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2011-12-06T03:56:00.001-08:00

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WOW!

2010-06-15T18:57:00.000-07:00

Summer is here in Minocqua. It came quick & early. The bike shop gang has been nuts lately, Thank You! Great deals on new bicycles as always but especially now. Lots of 29er's, soft tails & hard tails for the Raven/single track crowd. Road bikes seem to go out as soon as they are built. We are great at fitting the right road or tri bike for you. Of course we have comfort & perhaps northern Wisconsin's largest unicycle inventory. Come on down!

Minocqua Triathlon!

2009-10-01T19:33:00.001-07:00

First group ride of the season!

2009-05-28T04:10:00.001-07:00

Calling all young Grasshoppers! Group rides start today. Every thursday night @ 5:30 meet at Adventure Bicycles. The crew (Jeff, John, Brad & Tracy) will be there for modivation & support. I'll be bringing up the rear. (How many Ice Cream stops are on this route?) - Andrew

New Home, Back where it all began.

2009-04-19T03:56:00.000-07:00

Hello friends

Big news......The bike shop has moved! We are back to where it all started 11 years ago. The Building is on HWY 51 just south of River Valley State Bank. We had left after our first year to get the ultimate access to the water but as fate would have it, this is the perfect place for our bike shop & year round operations. I have tried to find a better boat shop but there is no place I'd rather be, so we decided the two store solution is the best choice for now & perhaps the best choice over all.

We will reconstitute the bike shop to make it the "Main Store" with all elements of the boat shop represented. The boat shop will become focused on paddle sports demos/sales, outfitting, lessons & tripping. This makes room for employee housing in the "house" portion of the shop!

Other cool stuff,

We are on the bike path for rentals.
Lots of parking, I cant wait to have a place for all my trailers & Vehicles.
Great storage areas inside & out
A beautiful fireplace in the main showroom.
The walls had been hand painted by a local artist with nature/lake/woods scenes.
A shower for our "ride to work" crew.

Thanks to all that have helped me realize my dreams.
I am utterly grateful......

Andrew

Powder Moutian, Utah

2009-03-19T04:27:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

Sue & I just got back from Utah. It was all business, mostly site research, product testing (I got new telly skis!), Brew Pub reconnaissance, Powder consumption & Hot tub maintenance. It was hard work but I got through it.

If you have not heard of Powder Mountain you have missed out on what I like to describe as lift accessible back country skiing. If you want a resort then this is not for you. No lift lines, no over priced fancy food, no perfectly mowed runs(there is some grooming). Lift tickets were $47! That's what we pay for the areas in the U.P. Powder Mountain is the second largest area in the country by acreage I'm told.

Best skiing I have had since my days ski bumming with my older brother in Steamboat Co.

OK back to work!

The Crust!

2009-02-19T12:12:00.000-08:00

Crust Skiing!
The ice season is on. Crust skiing in the woods has been great this week. We expect the conditions to continue to be consistent as the temp stays in the teens. I'll get some pictures out this week. The American Berkie in Hayward is this weekend. Good luck to all! Andy

2008-12-14T05:19:00.000-08:00

Hey there all.

Winter is here in the north woods The CACo Blog will be more about family than shop but hey that is what I do! Celeste' is in the middle of her second year of swim.

Two weeks of livin' the life!

2008-10-04T07:23:00.000-07:00

Hey All!

Well it has been a whirl wind lately. First the Wheels in the Woods Bicycles tour. Wow! Over 300 riders & a gorgeous day for riding. The first annual event was a huge success to say the least. We got some great feedback from riders and are pleased that most of what we did was great! We are looking at the route, SAG service, entry fees & other mis-steps. On a whole we were told that the ride was one of the best organized rides out there. Thanks!

The next day Jeff & I were on a plane to Vegas. The Inter bike show in sin city was a huge event for us. Jeff & I saw some really nice products for next season. We are excited about the Kestrel, Fuji & Raleigh line of road & tri bikes. Also some great 29er's are on the way. We will have some double suspension MTN bikes in demo fleet, & more road bikes as well.

After returning from the interbike show I spent a couple of days on Sand Island with Sue & a group that were on our last Baja trip. The islands continue to amaze me.

Again thanks to all who make my life special.

See you on the water & trail Andrew

Teichmiller Family Vacation

2008-09-14T20:13:00.000-07:00

Ya hey, ya load up da family truckster, go up der past Dulth..... mighty nice time!

Every year my adventure staff allows me a few days to do as I please. The end of the summer trip with the family is getting better & better as the participants become more mobile!

