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 point along the route.
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 18 riders, including 13 with Parkinson’s, is already committed to different stages, of which 10 riders for the entire ride.
We are still actively recruiting participants wanting to do the full-journey ride from Seattle or starting from Stage 3 (San Francisco) or Stage 4 (Los Angeles). The final team arriving in Phoenix is expected to include 25-30 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.
Hanne Flaat
All stages
48 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2019.
Jonathan White
All stages
60 years from England. PD diagnosed 2022.
Rune Bjerke
All stages - Team Captain
55 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2016.
Rune Vethe
All stages
50 years from Norway. PD diagnosed 2009.
Steve Wesson
Ride Leader and Support Van driver
65 years from England.
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.
