Meet The New Rider # 1321 Mark Niosi

I’m Mark Niosi—aka MarkyMark  Rider #1321. I’m a traveler, sightseeing seeker, and adventure rider, always up for the next find on the road. I chase sunrises and the kind of backroads that teach you who you really are. Those miles have carried me through Iron Butt rides, Tour of Honor routes, cross-country journeys, and purpose-driven monster marathons—from Utah’s red rock deserts to the cliffs of the Cabot Trail, from Florida’s heat to Quebec’s… questionable roads. In 2026, I’ll be riding my 2025 Road Glide in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.  When I’m not on the bike, I’m trying to keep up with my incredible wife and our two kids, exploring national parks whenever we can, and pretending weekends will be peaceful (they never are). I’m also active in my community, supporting kids through Scouting STEM programs and volunteering at local food pantries. Off the bike, I’m a research scientist working toward breakthroughs in cancer and inflammatory disease. Call it nerd mode with a rebellious streak.

 

 

Why I’m Riding the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge?
As rookie, being chosen to ride where so many legends have ridden before me is something I don’t take lightly. I’m truly honored. For me, the Hoka Hey represents honesty, integrity, resilience, and a community that feels like family. This is a purpose-driven journey—something bigger than me.  My goal is to finish with honor and integrity, push myself toward a Top 20 finish, and come out the other side in one piece. I’m competitive—that’s just who I am—but at the end of the day, it’s simple: ride your ride.

 

 

My Charity
I’m proud to ride for Mile Monsters Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting kids battling Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)—a fatal, muscle-wasting disease. These boys—Jaxson, Drew, Alfie, Turbo, Brody, Jack, and Gavin—are the true heroes behind my ride.  Along with my family and friends, they give me the purpose to push through the hard moments, raise awareness, and keep moving forward when the miles get tough. I’m honored to carry these heroes’ names across the country during the 2026 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge.

 

 

To make a donation :Mile Monsters Inc

 

 

Sponsors & Support  
I’m deeply grateful for the sponsors below who invest their time, product, and service to help dial in my bike before the challenge. Their support isn’t just mechanical—it helps carry these boys’ names across the country, one mile at a time. Please take a moment to visit their pages and support the businesses that support me and this ride.

     •    Hartford Harley-Davidson

     •    AdvanBlack
     •    Lifestyle Cycles
     •    SantoroFabWorx
     •    Clearwater Lights
     •    Pod Gaudz Solutions
     •    9 Lives Barbershop
     •    Legacy Designs
     •    Hippo Hands

I also want to thank my fellow Mile Monsters, mentors, the long-distance riding community, and my close friends back home who have reached out over the years with wisdom, encouragement, and experience. Yourguidance and support mean more than I can put into words—thank you from the bottom of my heart.  

— Mark

visit: www.markymarkhokahey2026.com