The Rides
Mike Nosco Memorial Bicycle Ride
Our marquis event, held on November 3rd in memory of Mike Nosco.
The Unofficial Mike Nosco Memorial Bicycle Ride
Same ride as our marquis event but departs from Trek Bicycle in Westlake Village. The date and time may change annually but it is always either right before or right after November 3rd. Bring your legs, your big heart & your climbing gears!
Nosco Dirt Ride
Test your limits on the full 80 kilometers (50 miles) route with beautiful scenery, the best trails, and 7,000 feet of climbing. Happening November 1, 2026. More details to come.
The Backbone Challenge
A self-guided, self-supported ride, held mid-year, 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 latest 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 OFFICIAL ride planned for 2026.
However, join us for the UNOFFICIAL NOSCO RIDE on October 31, 2026 departing from Trek Bicycle in Westlake Village.
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.