Karen Bliss - Inducted 2003

Karen Bliss was that rare talent that comes along once in a generation. She entered the world of cycling at a relatively late age. A dedicated sports nut through her scholastic years at Quakertown, Karen found cycling at Penn State University and quickly excelled at the sport. She was the first local woman to earn the role of “star” and won a U.S. national points race title in her first full season on the track. She ended her career as a road rider, but she endeared herself to the people of T-town early with her riding and her intelligent, articulate conversations.