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He’s Here! The World’s Tiniest Hometownie

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Shaun

ANNOUNCING THE NEWEST ADDITION TO OUR HOMETOWN FAMILY: You’ve been a part of our adventure from when we met, to when we launched Hometown, to when we married, to when we were expecting… how awesome that you’re also with us for our latest, life-altering announcement – the birth of our son, Liam!

You’ll be seeing Liam around the shop in coming weeks. (While you’re here, please support your local bike shop… we’ve got a national diaper shortage to create!) Thanks for being a part of our family!

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WE PUT 10,000+ CYCLISTS BACK IN THE SADDLE

THAT’S 10,585 REPAIRS COMPLETED BY HOMETOWN TO DATE! What else can we say, but THANK YOU for entrusting us with getting you back to your happy place!!

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TEAM JERSEYS ARE IN!

GET NOTICED! Aside from affiliating you with the world’s coolest bike shop, the Hometown team kits – mens and ladies – are designed to set you apart from the masses. Bright, bold, and vibrant – if you want to make a statement, here’s your chance! Stop by the shop today to pick up your piece(s) of the legendary Hometown kit.

If we don’t have your size, no worries! We order monthly; special orders get submitted on the 10th of every month.

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Demo Day at Hometown Bicycles

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Shaun

WANNA TEST RIDE A KRAMPUS FAT BIKE??? Then mark this date in your calendar…

Surly Demo @ Hometown ~ Sunday ~ June 7th ~ 2pm

Our rep will be bringing out the Surly Demo Truck the Sunday after next and parking it in the lot of our new shop (immediately left of our existing shop). There’s NO COST to take ’em for a spin!

WANNA DEAL ON A NEW SURLY RIDE??? Then PRINT THIS EMAIL and bring it with you to the Demo!

If you fall in love with the beast you’re riding, and want one of your own, here are some bonus savings to sweeten the thrill of owning so much awesomeness:

ORDER YOUR BIKE THE DAY OF THE DEMO
and get $100 off the bike PLUS $100 store credit
toward parts and accessories!

Need a day or two to ponder?
ORDER YOUR BIKE WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DEMO
and get $100 store credit toward parts & accessories!

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ISLAND LAKE RACE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…

…TO REPRESENT HOMETOWN BICYCLES at THIS WEEKEND’S crazy-popular Tailwind Race. Shaun and Dawn wanted to go, but there’s this little matter of having a baby any day now…

Hometown Bicycles is sponsoring (and riding in!) Tailwind’s Sunday, May 31st mountain bike race. Volunteer shifts run only about 3 hours, and come with some seriously cool perks. If you’re interested in being a Hometown ambassador, emailevents@myhometownbicycles.com ASAP for details. THANK YOU!!

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HOMETOWN SERVICE = GREASED LIGHTNING!

WE CAN GET YOU BACK ON YOUR BIKE WITHIN 48 HOURS!! You’re rarin’ to ride, but your bike’s got a boo-boo. You don’t want to be “grounded” for a week while it gets repaired, and we don’t want you to either.

That’s why we’re MIGHTY proud that – in the very thick of cycling season – we are STILL getting cyclists back in the saddle at warp speed. Our average turnaround? TWO DAYS with in-stock parts! Our biggest problem has become that we get ’em done faster than people can pick ’em up!

So, if you’re worried about being parted from your baby for painful periods of Michigan’s precious cycling season, don’t be because, at Hometown Bicycles, even if we have to stay up until midnight, we’ll get the work done FAST and it will be PHENOMENAL.

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JUST A WEEK LEFT TO CAST YOUR VOTE!

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE to tell Southeast Michigan that YOU BELIEVE in what Hometown Bicycles stands for! If you haven’t yet, please VOTE NOW, then pat yourself on the back for supporting your favorite bike shop… and making your Hometown crew feel like a million bucks!

VOTING ENDS JUNE 7TH. HOMETOWN GRATITUDE TO THE ROCKSTARS WHO ALREADY CAST THEIR VOTES!!

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The “What’s Up With My Shifters??” Bike Clinic

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Shaun

YOU’RE MID-RIDE WHEN YOUR SHIFTERS SUDDENLY GO “WONKY”… they stutter, they stick, or they just plain won’t work. It’s an awfully long and hilly ride home to be suddenly stuck riding single-speed. What just happened, and what can you do about it?

Hometown – Whitmore Lake’s Dan “CycloDan” Tribble will give you the lowdown on quick-fix shifting tips to get you safely home, and whether the issue warrants a follow up visit to your local Hometown Bicycles service shop in TOMORROW‘s hands-on clinic:

EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR: WHAT’S UP WITH MY SHIFTERS??

TOMORROW, MARCH 26, NOON – 1PM, NO CHARGE

at Hometown Bicycles – Whitmore Lake (bring your bike!)

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR OUR SHIFTING CLINIC

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More Coupons, Clinics, & Shop Rides

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Shaun

HOMETOWN BICYCLES – WHITMORE LAKE IS OPEN and ready to rock and roll with bike yogi, Dan “CycloDan” Tribble at the helm. Locals are already packing the shop with tune-ups, and there’s other coolness afoot…

WHITMORE LAKE BONUS COUPON
Haven’t been to our Whitmore Lake shop before? Here’s one mighty good reason to drop by…

GET A $10 COUPON
good toward bicycles and accessories
IN THE WHITMORE LAKE SHOP
when you purchase a tune-up before March 31st
AT THE WHITMORE LAKE SHOP.

EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR CLINICS AT WHITMORE LAKE
Learn to fix flats! Know how to handle gear shifting issues! Our go-to service pro, Dan “CycloDan” Tribble brings you FREE, hands-on instruction in emergency cycling essentials at these upcoming, Whitmore Lake clinics:

EMERGENCY REPAIR: FLAT TIRE FIXES
Bring along your bicycle (or at least a wheel)! This clinic covers the perennial favorite – how to fix a flat tire on-the-go to save yourself a long walk home.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH, NOON – 1PM, NO CHARGE
at Hometown Bicycles – Whitmore Lake
REGISTER TO LEARN FLAT TIRE FIXES

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EMERGENCY REPAIR: SHIFTING ISSUES
Bring along your bicycle! Ever had trouble shifting gears mid-ride – stuttering, sticking, or just plain not working? This clinic covers quick fixes to get home safely and whether it warrants a follow up visit to your local Hometown Bicycles.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH, NOON – 1PM, NO CHARGE
at Hometown Bicycles – Whitmore Lake
REGISTER TO LEARN ABOUT SHIFTING ISSUES

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And Then There Were 5…

“I Believe in Hometown Bicycles” Gift Certificates… you know what they’re for. You know what you get. And now you know there are just 5 left. It’s your move…

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Shop Rides Begin April 1st!
Yee-HA!! It’s finally FEELING like cycling season. The roads are clearing up, the trails are mudding up (sorry, mountain bikers), and everyone’s busting out the spandex and bicycle pumps.

That means – it’s time to launch the Hometown SHOP RIDES! This year’s Schedule is at left; click it to view the full size graphic.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RIDING WITH US, please email Jennifer at events@myhometownbicycles.com for details and to be kept up-to-date on road and trail conditions, ride cancellations or changes, and for opportunities to connect with fellow riders. It’s a new approach for a new year that will help us make your rides rock!

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