Welcome to the only mountain bike race series dedicated to kids in Michigan! These youth-only races are for elementary, middle, and high school-ages. No team affiliation is required – students can participate as individuals. Courses are designed and modified to fit all ages, rider ability, and skill levels, with at least 17 categories of competition available at each race.
- Varsity (male grades 9-12, female grades 9-12)
- Junior Varsity (male grades 9-10 & 11-12, female grades 9-12)
- Novice (male grades 9 & 10-12, female grades 9-12)
- Middle School Advanced (male grades 6-8, female grades 6-8)
- Middle School (male grades 6-7 & 8, female grades 6-8)
- Upper Elementary (male grades 4-5, female grade 4-5)
- Lower Elementary (male grades 3 & under, female grades 3 & under)
If you’re a student and are ready to get riding with us, have your parent sign up for an SportsSignUp Play account today! Registration opens March 1st for our annual program and each race at MiSCAbike.org/register. To be eligible to race, students must be registered in SportsSignUp Play ($50 annually). Additionally, the rider will register for the races they plan to participate in (additional costs shown below). You do not need to join a team to race, but you must register via SportsSignUp Play. Please apply for financial assistance if cost is a concern MiSCAbike.org/scholarship
We want everyone to join a club and try out mountain biking, so new riders can use promo code FIRSTYR to waive their annual fee!
Please review MiSCA’s guidelines and racing rules.
D&D Bicycles 2020 MiSCA Race Series
- August 30: Cycletherapy | Hickory Glen
- September 13: Fraser Bicycle | Addison Oaks
- September 20: Cannonsburg Ski Area
- October 4: Wheels In Motion | Milford Trail
- October 11: Merrell Trail
- October 18: Newton Timing | Bloomer Park
RACE #1: AUG 30 – Hickory Glen Park | Commerce, MI
Presented by Cycletherapy Bicycles, we are pleased to introduce Hickory Glen to the roster as our season opener! A local favorite, this trail rides like a playground. While there is not much elevation, the tight and twisty nature of “The Hick” will heavily reward strong bike handling skills. The smaller footprint of this trail will allow for plenty of action-packed spectator opportunities! Playground facilities will also be available. Trail Maintained by the Motor City Mountain Biking Association (MCMBA) Click here for more event details!
RACE #2: SEP 13 – Addison Oaks County Park | Leonard, MI
Presented by Fraser Bicycle, Addison Oaks returns for 2020! Accommodating park personnel, meticulously maintained flowy and fun trails, and great facilities make this trail system a rider favorite. New for this year, we will be coordinating with Clinton River Area Mountain Biking Association (CRAMBA) to host both our race and the MMBA CPS race during the same weekend! (CPS race held on Saturday 9/12, MiSCA race held on Sunday) This favorite venue is a gem and we are glad to be back! Trail Maintained by CRAMBA.
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RACE #3: SEP 20 – Cannonsburg Ski Area | Belmont, MI
7/30/2020: Venue Changed from Fort Custer Recreation Area. Every mountain bike race series can use a course with a little elevation change. With plenty of rolling hills, challenging climbs, and exciting descents Cannonsburg Ski Area does not disappoint! Ample room for staging and team tents makes viewing and racer support accessible for families. Park staff plans to open the food deck and icecream stand so families can stay fueled for the action. We look forward to this racing this fun venue again in 2020. Limited overnight trailer camping may be available, contact park for more information. Trail maintained by the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance.
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RACE #4: OCT 04 – Milford Trail | Milford, MI
Presented by Wheels In Motion – We are excited to introduce Milford Trail for 2020! Built just steps away from downtown Milford and home base of the Milford Bike Festival, this trail has some punchy climbs and twisty singletrack suitable for all skill levels. Milford Trail will provide an excellent opportunity to view plenty of the action as this is a very spectator-friendly course! Once you are parked, amenities in downtown Milford are a short walk (or bike ride) away! The race will be staged out of the Carls Family YMCA in Milford. Trail Maintained by the Motor City Mountain Biking Association (MCMBA).
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RACE #5: OCT 11 – Merrell Trail, Belmont, MI
Merrell is another returning trail for 2020! A machine-built trail that was built specifically with mountain bikers in mind, this trail flows and takes you for a fun ride, while still introducing some technical challenges in the form of roots and rocks. Merrell alternates direction depending on the day, so please plan your pre-rides accordingly. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday follow red Arrows in a counter clockwise direction. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays follow yellow arrows in a clockwise direction. Parking and main staging area will be out of the Art Van Sports complex off of Ten Mile Rd in Rockford. Trail maintained by the West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance.
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RACE #6: OCT 18 – Bloomer Park, Rochester Hills, MI
Presented by Newton Timing, MiSCA returns to Bloomer Park for our State Championship race! Bloomer Park is home to Michigan’s only outdoor velodrome. Our most technical course of the series, this will be a true test for our state championship! Bloomer’s trails have a great mix of fast and flowy combined with technical features and tough climbs to keep riders on their toes. Modern restrooms, playgrounds, and pavilion space will be available. Trail maintained by the Clinton River Area Mountain Biking Association.
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