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Summer Bike Rides

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Shaun

Hometown Bicycles is teaming up with The Naz of Brighton to present a series of family-friendly bike rides with Hometown’s resident cycling instructor, Les Cook. It’s three rides, three different styles of riding – park path loop, family fun mini-ride, and beginner mountain biking.

Whether you can make one or make them all, Hometown and The Naz invite you to hop in the saddle and join in the adventure!

Kensington Bike Path  |  6/15/24  |  9:00am

  • This will be a 9-mile loop around the lake at Kensington
  • Recommended age is 10 and up
  • Enter through Island lake and stay left, park at the turn around and we will ride under the bridge to Kensington.
  • Helmet is required

Family Ride  |  7/20/24  |  9:30am

  • This will be about a 3-mile ride in total (1.5 miles each way)
  • We will meet at The Naz and ride up to the Millpond for ice cream and let the kids play at the Imagination Station.
  • Recommended age is 6 and up – younger kids can ride in buggies or bike attachments.
  • Helmet is required

Mountain Bike Ride  |  8/3/24  |  9:00am

  • We will meet at the Brighton Rec Trailhead
  • We will choose a route based on group’s skill level
  • This ride is skill based, and general mountain bike experience is recommended.
  • Helmet is required

Hope to see you there!

Find the Bike of Your Dreams

How would it feel to power the pedals of a bicycle that fits both your wants and needs? What would it take to get you on the bike of your dreams?

A traditional bike shop carries bicycle inventory that MUST SELL. But at Hometown Bicycles, we believe in matching the bike to the rider, NOT making the rider match the bike. You deserve to ride your dream bicycle!

With our new DREAM CYCLE program, Hometown will now be offering private and personalized, 1-hour appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am and 2pm to help you pick the ideal bike for your wants, needs and budget.

We’ll help fit you to the brand, the style, the size, and even the color that will make you fall in love with cycling all over again.

Leisure, mountain, gravel, road, fat tire, e-bike… whatever your quest, we can help you achieve it.

CALL NOW to schedule your DREAM CYCLE appointment: (810) 225-2441

Hometown Bicycle Weekly Group Rides

BEGINNER MOUNTAIN BIKE

NEXT RIDE: @ Hometown

Open to all skill levels, but geared toward the novice mountain biker, this weekly (weather permitting) ride from our shop takes us into the famed Island Lake trails. HELMET REQUIRED.

Lead by Hometown MTB Master:  Les Cook

INTERMEDIATE+ MOUNTAIN BIKE

WEDNESDAY |  5:30pm |  Location varies

NEXT RIDE: @ Hometown

Open to intermediate/advanced mountain bikers, this weekly (weather permitting) ride will meet at various trails to practice a variety of skills and techniques. HELMET REQUIRED.

Lead by Hometown MTB Master:  Les Cook

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FREE WINTER STORAGE with Tune-Up!

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Shaun

FREE WINTER STORAGE with Tune-Up!
Bring your bike in anytime between now and December 23rd for a tune-up and we will store it at the shop until spring! This means your bike will be all set to roll come those early days of cycling weather in March. No wait, no hassle… just freedom to get out there and ride.

We have room to store up to 220 bikes, so take advantage of this opportunity while space permits. For $25, we can even deliver your bicycle to your door this spring!

Gift Certificate Trade-Up!
We are so grateful to our Hometown community for supporting our shop during what has been a tough year. We’ve received an outpouring of encouragement and generosity to keep us Hometown Strong. People still ask what they can do to support the shop as we enter the off-season, and with the holidays coming up, we have the perfect answer to that question — gift certificates!
We are offering a Gift Certificate Trade-Up program this holiday season, through December 23rd.

Here’s how it works:
Buy a gift certificate…
Get an accessory certificate on us!

The accessory certificate is for 10% of the gift certificate you purchase. For example — you buy a $200 gift certificate and we give you a $20 certificate to use on accessories. The cyclist in your life is sure to love it!

Toys for Tots!
We are a Toys for Tots collection site! 

Your donations make a huge difference for children in Livingston County. This year, there is a greater need than ever before. 

Drop off a new, unwrapped toy, game, or book for kids up to age 16, through December 19th. 

