Karen Kaiser Memorial Ride and Celebration of Life

Karen Kaiser, Board member and the most helpful cyclist extraordinaire, died on Tuesday, February 27th.

Karen did a lot for Valley Spokesmen. For years, she organized and led many of the Monday and Wednesday Heather Farm rides, as well as leading multiple bike trips (San Diego, Tucson, British Columbia, Erie Canal). She was an organizer for the Mt. Diablo Challenge and served on the Valley Spokesmen Board of Directors.

Karen is survived by her wife of more than thirty years, Robin Welch.  A celebration of her life will follow with food in the patio area of the church. For more information, please contact Jackie Mertz, 510-206-5179.

The ride leaves from St. Mathew Lutheran Church (also the location of the post-ride gathering) at 399 Wiget Lane in Walnut Creek. (Take I-680N to Ygnacio Valley Road, heading east. Turn right on Wiget Lane and proceed three blocks to the church). Arrive in time to be ready to ride at 9:00 a.m. There will be a flower toss tribute to Karen at the Martinez Waterfront to the east of the Harbor Master's building. Bring flowers (or petals) if you wish to participate. There is no coffee stop on the ride, but refreshments can be had at the after-ride Celebration of Life gathering.

Celebration of Life to follow from 12pm to 3pm. The gathering will be in the Teen Center right next to the patio.

Non-Riders are welcome to the Celebration of Life. Please register if you plan to attend the ride or the Celebration of Life

Ride Hosts: Lynne Jones, Sue Montero, and Peter Morrissey

RWGPS Link:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46192084