Another roadie loss

[Pain Freak]

Cindy & Jim were the ultimate cycling family. I've had the pleasure of riding with them and their daughters...

Cindy lost her life in a rafting accident up in Oregon. She was 52 years old I believe. Here's the story of her accident
http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs...NEWS/807010326

And heres some more info from Chuck the Triple Crown guy

"The finish line is just the beginning of a whole new race.
We are not human beings having a spiritual experience
We're spiritual beings having a human experience"
Susan Saint James who lost her 14 year old son in a plane crash

Hi,

Many of us remember well riding with Jim and Cindy Von Tungeln back over 10
years ago on the California Triple Crown Double Centuries. Sadly, Cindy passed
away while river rafting in Oregon on Friday.

Cindy was a fun loving person and a great cyclist. She completed 18 Double
Centuries and was a 6 Time California Triple Crown Winner as shown at

http://www.caltriplecrown.org/Double...p?RiderID=5590

Their daughter, Kirsten, completed 16 Double Centuries and was a 5 Time
California Triple Crown Winner as shown at

http://www.caltriplecrown.org/Double...p?RiderID=5592

many of which were on a tandem with either her Mom or Dad. Kirsten is now 25
years old.

Their other daughter, Allison, completed 9 Double Centuries and was a 3 Time
California Crown Winner as shown at

http://www.caltriplecrown.org/Double...p?RiderID=5589

many of which were on a tandem with either her Mom or Dad. Allison is now 21
years old.

It was always fun when the two Von Tungeln tandems were out with the girls who
had some huge adventures. Possibly their biggest adventure was the 1996 OCW
Double "Godzilla Meets Palomar" which was a truly epic ride from Anaheim Hills
down around Lake Elsinore, up the brutally tough Mount Palomar climb, then down
and up around Warner Hot Springs finishing back in Anaheim Hills. This was an
amazing test for all cyclists but for two tandems with their daughters, it was
an amazing feat for sure!! Cindy was truly an amazing cyclist.

There will be a Memorial Service for Cynthia Lee von Tungeln on July 3rd, 4:30
pm at the Irvine Presbyterian Church.

Directions to Irvine Presbyterian Church:
From the 405 Freeway take Culver North - Turn Right onto Alton - The Church is
clearly visible on the Left, Next to the High School.
4445 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 786-9627

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to one of Cindy's favorite
charities, BEST BUDDIES at

https://www.kintera.org/site/c.ljJ0J...MK0MJInISK6OYH

Here is the most accurate link to a news stories about Cindy's death:

http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs...NEWS/807010326

For those of you who are coming from out of town, or need it, here is the
address of Cindy's home:
3771 Claremont St.
Irvine, CA 92618.

Please keep the Von Tungeln family in your thoughts and prayers this week.

Chuck Bramwell
California Triple Crown Guy

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[dirtmistress]

Condolences to the family.

[speckledtrout]

holy cow, mike. i'm so sorry to hear that. what a terrible accident.

[Wrecker]

Sorry to hear this, such a terrible loss...thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time. She seems like she was an amazing person and will surely be missed!