If you aren’t up for shopping, you can make a cash donation at the shop and our Events Coordinator, Leslie B, will play the role of Santa’s elf and shop on your behalf!

THANK YOU for your generosity.

Congratulations to Team Hometown Bicycles sponsor, Dream Kitchens, on their fantastic new location! 

Visit their showroom at 5728 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton. 

Check out the “Transformation” page on their website to see how they create beautiful, functional spaces that match your style.

Hometown Bicycles Ornaments!
Need a great stocking stuffer? Stop by for these custom-made Hometown ornaments! We have several designs available. Prices range from $10-$15. 

We’d love to see photos of your Christmas trees donning a Hometown ornament! Send them to events@myhometownbicycles.com. We’ll feature them in a future newsletter. 

Mobile Handyman Service by Joe Ostervik LLC

Did you know our Team Hometown Co-Captain is an exceptionally talented handyman? 

Joe Ostervik is a fully insured, local handyman with over 30 years of experience in rough carpentry, roofing, siding, decks, and much more. 

You can reach Joe at (517) 548-1954 or joe.ostervik@gmail.com. To see his work, check out his Facebook page HERE. Be sure to like/follow his page for updates!

Metroparks 2021 Annual Passes
The unique gift of a 2021 Metroparks annual pass is the gift that keeps on giving. With an annual pass, you have access to all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks every day of the year. 

Now through the end of December, you can get a 2021 annual pass at a discounted rate of just $35. For seniors (62+) the deal is even better, with a senior annual pass costing only $24. Take advantage of this great opportunity before year’s end.

Purchase online HERE.

Hometown Giveaway Challenge!
We have a challenge for our Hometownies!  Take a selfie with the Shaun & Dawn billboard (you can access it from Dorr Road, near the Humane Society). Post it on social media, tagging Hometown Bicycles and Lake Trust Credit Union. Stop by the shop to show off your selfie and get a FREE tube!

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Hometown Bicycles WILL STAY OPEN for SERVICE needs!

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Shaun
COVID-19 Update

WE ARE OPEN FOR BIKE SERVICE 10AM – 3PM EVERY DAY

Dear Hometown Family,

There is no doubt that this unprecedented time is causing endless uncertainty and anxiety for everyone. We at Hometown Bicycles put your health and well being, and that of our crew’s, at the top of our priority list.

Following the Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19) issued TODAY at 11:00 a.m. by Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer, we wanted to assure you that, pending any Executive Order updates, Hometown Bicycles WILL REMAIN OPEN for SERVICE NEEDS throughout this period of sheltering in place.

In section 7a(1), the Governor discusses the “critical importance of engaging in outdoor activity, including walking, hiking, running, cycling, or any other recreation consistent with remaining at least six feet from people from outside the individual’s household.” We are here to support your physical and emotional need for exercise during this time.

Here are some important updates and changes for you to be aware of beginning March 24, 2020:

  • Our Service Department’s hours of operation will be 10am-3pm, 7 days/week, until the stay-at-home order is lifted.
  • Our Retail Store will be closed.
  • Emergency parts and accessories are available through our Service Department; pull into our lot during our hours of operation and call the shop from your vehicle to tell us what your needs are.
  • Product orders can be placed by calling the shop.
  • Please utilize our parking lot drop off and pick-up for all service bikes; we can handle payments at your vehicle.
  • For specific requests and concerns, give us a call at 810-225-2441.

From all of us to all of you, get out there and ride. Enjoy the emergence of spring — the fresh air, budding leaves and flowers, sunshine, and everything wonderful nature has to offer. We love you and our cycling community, and hope you and your family are staying healthy and positive. Stay strong. Stay sound. Stay active.

Shaun, Dawn & Your Hometown Bicycles Crew

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Countdown to Tour de Livingston: THREE DAYS!

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Shaun

It’s HERE! Our Favorite Event of the Year!

2019 Tour de Livingston

** NOTE: Because the Hometown crew will be at Tour, shop hours for Sunday 10/6 are Noon-5 PM **

Tour de Livingston

October is here — a gorgeous month for cycling in Michigan! And what better way to enjoy a Sunday in October than to join us for the MOST AWESOME cycling event, Tour de Livingston!

