By now, I know that YOU know that Hometown’s where it’s at! Over the past few weeks, we’ve been prepping you for a line-up of Hometown rides, events, and intel to make these last few weeks of hard-core winter blur into insignificance…
Immediately on deck is the fundraising Roll & Rock Concert for the Brighton High School Mountain Bike Team, starring our very own CycloDan Tribble‘s PBR Band, this Saturday night at Hometown. Next, it’s a triple-whammy with our midday Cycling Nutrition Clinic, followed by ZUMBA, then Hometown’s first Women’s Self Defense class, all on February 13th. Ladies Night Out on February 20th is the next doozy of an event, riding hot on the heels of a weekend “field trip” shop ride. Our March 1st, Winter Clinic Series wrap-up Potluck Partywill put a memorable exclamation point on the end of February. And then Spring Cycling Season 2018 begins…
You can read up on all of these events below. Just know that when it comes to passing time, Hometown is where the action is!
FINANCING, SWEET FINANCING
Point of note – we’ve had so many people ask us recently about financing that I’m going to give it a quick spotlight here. The concept is simple enough – 12 months without interest – but here’s a couple bonus bytes for you to chew on…
1) Can I only use it to buy bikes? Nope! Any purchase up to $1000 qualifies for 6 months deferred interest, and any purchase of $1000 or over qualifies for 12 months deferred interest, whether you’re buying a bike, a new cycling wardrobe, or a truckload of inner tubes.
2) Do I apply in-store? Sure, if you want to. But you can also save yourself time, if you pre-apply in the privacy of your own home. To do that, CLICK HERE or on the graphic above.
Let us know what other questions we can answer – it’s a great program, and we’re proud to tell you more!
(Photo courtesy and © Progressive Blues & Rhythm Band)
THIS SATURDAY: ROLL & ROCK
A ‘funk’y fundraiser for the Brighton High School Mountain Bike Team
***NOTE: We’ve had a few questions regarding whether this event is kid-friendly. So, to clarify, the Roll & Rock is geared toward adults – later hours (7-10pm), classic jazz and blues tunage, BYOB (I suspect many will bring beer) – with proceeds supporting youth cycling. Consider it a date night with good karma!
On Saturday, February 10th, we’re clearing our floor of bikes for a LIVE CONCERT AT HOMETOWN, starring our very own CycloDan Tribble’s Progressive Blues & Rhythm Band. On the agenda – crazy awesome music, dancing, BYOB, snacks, socializing… and knowing that half of your $10 cover charge goes directly toward gearing up the BHS Team for their 2018 cycling season!
Enjoy the show from 7pm-9pm, then hang with the band at the after-party. It’s laid back, funky fun that will wow your ears and tickle your tastebuds, all while supporting youth cycling. Please let us know you’re coming, so we can plan for enough refreshments!
BAND BIO: The Progressive Blues and Rhythm Band is Brian “BK Big Fish” King, drums, Doug “Bird Dog” Percha, guitar, Theo “Dr. Thee” Smith, bass and Dan Tribble aka “Shoocat Hopkins” on vocals and harmonica. All have been active members of the S.E. Michigan music scene mostly dating back to the mid 70’s. The PBR Band intends to bring you a brew of blues, rock & funky R&B for your listening and dancing enjoyment! Contact Brian at 330-806-1710 for booking info.
SAT, FEBRUARY 10 | 7PM-10PM | AT HOMETOWN BICYCLES
$10 cover charge, payable at the door – cash or checks only, please.
FEBRUARY 13: DANCE BEFORE DEFENSE
Ladies, make it a full evening of
fun, fitness, and self-betterment on
February 13th! That Tuesday only, Hometown’s much-loved
ZUMBA maven, Leslie Barrett, is bringing her regular Tuesday class to Hometown. Running
5:45-6:45pm, you’ll enjoy an invigorating
ZUMBA session on the shop floor, before taking your stimulated mind into the Community Room for a powerful lesson in Women’s Self Defense. $8 ZUMBA drop-in – details below!
