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Merry Christmas from your Hometown Crew

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Shaun

Merry Christmas, Hometownies!

Your Hometown family wishes you and yours a truly magical, riding-without-hands-kinda-exhilarating Christmas, and a New Year full of hope, love, and the people who mean the most to you. Thank you for an adventure-ful 2018, and cheers to another year of excitement in the making!

We close at 3 PM on Christmas Eve and reopen at 9 AM on Thursday, January 3, 2019 (corrected from our last newsletter). That means THERE’S STILL TIME FOR SKIDDING-INTO-THE-FINISH-LINE SHOPPING!
With love and warmest wishes… Your Hometown Crew

Welcome Aboard, Team Hometown Peeps!

WOWZA!! Team Hometown is already 56 members strong and counting for the 2019 season. Welcome to all new and returning members!

We will be taking applications into the New Year, so have no fear if you haven’t already completed yours! Stop by the shop any time to fill one out.

While Team Kit ordering is officially closed for December, it will reopen in late winter. Stay tuned for more information on when and how to order your kit.

FOR THE LAST-MINUTE SHOPPER: Online Gift Cards!

Just a reminder that you can now give some Hometown e-love to your friends and family from the convenience of ANYWHERE via your phone, computer, tablet, or any other electronic, internet-accessing gizmo. (Psst! You can buy it Christmas Day and it will STILL be on time!)

ORDER YOUR HOMETOWN e-GIFT CARD HERE!

Winter Clinic Series

Just because it’s cold and snowy doesn’t mean we can’t gather together for some awesome cycling clinics!

Winter blues? Forget about it! You’ll be too busy learning cool bike stuff!

Our annual FREE winter clinic series starts January 10th and runs through February 16th. Sign up for one, sign up for all… we promise to keep things fresh and fun!

So that we can plan ahead to make things awesome for everyone, early registration is appreciated. Click each registration link for the clinic(s) you’d like to attend.

Flat Tire Fix Hands-On Clinic
Thursday 1/10 from 7-8 PM or Saturday 1/12 from 10-11 AM

Emergency Bicycle Repair Hands-On Clinic
Thursday 1/17 from 7-8 PM or Saturday 1/19 from 10-11 AM

Bike Maintenance – Before the Ride Care
Thursday 1/24 from 7-8 PM or Saturday 1/26 from 10-11 AM

Bike Maintenance – After the Ride Care
Thursday 1/31 from 7-8 PM or Saturday 2/2 from 10-11 AM

JUST ADDED!
Bike Fitting Basics with Vinnie Baylerian
Saturday 2/9 from 12-1:30 PM

Cycling Nutrition
Thursday 2/14 from 7-8 PM or Saturday 2/16 from 10-11 AM

Save the Date! Tuesday (2/19/19) 6-8pm

~ Young Women Entrepreneurship Forum ~We are excited. How excited are we? So. Incredibly. Excited.
That’s right, Dawn and Leslie, your Hometown gals, are super stoked to bring you another fantastic women’s entrepreneurship event, this time for our younger generation! Are you (or do you know) young ladies in middle school or high school who have set their sights on being a business owner? Who have an entrepreneurial spirit? Or who may be interested in learning more about the possibility?

This night will be for those young women between 7th and 12th grade. Moms are welcome, too!

Join us for guest speakers from various fields, hands-on activities, refreshments, open Q&A time, and most importantly, inspiration and connection with like-minded women. We will be bringing you more details SOON, but hope you will mark your calendars NOW for this fun-filled evening.

If you have an entrepreneurial area of particular interest, please email Dawn atoffice@myhometownbicycles.com or Leslie at events@myhometownbicycles.com.
We would love to hear from you!

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Become a Team Hometown member this weekend!

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Shaun

SUNDAY • 12/2 • 5-8 PM • FREE • FOOD PROVIDED

Presented by Team Event Sponsor Lowry Solutions. Thanks, Sean – we appreciate you & your awesome company!

Have you been thinking about joining Team Hometown? Are you already a team member but want to become more involved? Now’s your chance! Stop “spinning your wheels” and head to TEAM NIGHT!

We’re a blend of cycling styles, skill levels, recreational and racing riders… but we all love cycling and are devoted to sharing that passion! Come out and meet the Team, learn about membership, high five your Team Sponsors, congratulate outstanding members, check out our brand new Team kit, and renew or sign up for 2019! Taco bar provided!

