Hometown Bicycles

Join Team Hometown Bicycles 2017

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Shaun

HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS, GET FIT: BE A PART OF TEAM HOMETOWN BICYCLES 2017!

You’ve ridden with us at everything from Tour de Livingston Kick-Off to our weekly shop rides. Some of you are current Team members, and some are simply curious to learn more. We’re putting the call out to ALL of you…

Hometown Bicycles is now welcoming new and existing riders to Team Hometown Bicycles 2017, and YOU are invited!

WHAT IS TEAM HOMETOWN BICYCLES?
Our Team is a combination of non-competitive and competitive riders with a passion for cycling, supporting our community, and growing the sport.

We span all skill levels – from novice recreational riders to hardcore athletes – but share a common commitment to be the BEST version of ourselves and to give cyclists a good name.

WHAT DOES TEAM HOMETOWN BICYCLES DO?
Our Team leads off a wide variety of weekly shop rides, participates in benefit rides and races, volunteers at community events that benefit and promote the sport, shares their love of cycling at shop events, and makes it all FUN!

WHY SHOULD I JOIN TEAM HOMETOWN BICYCLES?
First and foremost, joining our Team gives you a chance to support and grow the sport you love. We’re an anti-snob operation, and believe that the health of cycling relies on its accessibility to everyone.

Our Team expectations are reasonable and fun, and the Team benefits are uniquely awesome, including reimbursements, discounts, and priority service from our famously outstanding service department (come see why we’re bragging!)

You will forge friendships with some of our community’s coolest people. Ride buddies will abound!

And, if fitness is on your New Year’s resolution list, you’ve got Team members to hold you accountable and a wealth of cycling opportunities to keep you excited.

HOW DO I JOIN TEAM HOMETOWN BICYCLES?
CLICK HERE to download a copy of our 2017 Team Application (or pick up a copy at the shop), and return your completed Application to Hometown Bicycles or email it to ride@myhometownbicycles.com.

I WANT TO LEARN MORE!
You can start by checking out our 2017 Team Application. We’re also hosting a Team Meeting, open to all interested riders, on Saturday January 21st at 4:30pm – mark your calendars! Follow our Facebook page for details and confirmation of time. There may also be an open ride before the meeting, depending on weather and trail conditions.

Drop by the shop any time with questions, or email inquiries to Jean at ride@myhometownbicycles.com.

We hope to ride with you again soon! Thanks for your interest!

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24 Days of Christmas, Zumba, Yoga, and Cardio Drumming

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Shaun

FORGET THE PARTRIDGE – THIS PUTS MONEY BACK IN YOUR WALLET!
It’s tradition! Get your planner out… here are this year’s Daily Deals running December 1st-24th:

DECEMBER 1:  Get $20 off any purchase of $100 or more
DECEMBER 2:  Get 10% off all bicycle inflation devices
DECEMBER 3: Get 10% off all Park tools
DECEMBER 4: Get 20% off any Planet Bike accessory
DECEMBER 5: Get 15% off all trainers
DECEMBER 6:  Get $500 off any carbon fiber bicycle
DECEMBER 7: Get 15% off all helmets
DECEMBER 8:  Buy 1 tune-up for yourself, get 1 tune-up FREE for a friend
DECEMBER 9:  Get 10% off all car racks
DECEMBER 10:  Buy 2 inner tubes, get 2 inner tubes FREE
DECEMBER 11: Get 25% off any one item
DECEMBER 12: Get $10 off any purchase of $50 or more
DECEMBER 13:  Get a $100 in-store gift certificate with every bicycle purchase
DECEMBER 14:  Finish Line bicycle cleaning kit originally $49.99, now $39.99
DECEMBER 15:  Planet Bike Superflash Tail Light originally $29.99, now $19.99, PLUS get 20% off all other lights
DECEMBER 16:  Get 30% off all clothing
DECEMBER 17:  Buy 1 get 1 free on all nutrition
DECEMBER 18:  Get 10% off all lubes
DECEMBER 19:  Buy a kid’s bicycle, get 50% off a kid’s helmet
DECEMBER 20: Get 15% off all cycling gloves
DECEMBER 21:  Get 10% off all socks
DECEMBER 22:  Get a free water bottle with purchase of a water bottle cage
DECEMBER 23: Get a 25% trade-up on all gift certificate purchases
DECEMBER 24:  Last minute shoppers, get 25% off everything!

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ZUMBA AWAY THE WINTER “BLAH”S

Our Community Room is filling up with fantastic, fitness activities to keep you fighting fit over the cold, winter months. First on the docket is “Zumba with Leslie Barrett“:

Join Zumba instructor Leslie Barrett for cardio, toning, and fun as we dance to some great Latin and world music, plus some pop and hip hop!

Zumba is for everybody and every body! All fitness levels welcome. You don’t have to be a dancer… come as you are and dance away those pesky pounds (and your troubles)!

RUNS MONDAYS AT 6:00PM & THURSDAYS AT 9:30AM
$5 drop in – Community Room at Hometown Bicycles – Click to learn more

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STAY TONED WITH DYNAMIC YOGA

Massage maven and yogi, Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga, will help you keep your cycling muscles limber with her movement-based Vinyasa Yoga class:

Based on the Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Sequence, our dynamic classes are designed to give you a physical workout with a combination of strength and stretching poses. All yoga classes are 60 minutes. All skill levels, including beginners, are welcome!

FRIDAYS AT 9:00AM ON 12/16 • 12/23 • 12/30 • 1/6
$10 drop in or $35 for all 4 weeks – Community Room at Hometown Bicycles
Click to learn more

(Writer’s Note: Tocca’s massages are incredible. Seriously. I’ve been a patron for years.)

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CARDIO DRUMMING – WE LOVE YOU!

When it comes to Martha Soraruf’s insanely popular Cardio Drumming classes, we’ve become total converts (and not just because it’s Liam’s favorite!) This is a class of epic energy and frustration-venting fun:

Join us for an evening of drumming, music, movement and fun! Cardio drumming is the latest way to relieve stress, sweat, sing and enjoy a workout with friends! What a great way to start the week.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and find a spot. Don’t forget your water!

RUNS MONDAYS AT 9:30AM & WEDNESDAYS AT 6:45PM
$5 class fee / $5 equipment rental – Community Room at Hometown Bicycles
Click to learn more

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HOMETOWN SHOP RIDES

Happily, cold weather and early nights do NOT signal the end of cycling season! Here’s a shop ride you won’t want to miss this week:

Friday Night Lights – December 2nd, 7:00 p.m.
Meet at the shop by 6:45 for an intermediately-paced night jaunt through Island Lake. Be sure your lights are charged, and bring a back-up, if you have one!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Rifle Season runs November 15-30. Please consider exploring non-hunting parks during the day and those with hunting after dark. It’s only two weeks – let’s stay safe!

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2017 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Check out the companies below… they’re our 2015/16 sponsors, and businesses that we are proud to promote because they share our core values of integrity, passion, dedication, and community-mindedness.

With 2017 fast approaching, we are opening up additional Team Sponsor opportunities. Interested in learning more? Contact our Rides Coordinator, Jean, at ride@myhometownbicycles.com.