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE AT HOMETOWN (2/13)
A POWERFUL, information-packed class for ALL of the women in your life – including you!
Tuesday, February 13th marks the first ever
Women’s Self Defense class at Hometown Bicycles, led by the highly skilled Ian Kinder, founder of
Live Safe Academy. In this life changing, 2-hour session, you’ll learn
“simple, life saving skills from programs designed to increase your safety after only one class! Our hands on courses teach time-tested, realistic methods that are easy to learn and remember… No previous training required.”
Valentine’s Day safety, solo bike rides, peace of mind – whatever your interest, COME! For ages 12 and up. I’ll be there – will you?
TUES, FEBRUARY 13 | 7PM-9PM | AT HOMETOWN BICYCLES
$40 payable at time of registration. Minimum 15 participants required – tell your friends and family!
LADIES NIGHT OUT: SPRING EDITION (2/20)
***EVEN MORE NEW ADDITIONS!***
Ladies, at this point, our
Ladies Night Out: Spring Edition is
exploding with incredible new opportunities and crazy-fun activities! Let’s see if I can bring you up to speed…
OVERVIEW: Ladies Night Out at Hometown Bicycles: Spring Edition runs
Tuesday, February 20th from 6-9pm. This Edition combines the best of yoga, wine, refreshments, goodie bags, door prizes, quickie bike clinics, chair massages, jewelry trunk shows, art exhibits, and suh-weeeeet deals on women’s cycling necessities. Registration is $40, for which you will receive…
30-MINUTE BEGINNER YOGA SESSION:
Stretch away the day’s stress with Terri Mushong of Hamburg Fitness Center. Wear comfy clothes, and bring a mat if you have one.
WINE & REFRESHMENTS:
Sample a wonderful array of filling, post-yoga snacks and treats to compliment your Hometown-provided wine selection!
COMPLIMENTARY CHAIR MASSAGE:
The wonderful folks at Kor Chiro Studio are generously providing on-site, courtesy chair massages to take you to the next level of pampered! (Tips welcomed.)
MINI-CLINICS:
Expand your bike knowledge with 15-minute bike clinics covering Flat Tire Fixes and Shifting Demystified. Both will run repeatedly over the course of an hour, for hands-on learning, and even second viewings!
JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW:
Peruse a full selection of exquisite bike-chain-and-bling jewel
ryfrom Echo Lake Steel, hand-stamped, industrial-chic-meets-tongue-in-cheek pieces from Cool Hedge Creations, and cleverly recycled bike chain and inner tube earrings crafted by Sunshine Design.
ART EXHIBITION:
Meet artists Peggy Kerwan and Lauren Patrell of LPbyLP, and view their 
respectively stunning collections of artwork and monotype prints and impeccably crafted purses, wallets, and keychains.
GOODIE BAGS:
By far the most popular take-away from last year’s event, our Spring Edition goodie bagswill absolutely rock your world!
DOOR PRIZES:
Drawings for wonderful gifts and prizes – including a bracelet donated by Echo Lake Steel and a bracelet and necklace donated by Cool Hedge Creations – will take place throughout the evening.
AWESOME DISCOUNTS:
Shaun and I (okay, mostly me) have been having a field day finding great deals for you on ladies’ cyclewear, shoes, helmets, gloves, and more!
There’s SO much to be excited about… can I count on you to be there with friends and family? Please register now! We’ve got some planning to do to make this the best ever!
TUES, FEBRUARY 20 | 6PM-9PM | AT HOMETOWN BICYCLES
$40 payable at registration. Click the link below!
2/13 & 2/15: CYCLING NUTRITION CLINIC
We’ve run our Winter Clinic Series since opening in 2010… not to toot our own horn, but *toot* we’re really good at it! All clinics are FREE – click the links below for details and to register:
Cycling Nutrition Clinic
Tues, Feb 13th, 12:15-1pm & Thu, Feb 15th, 7-8pm
Cycling Gear & Wear Clinic
Tues, Feb 20th, 12:15-1pm & Thu, Feb 22nd, 7-8pm
Where to Ride in Michigan Potluck Party
Thu, March 1st, 7-9pm
<< Click the image at left for a printable Clinic Series flier!
