That’s been our mantra since day one. Hometown’s been revolutionizing the bicycle service industry since opening its doors in 2010, with a full-bore focus on speedy and spectacular service AND over 18,000 repairs to prove it. Leading the field is what we do.
Above is your Hometown crew – the finest mix of talent, character, and wonderfulness in the industry. Here, you’ll find leadership, heart, bravery, kindness, enthusiasm, ingenuity, and integrity. Every single one of us is here to give you a phenomenal Hometown experience.
It’s thanks to the exceptional skills of this peerless crew – and, most notably, the powerhouse addition of our fearless Service leader, Matt Fitzhorn – that the Best Bicycle Service in Southeast Michigan is now available with SAME-DAY / NEXT-DAY TURNAROUND. We’ll have you back on your bike in record time – it’s the Hometown way. Bring your bike in today!
Ride with Shaun in the Parade!
SHAUN AND I INVITE YOU TO RIDE WITH US & THE KIDS THIS 4TH…
Bring your bikes and your kiddies for a ride in Brighton’s 4th of July Parade! It’s FREE!!
Brighton Optimist Club hosts an annual Bike Decorating Contest & Parade Ride, and Hometown is helping out with bike decorating at our shop THIS WEEKEND, 2-4PM both Saturday and Sunday, including complimentary bicycle delivery and pick-up service to and from the parade. Plus, we’re offering free bike checks and helmet discounts to all participants! CLICK HERE for details and to let us know your coming!
TEAM NEWS: Tour de Livingston Kick-Off Ride
SAVE THE DATE: HOMETOWN JULY JUBILEE (7/15)
Food & YUMMMMMMMMMM Cotton Candy!!Hydration courtesy Team Sponsor Beauchamp Water Treatment & Supply!
Face Painting
Artistic talent provided by Alison Peasley!
Games & Prizes
Including water balloon tournaments on the front lawn, tire toss, tricycle tug-of war, andcrazy cool lawn games, courtesy of Team Sponsor Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp!
Family Classes & Demos
Including Zumba-Cardio Drumming Fusion with Leslie Barrett and Martha Soraruf, Acro Yoga with Yoga Nature, Flow Yoga with Michelle Klinger, and Belly Dancing with One Spirit Dance & Fitness of Pinckney (all PG and kid-friendly!)
Tour de Livingston Tent
Learn about Hometown’s favorite local charity ride from creators, Howell Rotary andLivingston County United Way!
*** MEGA SUMMER BLOWOUT SALE on accessories – from bags to bells to saddles to tools – to make way for new product lines that you’re going to LOVE!! ***
———— JULY JUBILEE RIDE – Sunday, July 15 at 3:30pm ————-
Join our Team and Crew on a MASSIVE, July Jubilee Ride, for riders of all types, ages, and skill levels. We leave from the shop at 3:30pm for a leisurely spin around Island Lake. Make friends, have fun, and be back just in time for our…Enjoy outstanding music, dancing, snacks (BYOB), and socializing… all while directly supporting your fellow cyclist and Hometownie, Dan Rosenhack, and his amazing family. Dan’s diagnosis of terminal brain cancer has resulted in costly medical and living expenses, and this concert is geared to help relieve the financial strain on his family. Half of your $10 cover charge helps pay for the band, and half will be gifted to Dan Rosenhack’s family.
It’s laid back, funky fun that will wow your ears and tickle your tastebuds, all while supporting a deeply meaningful cause.
Please let us know you’re coming, so we can plan for enough refreshments!
VISIT HOMETOWN AT A TASTE OF BRIGHTON!
KIDS LEARN SAFE CYCLING WITH HOMETOWN BICYCLES
Last week kicked off the 2018 Brighton Safety Town kids training series located at Hilton Elementary School. It’s an event we look forward to every year! Shaun trots out the Hometown-mobile and traffic cones for a Hometown-style kiddie clinic in bike checks, helmet fit, and cycling safety. Nearly 30 children attended this year’s event! Want to enroll your child? CLICK HERE for details!KIDS SELF DEFENSE CLASS AT HOMETOWN
JULY 26, 7-8PM: If someone wants to hurt our children, they won’t choose a time or a place with witnesses. The safety of our children will depend on their ability to recognize a threat and respond effectively.
