In Memorium

Scott Martin Bleifer

(April 22, 1964 - September 10, 2005)

Scott Martin Bleifer

It is hard to believe that over six years have gone by since my little brother
was taken from our family so tragically.

In honor of my brother's memory, a Scholarship Foundation has been set up by
Velo La Grange, the cycle club he so enjoyed and rode with.

The best way to honor his memory is to make a donation to his foundation
which will help less fortunate students on a need basis every year.

Thank you to everyone for your kind support over the last years.

This photo of Scott and I was taken over 30 years ago and is a fond memory.

We love you and miss you, Scott... Ride on!!

KB

September 10th, 2008 is the third anniversary of Scott's tragic death, He will never be forgotten...

On Saturday, October 1, 2005, there was a memorial bicycle ride for Scott Bleifer. Thanks to all those who rode and to Velo La Grange who so kindly organized the event.

Velo La Grange is providing a special means to support bicycling in Scott's honor.

Thanks to all who donated to the Arthritis Foundation in Scott's memory. Over $35,000.00 was raised on his behalf for the 500 mile bicycle ride on which he was about to embark.

A foundation for Scott has been set up. For information please contact his sister at karenbleifer@mac.com.

Share a story on a blog dedicated to Scott.

If you would like to submit anything for this site (pictures, ideas, or the like), please send them to scottcycleson@mac.com.

Kona, the Chocolate Lab smiles for Scott	Lookout for News and Related Articles Malibu Times (2005/11/03) Los Angeles Times (2005/10/02) Beverly Hills Weekly (2005/09/22) Malibu Times (2005/09/22) Santa Monica Mirror (2005/09/15) Malibu Times (2005/09/15) Los Angeles Times (2005/09/14) Velo La Grange (2006/02/04) - Scholarship Check from Union Bank The Cycle Dude Blog (2005/10/23) - Nice recap of Independent Sources RedBikePhoto (2005/10/07) - Memorial Ride photos DockRiders (2005/10/03) Pat Dengler (2005/10/02) - A tribute Independent Sources (2005/10/01) Team Primacy (2005/09/24) - Rides in the California Coast Classic Independent Sources (2005/09/23) The Elegant Variation (2005/09/19) Independent Sources (2005/09/17) Independent Sources (2005/09/16) The Elegant Variation (2005/09/14) - Mark Vargas Will Campbell (2005/09/14) - high school classmate Stas Ianov lost his life in the same accident as Scott. We share the grief of his family and friends, and hope that something positive results from the tragic loss. Please visit his Memorial Site as well.
Support the bicycle club, Velo La Grange, that Scott belonged to.
Thank you Peet's Montana Avenue for all of your kindness and support over the years! 1401 Montana Avenue Santa Monica,CA 90403 (310) 394-8555

Notes from Friends and People Who Care
This was one of my brother's favorite cycling moments. In 2004 he was in a Comcast commercial with Lance Armstrong and he was so proud of being asked and participating. I wanted to share this as an example of how important cycling was to him. He spoke of how cool it was to meet Lance, how nice he was to the cyclists in the commercial, and how much fun he had. Thinking of you every day my dear brother. Your sister, KB	Scott in a commercial with Lance Armstrong.

Scott with friends Christina Chan and Perry Wong.	Even though it was only for three short years, we were lucky enough to have Scott as our next door neighbor when we lived in Santa Monica. We also had the pleasure of baby sitting Kona a few times when he was out of town. My husband was very happy to keep his mountain bike riding buddies (Scott, Billy & Tom) even after we moved from Santa Monica to Brentwood almost 4 years ago. The story that was told by his best friend at the memorial service regarding Scott's point of view in treating stainless steel appliances made a lot of sense to us. We actually benefited from his detail cleaning instructions since our housekeeper's wife was his cleaning lady. He will be missed by all of us! P.S. The enclosed photo that we took with him was taken at a party given by Billy & Nancy Ong at their townhouse in March earlier this year. Love, Christina Chan & Perry Wong

Hi Scott I didn't know Scott Bleifer, I only read about him on Sunday, Sept 18th, the day after I returned home to LA after riding from San Francisco. I took the train from LA to SF on 9/10 and began the ride with my buddy Dave on 9/11. I did this ride for my 41st birthday. I know Scott was 41 and I know he planned to ride the same trek the following week, and I also know the horrible feeling of sprinting through each construction zone and "no shoulder" zone of PCH. A quick glance over the shoulder and if it's clear you go, but even a sprint is no match for a speeding car. My friend and I each had close calls on our ride, I was even bumped off the road by a tour bus at one point. It breaks my heart to know that Scott and Stanislav were less fortunate. I had put a site together of my journey for friends and family, but after reading about Scott I decided to dedicate the site to him. I intend to make a donation to the Arthritis Foundation as well in his honor. I mean no disrespect at all having not known Scott, so I'd like to ask your permission to put a link to your site so that maybe others can contribute in his name as well. If you care to see the site, it's jaymeyounger.com/sf2la. Thank you, Jayme Younger [Jayme, we're honored by your kindness and sincerity. Please do share Scott's passion, thanks!]	Jayme Younger dedicates his ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Scott.

Steve Terranova, Karen Bleifer, Dad, Mom, Scott Bleifer.	The family celebrate Mom and Dad's 50th wedding anniversary on Hawaii... the origins of Kona's name lie here.