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 24 riders, including 17 with Parkinson’s, is already committed to different stages, of which 16 riders for the entire ride, which is the current maximum for stage 1&2.
We are still actively recruiting participants starting from Stage 3 (San Francisco) or Stage 4 (Los Angeles). You can also still join the waiting list for the full-journey ride from Seattle. 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
Alison and John Anderson
All stages
From England. Alison 55 years and PD-diagnosed 2016
Barb Fitzgerald
All stages
65 years from Canada. PD diagnosed 2022.
Bill Matlin
All stages
58 years from USA. PD diagnosed 2023.
Danylle Hayden
All stages
44 years from USA. PD diagnosed 2023.
Gary Shaughnessy CBE
Stages TBD
59 years from England. PD diagnosed 2015.
Hanne Flaat
All stages
48 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2019.
Jonathan White
All stages
60 years from England. PD diagnosed 2022.
Marco Masoni
All stages
57 years from USA. PD diagnosed 2016.
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 Walters
All stages
66 years from USA. PD for a long time.
Trond Kristian Karlsen
All stages
55 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2022.
Caroline and Paul Broekman
Stages 2 and 3
From England. Bike riding PD-supporters for many years.
Declan O´Brien
Stages 2 and 3
56 years from England. Bike riding PD supporter for many years.
Denise and James Lawson
Stages 1 and 2
From Canada. Denise 63 years and PD-diagnosed 2021.
Julia Woods
Stages 2 to 4
64 years from England. Bike riding PD-supporter for many years.
Jagdeep Singh Aujla
Stage 4
56 years from England. PD diagnosed 2021.
Erik Hågensen
Stage 4
67 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2016.
Sharon and Kerry Dodds
Stage 4
From New Zealand. Sharon is 62 years and PD-diagnosed in 2022. Husband Kerry joins the support crew.