REGISTER FOR TEAM NIGHT NOW – NO CHARGE TO ATTEND!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

NEW Online Gift Cards!

We love spreading the joy of Hometown in every way possible!

Welcome to our new online gift card – you can now give your special someones some Hometown love from the convenience of ANYWHERE via your phone, computer, tablet, or any other electronic, internet-accessing gizmo.

Whether you’re shopping in your jammies or on your trainer, in the garage or at Aunt Betty’s, we’ve got you covered!

Order HERE!

NUTRITION CLINIC… TONIGHT! THURSDAY • 11/29 • 7-8:30 PM • FREE • GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES!

Nutrition expert, Bob Miller, will be joining us from Hammer Nutrition as guest speaker for the evening. That means insider intel and LOTS of samples, giveaways and prizes!

You’ll learn about the types of nutrition that exist (Stroopwafel, anyone?), how to use them for best effect, and the benefits they offer cyclists of all skill levels and styles.

Special, clinic-day pricing on Nutrition products for those who attend!
No fee to participate! REGISTER HERE!

Female Entrepreneurship: The REAL Deal!

LISTEN & LEARN FROM 4 LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS WITH FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE!

Above from left: Lisa Nelson of Hush Intimate Apparel, Colleen Fitzgerald of Sk y Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, Kelly A. Myers of Myers & Myers, PLLC, and Dr. Tianna Rooney of Perspectives Therapy Services

Hometown CEO, Dawn, has a passion for female enterprise. Join us on Tuesday, December 4th from 6-8 PM for our inaugural Women’s Entrepreneurship Clinic & Forum. This will be the first of several “Girl Boss” clinics hosted at Hometown Bicycles!

You’ll hear from local powerhouse women business owners on the topics of:

The elusive work-life-family balance – is it mythical or real??
A real-time, real-life struggle to stay competitive in a changing market
The legalities and liberations of being your own boss
Setting boundaries and understanding the psychology of NO!

This will be genuine, candid information, shared by down-to-earth women, that can be applied immediately. Bring your questions!

Whether you’re interested in launching a business, already have one, or simply want to become an entrepreneur in your job, home or family, this evening is for YOU!!

This event is FREE & refreshments will be provided! REGISTER NOW!

It’s beginning to look a wonderful lot like Christmas!

~ Your Hometown holiday elves

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TOMORROW 11/21: 3-Hour Deal Spree on Wacky Wednesday

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Shaun

Thanksgiving Wishes

Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes Hometownies to raise a bike shop to unwavering standards, rock-solid values, and a sheer love of the sport and the people in it.

We are so grateful for all you’ve done over the years to not only give us wings, but also a safe and loyal harbor to experiment, grow, face plant every once in a while, strive, dream, and succeed. Any greatness we’ve achieved is a direct result of your remarkable support.

To quote someone special, “We made it. You made it GREAT!”

Happy Thanksgiving, Hometownies. We appreciate you more than you can possibly know.

~ Love from Your Hometown Crew

3 Mad, Glorious Hours of Deals

WACKY WEDNESDAY’S CALLED “WACKY” FOR A REASON…

Every year, we hold one of our best sales of the year on the day before Thanksgiving, and every year we shake it up with a whole new reason to be glad you came!

This year – total madness – our sale lasts ONLY 3 HOURS!!! 6pm – 9pm! It’s a love-it-get-it, first-come-first-pick, finish-your-Christmas-shopping event with DEEP discounting:

30% OFF every in-stock item that’s not a bike*

20% OFF all in-stock bikes*

10% OFF all special orders*

* All discounts exclude fat bikes, trainers, labor, and consignment items. Cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.

FOR THE DIE-HARD BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPER…

Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants.

~ Kevin James

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Chili to Die for & Up to 40% Off Cycling Apparel

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Shaun

We came, we saw, we ate chili… COPIOUS amounts of chili!

Those who left hungry from last weekend’s 3rd Annual Hometown Bicycles Chili Cook-Off didn’t do it right!

We reached an all-time record participation with 16 chili entries ranging from spicy and gamey to mild and vegetarian. Congratulations to Team Hometown’s Jack Riddle, who won the Cook-Off trophy with a Bacon Onion Chili that might arguably have been to die for. (Bacon! Who’s with me?!)

