The Ride of a Lifetime!
As part of the World Parkinson’s Congress initiative, Pedal to Phoenix 2026, ZWAP (Zwifters Against Parkinson’s) proudly fields the...
TEAM WEST COAST
...for an unforgettable cycling journey from Seattle to Phoenix. Spanning four stages, riders can join at any stage along the route, but everyone must finish in Phoenix.
The full journey covers 3364km (2089 miles) over 37 days, traversing the breathtaking Pacific Coast Highway and the stunning Sonoran Desert.
A dedicated core of 25 riders, including 18 with Parkinson’s, is already committed to different stages, of which at least 10 riders for the entire ride.
We are still looking for a few participants who can commit to the full-journey ride from Seattle, but also people starting from Stage 3 (San Francisco) or Stage 4 (Los Angeles). The final team arriving in Phoenix is expected to include up to 30 riders.
Stay tuned as we share updates about this extraordinary journey!
The team
Bill and Lisa Matlin
All stages
From USA. Bill 58 years and PD diagnosed 2023.
Danylle Hayden
All stages
44 years from USA. PD diagnosed 2023.
Hanne Flaat
All stages
48 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2019.
Jonathan White
All stages
60 years from England. PD diagnosed 2022.
Rune Vethe
All stages
50 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2009.
Rune Bjerke
All stages - Team Captain
55 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2016.
Steve Wesson
Ride Leader and Support Van driver
65 years from England.
Tom Walter with sister Margaret
All stages
From USA. Tom 66 years and had PD for a long time.
Trond Kristian Karlsen
All stages
55 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2022.
David and Jeanni Kadotani
Stages 3 and 4
From USA. David 68 years and PD diagnosed 2020
Declan O´Brien
Stages 3 and 4
56 years from England. Bike riding PD supporter for many years.
Denise and James Lawson
Stages 3 and 4
From Canada. Denise 63 years and PD-diagnosed 2021.
Gary Shaughnessy CBE
Stages 3 and 4
59 years from England. PD diagnosed 2015.
Richard Maurer
Stages 3 and 4
58 years from USA. PD diagnosed 2022.
Steve Knutzen
Stages 3 and 4
66 years form USA. PD diagnosed 20xx
Erik Hågensen
Stage 4
67 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2016.
Jagdeep Singh Aujla
Stage 4
56 years from England. PD diagnosed 2021.
Marco Masoni
Stage 4
57 years from USA. PD diagnosed 2016.
Alison and John Anderson
Stages TBD
From England. Alison 55 years and PD-diagnosed 2016
Julia Woods
Stages TBD
64 years from England. Bike riding PD-supporter for many years.
Sharon and Kerry Dodds
Stage 4
From New Zealand. Sharon is 62 years and PD-diagnosed in 2022. Husband Kerry joins the support crew.