Hometown is thrilled to welcome back Ian Kinder of Live Safe Academy for a fun, interactive and age-appropriate workshop that teaches essential, lifesaving information about threats, strategies for prevention, and real world techniques.
Coed, for ages 6-12. Class fee is $25. REGISTER NOW!
PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTES FOR HOMETOWN!
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** The Best Bike Shop section on Livingston Daily’s survey is question number 53!
** In Vote4theBest, you can go directly to Hometown’s voting page: CLICK HERE!
This one’s for the beginner rider who wants to increase mileage and speed. We’ll ride the well-known “to-the-Green-Dumpster-and-back” loop (~12-15 miles), or more for those who are ready. A and B groups will average 10-15+ mph. Road bikes only! Please have some experience on your bike, along with basic shifting and braking skills for the safety of the group. Beyond that, we’ll share some tips to make the hills easier and the flats faster! Check Facebook for ride confirmation and changes!
Come enjoy beautiful, HILLY country roads and wonderful ride company. Expect several TOUGH, LONG CLIMBS, at an average 14 – 15 MPH pace for all 28.2 miles. The group may split into 2, with the front pack averaging > 15 mph. (Check out Dan’s Gravel Grinding 101 ride for a less grueling option.) Cross/Gravel, Mountain and Fat bikes are welcome. Meet in the Hartland Twp. Hall lower parking lot (turn right once in the drive) at 2655 Clark Rd. Check Facebook for ride confirmation and changes! Check Facebook for ride confirmation and changes!
Join your Hometown Crew for our beginner-friendly mountain bike trail ride, which encourages riders to explore new trails as their skill level increases. This week, we’ll enjoy 9 – 15 miles of Island Lake single track over the course of 1.5 hours. All levels welcome – NO DROP RIDE. Mountain and Fat Bikes are encouraged. Riders under 15 must remain with their guardian throughout the ride. Be mindful that the trail has several hills and some minimum level of fitness will be helpful to make for a positive experience. Check Facebook for ride confirmation and changes!
Monday Beginner-Friendly Road Ride
This one’s for the beginner rider who wants to increase mileage and speed. We’ll ride the well-known “to-the-Green-Dumpster-and-back” loop (~12-15 miles), or more for those who are ready. A and B groups will average 10-15+ mph. Road bikes only! Please have some experience on your bike, along with basic shifting and braking skills for the safety of the group. Beyond that, we’ll share some tips to make the hills easier and the flats faster! Check Facebook for ride confirmation and changes!
TUESDAY, JULY 3 | 6:30PM (MEET BY 6:15PM) | FROM HOMETOWN
Ladies, this one’s just for you! This weekly, road ride is for gals of all ability levels. We’ll ride the well-known “green dumpster” loop at Island Lake (~14 miles) at a conversational, 10mph pace. All bikes welcome, NO DROP RIDE. Afterward, relax, connect, and rehydrate with your new biking friends. BYOB!Check Facebook for ride confirmation and changes!
Ride with Shaun in the 4th of July Parade
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 | MEET 8:30AM AT LYNCH & SONS FUNERAL HOME
Shaun, Dawn, and the kids invite you to ride with them in this year’s Downtown Brighton 4th of July Parade!! It’s FREE!! Read up on all the exciting details HERE!
FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN BICYCLES
CARDIO DRUMMING | Wednesdays at 6:00PM
$5 drop in / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf
Click to learn more
ZUMBA | Mondays at 6:00PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
$8 drop in or “10 classes for $50” punch card – With Leslie Barrett
Click to learn more
Go play outside!
~ Moms & Dads everywhere