An impressive number of riders braved the bitter wet-cold to launch our 2018/19 Winter Fat Bike Friendly Shop Ride. We warmed ’em back up with bowls of piping hot chili and a friendly competition on our Zwift trainer set-up!

Shaun was feelin’ the love from all of the birthday wishes brought his way. A warm-hearted “Thanks!!” to all of you who attended – and cooked and baked and fueled his lottery passion – to make his 40th birthday celebration one he’ll always remember! Can’t wait for next year’s event!

Thursday, Nov. 15th – Saturday, Nov. 17th

UP TO 40% OFF CYCLING APPAREL*

(10% off Special Orders!)

On cycling wear of all shapes, sizes, and seasons, we’re treating you to one of the best discounts we’ve EVER offered on clothing! Jerseys, jackets, shorts, bibs, socks, shoes, fashionwear, helmets – it’s ALL fair game with this week’s incredible promotion:

Spend this… **

• Up to $50
• $51 – $100
• $101 – $200
• Over $200

GET THIS…

15% OFF your cycling apparel purchase
25% OFF your cycling apparel purchase
35% OFF your cycling apparel purchase
40% OFF your cycling apparel purchase

Plus, enjoy a bonus 25% off Parts & Accessories when you make a clothing purchase!***

* Cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Excludes gloves and consignment clothing.
** Pre-tax total in cycling apparel dollars.
** Excludes trainers.

Keep a close eye on your emails and our Facebook page for more November excitement!

FREE WINTER CYCLING GEAR CLINIC
Join us as we tackle the topic of winter body covering – most importantly, what will keep you SAFE, DRY, and WARM.

THU, 11/15 Winter Gear Clinic, 7-8:30pm
SAT, 11/17 Winter Gear Clinic, 9:30-11am

COME TO 2019 TEAM NIGHT!
Sunday, December 2nd, 5-8pmLearn about joining Team Hometown, meet our Sponsors, pre-order your Team kit, and enjoy a complimentary Taco Bar!

FREE event! REGISTER NOW!

BECOME A TEAM SPONSOR
As our jersey fills up with logos, our Sponsor roster is rapidly filling up with dedicated, loyal, skilled, best-of-the-best businesses with strong ties to cycling. Will your company be next on board?

Email Dawn for Sponsorship details!

Women’s Entrepreneurship Clinic & Forum (12/4, 6-8pm)
Hometown CEO, Dawn’s, passion for female enterprise = a new “girl boss” clinic series!
On Tues, Dec. 4th, 6-8pm hear from four, local, powerhouse women business owners about the elusive work-life-family balance, staying competitive in a changing market, the legalities of being your own boss, and setting boundaries!

Free; refreshments provided: SIGN UP!

Our guest speakers, pictured above, clockwise from top left: Kelly A. Myers of Myers & Myers, PLLC,Colleen Fitzgerald of Sk y Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, Lisa Nelson of Hush Intimate Apparel, and Dr. Tianna Rooney of Perspectives Therapy Services

HOMETOWN BICYCLES SHOP RIDES

Our Shop Rides are open to the public, and span the cycling spectrum from beginner to advanced, road to trail, and everything in between. FOR ALL RIDES, please arrive 15 minutes early and confirm details in advance on our Facebook events page.

Gravel Grinding 101 | Level: Novice & Up

WEDNESDAYS, 5:45PM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!

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Sunday Gravel Grinder | Level: Intermediate/Advanced

SUNDAYS, 9AM | VARIES | Find ride details and updates HERE!

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Fat Bike Friendly Ride | Level: Novice & Up

SATURDAYS, TIME TBD | VARIES | Find ride details and updates HERE!

*** Fun fact: WE RENT BIKES! ***

FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN BICYCLES

Cardio Drumming | Wendesdays at 6:00PM
$5 drop-in / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf | Click to learn more

Hatha Yoga | Thursdays at 10:45AM
$8 drop in per class – With Stacy Mulka | 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

Zumba GOLD | Fridays at 9:30AM
$8 drop in or “10 classes for $50” punch card – With Tresa O’Rourke | Click to learn more

There is always, always, ALWAYS something “cooking” at Hometown.

~ That’s our promise to you.

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