2018 HOMETOWN WOMEN’S WINTER CLASSES
Ladies, Hometown’s women-only, winter class series is going strong to KEEP you strong over the winter.
Click the registration links for details and to sign up:
2/13 WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE with Live Safe Academy
REGISTER for Self Defense | 7PM – 9PM at Hometown Bicycles |
$40 at registration
HOMETOWN BICYCLES SHOP RIDES
Fat Bike Friendly Ride – Intermediate/Advanced
SATURDAY, FEB 10 | 10:00AM (MEET BY 9:45AM) | FROM DTE TRAILHEAD
This week we’ll be meeting off-site at the DTE Trail for 10-16 miles of adventuring. Group A advanced riders will ride fast and pack in the miles. Group B intermediate riders will ride as skills determine. Come dressed for the weather.
Check Facebook for Ride confirmation and changes!***Rent a Fat Bike at the shop!***
FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN BICYCLES
Many of you are familiar with the rockin’ beats and great cardio that take place weekly on our showroom floor. But for those who haven’t yet experienced fitness classes at Hometown, or simply want to get a high-energy start to their New Year’s resolutions, here are a few classes you’ll absolutely want to try!
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
Start taping your socks on again…
~ Shaun & Dawn
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What birthday party would be complete without games and prizes?? Starting at noon, you and your family will enjoy birthday game classics with a cycling twist, like “Pin the Pedal on the Bicycle”, “Tricycle Tug-of-War”, “Guess How Many”, and “Bicycle Tire Toss”. Winners take home a prize!
Listen, your loyalty over the years and continuing support are truly gift enough – I mean that, Hometownies! That’s why, at THIS party, the birthday presents are for YOU! Beginning at noon, you’ll receive your very own, wrapped birthday gift with any purchase of $20 or more. (One per person while they last!)
If Hometown could talk, we know it would ask us for a birthday bike ride. That’s why our shop exists, after all – for the love of cycling! This casual road ride will leave from Hometown at 3pm (arrive by 2:45pm) for a spin around Island Lake’s famous “Green Dumpster loop”. All bikes welcome – there will be riders of all types, skills, and paces to make this fun for everyone! Just be sure to work up an appetite…
We’ll be wrapping up Hometown’s 8th-year birthday bash with food on the barbie, compliments of your appreciative bike shop. Be sure to do some post-meal vocal runs – gotta warm up those pipes for a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday to You”! Birthday cake will top it all off for those of us with a sweet tooth.
We’re all about relationships. That means we invest the time and energy in getting you what you need, not what we need to move.
We’re an anti-snob operation. Whatever kind of cyclist you are or bike you ride, we will always treat you with respect and gratitude, because we appreciate that you chose to shop with US. No belittling. No showboating. No snobbery. Period.
We are 100% about bicycles. That means we have nothing else to do except be your number one resource for all things bike.
We create opportunities for you to use what you buy. Between shop rides, Team memberships, classes, and events, we make sure you get your money’s worth out of your purchase.
We are a family-run, family bike shop. We think families are cool. Kids aren’t inconveniences – they’re future cycling advocates. And when you’re a customer, you become our family, too.
This is our livelihood. You make it possible for us to make a career out of something we love, so we’re highly motivated to make your experience awesome.
We live here. We’re as likely to run into you at the grocery store as at the shop, which means we’ll always treat you ethically and respectfully… so we don’t have to hide behind the fruit bin when we spot you.
We give back to the Community you live and work in. It supports us, so we proudly return the favor. 
We advocate for the sport you love. The success of cycling benefits us all, so your support of Hometown translates to a direct, positive impact on our ability to sponsor, volunteer, educate, and spread the love for cycling.
Your fellow shoppers said to!
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