Trip highlights:

Supeior, Wi. Big Party at Joel & Wendy's , Happy Aniversary!
Dulth, MN. Zoo, Imax Grand Canyon, Swimming in Amnicon Falls.
Gooseberry Falls, Camping, Out to eat cuz were car campin'!
Split Rock Lighthouse & a bike ride.
Ely, Mn International bear & wolf centers, Sudan Mine (1/2 a mile in to the earth & 3/4 mile over. 600 feet below sea level!)
Nice Paddling in the BWCA

As all the staff & many of our customers leave for the winter season, I want to say thanks for another great season. Andrew & Susan Teichmiller

New Fall Hours

2008-09-05T05:01:00.001-07:00

Their turning off the waterfalls, the tourists can go home. - Jimmy Buffet

Adventure Bicycles
Monday - Sat 10-5

Adventure Canoe & Kayak
Tue- Sat 9-5

Paddling with the Governor!

2008-08-19T06:22:00.001-07:00

Gov. Doyle, his wife, Sec. of Tourism, Kelli Trumble & entourage, spent the afternoon paddling the headwaters of the Wisconsin River with us on Sunday. What a day! The Governor, a camp Manitowish Alum, led the explorers down the winding scenic waterway. He showed that his paddling, like his policies, are crafted with thought & passion. My father, a flaming democrat, was my assistant guide. He took the lead informing us of the importance of this historic river. The "hardest working river" in the United States is home to the country's first hydro- electric dam and was the main trade route for the French Voyageur's. Thank you Governor Doyle for a great afternoon - Andrew

Aug. 16 '08

2008-08-17T06:42:00.000-07:00

I do have the best job. Especially on days like this! Thanks Gang!

Paddle Night Huge Success!

2008-08-13T04:49:00.001-07:00

Tuesday night is "Free Lesson Night" at Chequamegon.
This years paddles have been loaded with fun. Through the course of the summer we have averaged 25-30 kayakers, beginners to advanced paddlers. Thanks to all who have come out this summer to play with us. See you on the water!

Mary Mile!

2008-08-09T05:42:00.000-07:00

Mary was a classmate of Andy's @ Lakeland Union High School. Mary's character was outstanding, the kind of person that radiated positive energy. She ran for the University of Wisconsin. Tragically her life was cut all to short by a rare form of cancer. In her memory the MTH foundation was created & the Mary Mile was born. Today hundreds payed their respect for Mary & her passion of running. Way to go Mary! More Information @ http://www.mthfoundation.org/

Wheels in the Woods Century Ride

2008-08-08T05:29:00.000-07:00

Chequamegon's Adventure Bicycles
is a proud sponsor!

www.wheelsinthewoods.org

September 20, 2008

A Century Ride in Vilas County, Wisconsin

Hosted by AV-W Parent Group, Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Public K-8 School. Proceeds will be used for materials and activities to enhance the educational experiences of AV-W students.

The Cat in the Craddle (Not the Andy's)

2008-08-07T04:59:00.000-07:00

Sea kayaking the Apostle Islands is on the list of life's must do & see. Celeste' is 7 yrs old. She has already been here & paddled the shore line with Me & the Running family before. This year it was our goal to see the Sea Caves & the Sand Island Lighthouse. The weather forecast, better then last years attempt when small craft warnings relegated us to the leeward shore line of buffalo bay. No, today high of 82* waves 0-2 feet wind 5- 10 knots, Perfect!

Celeste' & I arrive at the home of the Andrew Running family. The Runnings have 4 girls, 2 dogs & a beautiful summer home in the northwoods of Wisconsin. The girls are ready at 7:00 in the morning, I love this attitude every body is gun ho! With all the kayaks loaded up its time to go.

Ashland:
First stop is the Black Cat Cafe' Area of Ashland. On one street the have everything you need to survive in style. The Black Cat is a funky coffee house that rivals Minocqua's own Horhays Java Salon. Next door is the Ashland Food Co-op, across the street is the Daily Bread. After chosing out lunch for the trip we are off.

Little Sand Bay:
The weather is here....... actually no weather is here, just a nice gentle breeze coming across the bay. We are off in record time! As a guide it is awesome to have a group who can be unloaded & on the water before the other groups (who got there before us) are even close to pushing off.

Celeste' is a great paddler, swimmer, philosopher. At 7 years old she will give Sue & I great insights on life. She seems to have the grasp to say the key things at the perfect time. Celeste' says to me on the crossing "Daddy I'm glad you have a boat shop, this is fun, I love you" then sits down in the front of the tandem & begins to paddle.

The crossing was easy 1 hour to the sea caves, just enough weather to make paddling fun. a rouge wave mixed in with the chop splashes Celeste' with a cool Lake Superior spray.

Sea Caves:
I have seen them a hundred times. Felt like the first time with Celeste' EXCITED! I'll let the pictures do the talking.

When Celeste' & I were out paddling we sang songs. A song about a Light House keeper & his relationship with the light by Nickel Creek. (as requested by Celeste') Of course every John Denver song I know by heart. The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald surprisingly did not come to mind as it does every other time I am out there but I thought of the Cats in the cradle by Jim Croce. As I paddled away from a nice conversation with Andy Running I thought what a great gift... paddling with daddy, sharing life with your daughters.....then John Mayer come s to mind & Celeste'& I sing.......Fathers be good to your daughters, daughters will live like you do..............