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 3422 km (2127 miles) over 37 days, traversing the breathtaking Pacific Coast Highway and the stunning Sonoran Desert.
A dedicated core of 21 riders, including 17 with Parkinson’s, and a non-cycling support crew of 3, is already committed to different stages, of which currrently 9 riders for the entire ride.
We are still looking for some selected riders 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.
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
56 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2016.
Steve Wesson
Ride and Support leader
65 years from England - will be driving the main support van
Tom Walter with sister Margaret
All stages
From USA. Tom 66 years and had PD for a long time.
Sharon and Kerry Dodds
Stage 3 and 4
From New Zealand. Sharon is 62 years and PD-diagnosed in 2022. Husband Kerry joins the support crew.
David and Jeanni Kadotani
Stages 3 and 4
From USA. David 68 years and PD diagnosed 2020. Wife Jeanni joins the support crew.
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
Trond Kristian Karlsen
Stages 3 and 4
56 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2022.
Danylle Hayden
Stage 4
44 years from USA. PD diagnosed 2023.
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.