Hometown loves, loves, loves this event, and has been its Major Bike Shop Sponsor since the beginning! 

We will be there to provide bike support, to ride, and to man our much-loved bike corral, where riders can leave their bikes while they enjoy the food and festivities indoors. Be sure to stop by the Hometown Bicycles tent on Tour day for any/all of your cycling needs!

We have also donated the Jamis bike you see here! The bike giveaway will take place during announcements between 7:50-8:00 AM. You don’t want to miss this!

Tour de Livingston is a fully supported ride that includes hospitality tents, a full breakfast, snacks along the route, and a hearty meal prepared by the chef at Mt. Brighton. 

All proceeds from this event help to: bridge the gap for local hardworking families struggling to meet their most basic needs via the Livingston County United Way Basic Needs Programs. Since its start in 2008, the Tour de Livingston has raised over $400,000 to address the community’s most critical needs. The Tour de Livingston is organized and run by the Howell Rotary Club.

Tour de Livingston

Check out the schedule!

Registration Starts at 7:00 am

Course Opens at 8:00 am

Breakfast is Served 7:00 am – 9:00 am
* All riders must report to Mt. Brighton for packet pickup and breakfast

Announcements and Bike Giveaway (donated by Hometown!) at 7:50 am – 8:00 am

Group Start 8:00 am
* All riders must start by 9:00 am

Lunch is Served from 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

GM Proving Grounds closes by 12:00 pm

Century Ride Celebration (100 Mile Riders) 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

* Please Note that All Rider Services End at 5:00 pm

All Riders MUST wear a bicycling helmet

Location:
Mt. Brighton Ski Resort, 4141 Bauer Road, Brighton

Check out the routes!

FAMILY FUN LOOP, ISLAND LAKE ROUTE & RECREATIONAL RIDES
An easy novice route consisting of paved bike paths, low to no traffic and neighborhoods. Some routes with ice cream shops near the halfway point. Estimated 5,10 or 20 miles.

ISLAND LAKE ROUTE
This is bike-friendly with paths and park roadways within Island Lake and Kensington. Great for families, beginners, or those that prefer to ride on roads less traveled. Routes will include 5, 10, and 20-mile options with hospitality stops every 6 miles. Island Lake route riders must register at Mt. Brighton, drive to Island Lake for ride and return to Mt. Brighton for lunch.

EXPERT ROAD BIKE ROUTES
Spend the day enjoying the countryside of Livingston County. Three different expert level loops begin and end at Mt. Brighton. Choose from 38-mile Parks Loop, 62-mile Metric Century, or combine to ride a Century Route. All distances are approximate!

NEW THIS YEAR
GRAVEL GRINDER ROUTES
New this year, our Gravel Grinder routes to “Hell and Back” will consist of 2 routes approximately 36 miles and 50 miles from Mt. Brighton to Hell, Michigan. These routes will take you on paved and unpaved gravel roads and will inspire the adventure seeker in you!
 

We look forward to seeing YOU there!

We know Michigan weather can change at a moment’s notice, but LOOK! The anticipated forecast for Tour de Livingston looks pretty amazing!

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  • Since We Opened

    With Hometown's help, over 34,041 Bikes are back on the road and over 3,544 Cyclists are now part of the HOMETOWN family!

  • Overall Repair Count

    1253 Repairs to Date for 2024

    We were honored to do 1,617 Repairs in 2023.

    Awesome sauce! 2,224 Repairs in 2022.

    We knocked out 2,543 Repairs in 2021.

    We crushed 3,266 Repairs in 2020.

    We pumped out 3,042 Repairs in 2019.

    So proud!! 3,159 Repairs completed in 2018.

    BAM!! 2,854 Repairs in 2017.

    We achieved 2,146 Repairs in 2016.

    We hammered out 2,163 Repairs in 2015.

    We performed 2,247 Repairs in 2014.

    We accomplished 1,978 Repairs in 2013.

    We rocked 2,027 Repairs in 2012.

    We completed 1,982 Repairs in 2011.

    It all began with 1,012 Repairs in 2010.