bringing their trail-building expertise to Merrell and to every volunteer that dedicated their time to making this amazing trail even better. Let’s do this.

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Apr
30
8:00 AM08:00

The 32nd Annual Yankee Springs Time Trial

Start the MTB season off right by joining us on April 30th, 2022 for the 32nd annual Yankee Springs Time Trial.  As one of the largest and longest running time trial races in the Midwest, the event regularly draws over 750 participants who are looking to challenge themselves on some of the most advanced and well maintained single track in the state. 

The course is challenging and fun for all, from beginners to elite.  The 11+ miles of trail is 95% single track, but affords enough passing room for courteous racing.  With participants going off every 10 seconds there is plenty of space between riders, so... it's you against the trail.

The Yankee Springs Time Trial is an all volunteer run, West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) benefit event.  All proceeds go directly towards maintaining and building the many wonderful trails right here in Western Michigan.

Visit https://yankeespringstt.org for more info.

Register to race here: https://www.bikereg.com/yankee-springs-time-trial-2022-wmmba-benefit-race?fbclid=IwAR3u2RK9LyVlyPrpoS5qC1Za1fOLgyED4ehElL11cQpknLWl9WI3dW_ys70

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Feb
25
10:30 AM10:30

WMMBA 2022 Annual Member Meeting

RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/2JWbbLJiX16jbUhU6

We invite all WMMBA Allies to join us on March 15th at Creston Brewery for our Annual Member Meeting!

This will be an awesome opportunity to share trail plans with you, meet new board members, answer your questions and hang out.

We'll be providing 1 drink ticket to every WMMBA member. There will be a cash bar and food available!

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Feb
3
6:00 PM18:00

WMMBA FatBike Series Race #5

Course: Indian Trails and The Underground. About 4 miles

Categories: Racing and KindaRacing. Men/Women/Under 14

Registration: Is open. Registration ends at 6pm on race day.

Race time: Racing starts at 6:40pm and KindaRacing starts at 6:45pm. Both waves are one lap,
so get ready to put it all on the line.

Awards: Top 3 men, top 3 women, top 3 youth (14 and under) per race (bragging rights)
and overall series (actual prizes).

Notes: 

  • As long as the ground is frozen a race will run.

  • Indian Trails requires a user pass that is $15 for the season. This pays for the course grooming.

  • Indian Trails is groomed and the Underground is ridden in. Use your best strategy.

  • You will be issued a number plate that is good for the whole series. A replacement plate is $50

  • At your first series race please check-in at the clubhouse for your number plate and we verify your membership. 

  • The clubhouse will be open with beer and beer food.

  • Click the buttons below to register and purchase your Indian Trails Pass.

Register here: https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=263742

Indian Trails Pass: https://www.indiantrailsgc.org/events/winterfun/

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Jan
27
6:00 PM18:00

WMMBA FatBike Series Race #4

Course: Indian Trails and The Underground. About 4 miles

Categories: Racing and KindaRacing. Men/Women/Under 14

Registration: Is open. Registration ends at 6pm on race day.

Race time: Racing starts at 6:40pm and KindaRacing starts at 6:45pm. Both waves are one lap,
so get ready to put it all on the line.

Awards: Top 3 men, top 3 women, top 3 youth (14 and under) per race (bragging rights)
and overall series (actual prizes).

Notes: 

  • As long as the ground is frozen a race will run.

  • Indian Trails requires a user pass that is $15 for the season. This pays for the course grooming.

  • Indian Trails is groomed and the Underground is ridden in. Use your best strategy.

  • You will be issued a number plate that is good for the whole series. A replacement plate is $50

  • At your first series race please check-in at the clubhouse for your number plate and we verify your membership. 

  • The clubhouse will be open with beer and beer food.

  • Click the buttons below to register and purchase your Indian Trails Pass.

Register here: https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=263742

Indian Trails Pass: https://www.indiantrailsgc.org/events/winterfun/

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Jan
21
6:00 PM18:00

*CANCELLED* 2022 Annual Member Meeting

Stay tuned for rescheduled date!

Join us for our 2022 Annual Member Meeting! We're going to discuss trail projects, trail updates, future plans and board member updates. This year's meeting is being hosted by City Built Brewing Co. in their outdoor tent on Monroe. There will be beer, white chicken chili, beer cheese and chips and some other snacks.

We hope to see everyone there!

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Jan
20
6:00 PM18:00

*VIRTUAL* WMMBA FatBike Series Race #3

We’re going virtual this week!

Registration closes at noon on Thursday. There's a link below to see if you're registered. If you're not on the list, get registered!

This all takes place in the WebScorer App. Download the app to your phone, and at the start, lap and finish of the race there will be QR codes posted. You'll scan the codes with your phone in the WebScorer app to get timed.

If this is your first race of the series, don't worry about a race plate. WebScorer will assign you a number and we'll get you your plate next week.

Race anytime from 4pm-8:30pm. The Indian Trails clubhouse closes at 9, so try and be off the course by 8:30.

We appreciate your flexibility and sticking with us through this changeup! We look forward to catching up with all of you in person next week. Find your links below.

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See if you're on the racer list: https://www.webscorer.com/registerlist?raceid=263738...

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WebScorer site to download app: https://webscorer.com

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Register to race: https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=263742

Course: Indian Trails and The Underground. About 4 miles

Categories: Racing and KindaRacing. Men/Women/Under 14

Registration: Is open. Registration ends at 6pm on race day.

Race time: Racing starts at 6:40pm and KindaRacing starts at 6:45pm. Both waves are one lap,
so get ready to put it all on the line.

Awards: Top 3 men, top 3 women, top 3 youth (14 and under) per race (bragging rights)
and overall series (actual prizes).

Notes: 

  • As long as the ground is frozen a race will run.

  • Indian Trails requires a user pass that is $15 for the season. This pays for the course grooming.

  • Indian Trails is groomed and the Underground is ridden in. Use your best strategy.

  • You will be issued a number plate that is good for the whole series. A replacement plate is $50

  • At your first series race please check-in at the clubhouse for your number plate and we verify your membership. 

  • The clubhouse will be open with beer and beer food.

  • Click the buttons below to register and purchase your Indian Trails Pass.

Register here: https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=263742

Indian Trails Pass: https://www.indiantrailsgc.org/events/winterfun/

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Jan
13
6:00 PM18:00

WMMBA FatBike Series Race #2

Course: Indian Trails and The Underground. About 4 miles

Categories: Racing and KindaRacing. Men/Women/Under 14

Registration: Is open. Registration ends at 6pm on race day.

Race time: Racing starts at 6:40pm and KindaRacing starts at 6:45pm. Both waves are one lap,
so get ready to put it all on the line.

Awards: Top 3 men, top 3 women, top 3 youth (14 and under) per race (bragging rights)
and overall series (actual prizes).

Notes: 

  • As long as the ground is frozen a race will run.

  • Indian Trails requires a user pass that is $15 for the season. This pays for the course grooming.

  • Indian Trails is groomed and the Underground is ridden in. Use your best strategy.

  • You will be issued a number plate that is good for the whole series. A replacement plate is $50

  • At your first series race please check-in at the clubhouse for your number plate and we verify your membership. 

  • The clubhouse will be open with beer and beer food.

  • Click the buttons below to register and purchase your Indian Trails Pass.

Register here: https://www.webscorer.com/registerseries?seriesid=263742

Indian Trails Pass: https://www.indiantrailsgc.org/events/winterfun/

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