To ALL the Riders, Volunteers, Sponsors and Donators,
Thank you for attending the 3rd Annual Mike Nosco Memorial Bicycle Ride.
Epic is the word I heard most used this year, Epic in the number of participants, Epic weather conditions and really Epic in the scope and magnitude of support shown to Zap and his family!
Again, this event far exceeded my expectations and I am truly overwhelmed by the whole experience, the kindness of people, sponsors, volunteers and complete strangers.
The tribute shown to my brother was incredible and what we were able to accomplish through his name is commendable.
See you all next year,
Jack
Road Bike Action Video on the 2011 MNMBR
Ride For Ronette from Travis Fant on Vimeo.
2010 Mike Nosco Memorial Bike Ride Video
Last years special guests were professional cyclist legends…
Roy Knickman’s cycling career has spanned over two decades, from early days at Toshiba/La Vie Claire to 7-Eleven, Coors Light and Mercury. Summer of 1984 he won the bronze medal in the Olympics for Mens 100 Kilometers Team Time Trial. He stopped racing at the end of 1993 to coach the US national team, but made a comeback in 1998 to ride three more years.
Andy Hampsten caught the public eye in 1985, when he won stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia. The following year, he was signed by Bernard Hinault‘s La Vie Claire team. In his first full season as a pro, 1986, he won the Tour de Suisse. He also finished the Tour de France fourth overall and claimed the white jersey of best young rider. Hampsten’s highlight came in the 1992 Tour de France when he dropped his breakaway companions to win the stage to Alpe d’Huez. He again finished the race fourth, having lost his third place to Gianni Bugno in the final time trial.
Steve Hegg is a retired track cyclist and road bicycle racer from the United States, who was a professional rider from 1988 to 2000. He represented the USA at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, where he won the gold medal in the 4000m individual pursuit and silver in the 4000m team pursuit. In road bicycle racing, Hegg became the first three-time winner of the United States national individual time trial championship, winning the elite men’s race in 1990, 1995 and 1996. In 1994, Hegg captured the United States national road race championship.
When Team Radioshack signed Chris Horner At age 37, it seemed the time to end a successful pro career. However, Chris knew he had more to give, and Radioshack has reaped the benefits of one of the best seasons he has ever had. Besides some great individual achievements, such as 10th overall in the Tour De France, and 4th overall in the Tour of California, he was instrumental in helping Janez Brajkovic win the Dauphine. Janez had few healthy bodies to count on towards the end.
Not only has Mari earned the title of being one of the best cyclists in the world, she is an amazing woman with life experience. Mari has earned many titles including multiple National titles, a World Championship and Olympic medal. Her cycling philosophy transcends into daily life as well. This is evident in her work in the community and with her clients. Her world travels and professional level of competition, has made here well seasoned in the sport as an athlete and manager. As she currently sits on the Board of Directors at USA Cycling, the United States Cycling Federation, she still finds time to ride and train with the Challenged Athletes Foundation, while consulting for Giant, Castelli and Time. Although her racing career is over, she continues to inspire women to achieve in cycling. Now residing in San Diego County, Mari is taking the time to enjoy the beach, warm sunny weather and her new cycling adventures.
David Zabriskie is one of the Worlds most popular cyclists not only for his race results, but also for his multifaceted ventures and his off-the-wall personality. Dave has posited himself as one of the best time trialists in the World. In 2005, David beat out Lance Armstrong in the prologue of the Tour de France to wear the highly coveted Yellow Jersey. During that race, David also set a record for the fastest Individual time trial in Tour de France history. David is the only American to win stages in all three of the European Grand Tours: the Giro de Italia, the Tour de France, and the Vuelta Espana. David has podium finished multiple times at the World Time Trial Championships and is the reigning and five time National Time Trial Champion. In 2009, David proved he could be a general classification rider as well in one of his best seasons to date. Dave not only won second place overall in the very popular Tour of California, but he went on to podium finish in most of his subsequent races that year. He won his fifth National Time Trial Championships and then finished the season winning the overall general classification in the Tour of Missouri stage race. Dave looks forward to continuing on with Team Garmin Transitions in 2010 and has decided to extend his contract until 2013 as he feels this team is where he can best maximize his talent.
