The Rides
Mike Nosco Memorial Bicycle Ride
Our marquis event, held on November 3rd every year in memory of Mike Nosco.
The Backbone Challenge
A self-guided, self-supported ride, held July 17 to July 20, 2026, that tackles the Backbone Trail. 140 miles, 21,000 feet of climbing! Ride the entire route, take a selfie at the Santa Monica Pier. Time starts at the first checkpoint and stops when all checkpoints have been completed. Ride is tracked by Strava. To participate you must register.
Zwift Virtual Rides
The Nosco Foundation has joined together with Liv Cycling and Zwift to spread love, hope, and community virtually!
Mike Nosco Memorial Bicycle Ride
Access the 2023 Nosco Ride Guide now by clicking on the image to the left.
Start/Finish:
Dos Vientos Community Park, 4801 Borchard Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320
Date:
There is no ride planned for 2026.
Mike nosco memorial bike ride
Route Options
Helpful Links
Zwift Virtual Rides
Start/Finish:
Your Living Room
Date & Time:
Every Tuesday
1 Hour Ride, Kick Stands Up at 6:30 AM
The Nosco Foundation Ride has joined together with Liv Cycling and Zwift to spread love, hope, and community virtually! Join us on Zwift every week for a fun, social ride appropriate for all levels. Laugh and smile as you pedal along with ride leaders Jack Nosco, Janel Spilker and the Nosco Sherpas.
Together with the team at Liv Cycling, we hope this ride serves as motivation to get on your bike, a chance to invite friends to join in good healthy fun, and spread the love, hope, and community that embodies the Michael P. Nosco Foundation, Inc.
Backbone Challenge
The self-guided, self-supported Backbone Challenge Ride begins at Point Magu and covers 156 miles, with 21,830 ft of climbing on mainly dirt and gravel roads. It’s the Backbone Trail, both ways!
You must register for this ride on Strada’s KOM Challenges Page.
Are you planing to ride? Be sure to get the right gear for this event at the Primal store: https://via.primalcustom.com/collections/ts-15235