Posted on September 15, 2015 by Shaun
LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY, and the excitement’s building for this October 11th event of epic awesomeness! To get you in the “Tour de Livingston” mood, here are a few fun facts about our favorite community ride:
1) This will be the Tour de Livingston’s 8th birthday!
2) To date, the Tour de Livingston has raised $180,000 to provide basic needs within OUR COMMUNITY via the Livingston County United Way.
3) Created by the Howell Rotary, the success of Tour de Livingston hasinspired other Rotary clubs to launch their own cycling fundraisers.
4) Tour de Livingston is one of the only times in which cyclists are allowed toride the GM Proving Grounds.
5) Your registration for Tour de Livingston gives you automatic entry in a drawing to win a Jamis Xenith road bike (donated by us, look right –>)!
6) We firmly believe that Tour de Livingston is one of THE BEST ways to view the fall scenery in our beautiful community!
LEARN MORE HERE about the Tour de Livingston. AndHERE, TOO!
REGISTER HERE for the Tour de Livingston.
SMILE HERE because you know you’re going to have a blast at the Tour de Livingston!
A RUN TO REMEMBER
(Photo courtesy Brighton Area Fire Department. Thank you!)
NEVER FORGET… The runners, walkers, and spectators of Brighton Area Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial race aren’t likely to forget the sight of the fire crew running 3.1 miles in full gear!
Kudos to the volunteers for making it possible, and our heartfelt thanks to the Fire Department for everything they have done and do for this community.
And a special congratulations to Mary Theresa who won the bicycle that we donated to the event. (Photo at right courtesy Brighton Area Fire Department)
REMINDER: MONUMENTAL MOVING SALE THIS WEEKEND
AS IF YOU NEEDED REMINDING…
Running
only 5 short hours, the Hometown Bicycles Moving Sale will be an epic opportunity for
killer deals and
garage sale bargains. We’ll be selling just about everything that isn’t nailed down, including our tools, displays, equipment, posters, appliances, supplies, stands and, of course, bicycles and accessories.
September 20, 2015
11am-4pm
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Posted on September 5, 2015 by Shaun
YOU’RE RIDING, SO WE’RE OPEN! You’ll find us working our usual bicycle magic from 10am-3pm this Labor Day Monday, September 7th. Come out, and celebrate with us!
HOW ABOUT A LITTLE FORESHADOWING…
STAY TUNED TO YOUR HOMETOWN EMAILS! We like to think that our emails are always cool, but this coming week, we’ve got something extra-awesome to announce that you’re going to want in on!
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Posted on August 20, 2015 by Shaun
…TOUR DE LIVINGSTON, THAT IS! This October 11th marks the 8th annual, recreational ride on our communities’ most scenic, autumn roads. We’re not supposed to play favorites, but this incredible cycling event takes the cake for us Hometownies!
As always, we’ll be your friendly Tour de Livingston bicycle support crew, fellow Tour riders, and raffle bike donator.
Also, with less than 2 months left to prepare, you’ll want to get yourself registered, prep your bike (we know a place that does the world’s best tune-ups – *wink-wink-nudge-nudge*), and log some serious mileage.
To help you with that last part, join Hometown for our Sunday morning Tour de Livingstontraining rides. We meet behind the Howell Courthouse at 8:00am, and ride two, 20-mile road loops at an intermediate level pace. Road bikes are required. Follow us on Facebookfor details and ride updates.
DOES “2016 JAMIS” RAISE YOUR HEART RATE?
IF YOU’RE ITCHING TO OWN THE NEWEST JAMIS BIKES, the bikes aren’t in yet, but the catalogs ARE. And. We. Are. GEEKED.
Come in, and check it out. (We’ve got tape, so you won’t have to chase down your socks.)
TRANSCONTINENTAL RIDER VISITS HOMETOWN
MEET OUR NEW FRIEND CHUCK… who just happens to be crossing the country by bicycle! Chuck stopped in for a repair on his ride from San Francisco to New York City. This guy is amazing!
Chuck hails from Korea, where he’s a student of Economics. He wanted to do something fun and unique between his Junior and Senior years at college, and decided to ride his bicycle across America on his summer vacation, visiting friends along the way. He is presently making his way across the Canadian border to New York.
May the wind be always at your back, Chuck. It was a privilege to be part of your adventure.
BREW CRUISE BIKE TOUR
BEER * BIKING * BUDS: Here’s an upcoming event (August 29th) for all the hops-happy cyclists out there. Click the image below for details:
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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!
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!!
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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