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Clouds, Tacos, and Amazing Bike People

Team Night Took Us to Cloud 9

Team Night at Hometown Bicycles

WOW-WOW-WOW!!!  Our Team Night event was an absolute DREAM…

Kicking off with TWO shop rides:
Hometown Bicycles Team Night Shop Road Ride
(Here’s one of ’em… Team Night shop road ride leaving from Hometown Bicycles. Check out our Team Night Fat Bike ride pic further down the email – along with info about this weekend’s shop ride!)

Rolling into taco town:
Taco bar at Hometown Bicycles 2017 Team night
(YUMMMMMMM!!!)

Showing some serious love for an amazing group of Team sponsors:
2017 Team Hometown Bicycles Sponsors
(Team Sponsors starting Top left: Vinnie Baylerian of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy; Top middle: Mike Kearns of Kearns Brothers; Top right: Sean Lowry of Lowry Solutions; Center: Bill Horal of Dr. Horal Dentistry; Middle right: Jenny and Chris Schild of Body Within Personal Training; Bottom row left to right:Beauchamp Water Treatment & Supply, Deb Godmer of Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp, Matt Maximoff of Michigan Banner Factory, and Jamis Bikes!)

Celebrating stand-out Team members:
Team Hometown Bicycles 2016 award winners
(Congratulations and thank you to 2016 Team Hometown award winners – left to right: Leslie Cook, Mark Lang, Tom Hermann, Mike Dyer, and Olga Negrut!)

Introducing you to our fearless Team leaders:
2017 Team Hometown Bicycles leaders - Jean Steinberg, Jim Cleer, and Brian Forhan
(Left to right: Hometown Ride Coordinator Jean Steinberg and Team Captains Jim Cleer and Brian Forhan)

And touching on the adventures that await Team Hometown Bicycles 2017.

Missed it? Bummer! But you can still be a part of the Team! Check out our Team Application HERE, and email Jean at ride@myhometownbicycles.com or stop by the shop for further information.

Thank you, every single one of you, for making this a night to remember for all the right reasons!

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2017 Team Hometown Bicycles Presenting Sponsor Pro-Motion Physical Therapy with Vinnie Baylerian, PT, DPT

ACHE OR INJURY AFFECTING YOUR CYCLING… WHO YOU GONNA CALL? PRO-MOTION!

We couldn’t pick a more perfect week to introduce you to our Presenting Sponsor for Team Hometown, AND the presenting speaker for this week’s ever-popular Bike Fitting ClinicPro-Motion Physical Therapy of Brighton with Vinnie Baylerian, PT, DPT.

Vinnie and his wife, Susan, (yeah, we’re ALL about those husband-wife business teams!) operate Pro-Motion from a core of exceptional service and family values. PLUS, they’re a cycling family, loved in the community, and the truest of bluest Hometownies. Is it any wonder that we ♥ ♥ ♥ this company?!

Pro-Motion Physical Therapy (est. 2011) is a locally owned, outpatient physical therapy clinic in Brighton’s downtown area, specializing in orthopedic and sports therapy, pelvic floor rehabilitation for women, men, and children, and vestibular rehabilitation. They also offer programs in lymphedema and bike fitting, and recently opened a satellite office in Howell.

At Pro-Motion, a thorough examination sets the stage for a personalized treatment plan designed to help you effectively and efficiently regain function. Manual therapy, exercises, modalities, and progress monitoring are used to help you achieve your goals and move forward to a better quality of life!

MISSION: To provide the highest quality physical therapy in a professional, friendly, caring and comfortable environment; treating each patient like family, utilizing a hands-on approach and developing custom treatment plans to help each individual reach their maximum functional potential in the most efficient manner.

CLICK HERE to meet the experts of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy!

205 W. Grand River Ave, Ste. 201, Brighton 48116  |  (810) 588-4133  |  promophysicaltherapy.com

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Bike Fitting Clinic with Vinnie Baylerian of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy at Hometown Bicycles of Brighton, MI
THIS WEEK:  Bike Fitting Basics with Pro-Motion

Our resident biomechanics pro and Hometownie-extraordinaire, Vinnie Baylerian, PT, DPT of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy breaks down the most common cycling injuries and how to avoid them with proper bike fit in this phenomenal and much-loved, annual Hometown clinic. Science and skill at its finest (and ‘funnest’!)

BIKE FITTING BASICS – REGISTER NOW!
Wednesday, January 25 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Thursday, January 26 from 6-7pm
Guest speaker, Vinnie Baylerian of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy, covers bike fit that maximizes efficiency and minimizes discomfort.

EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR PART 1 – REGISTER NOW!
Tues. 1/31 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  FRIDAY 2/3 from 6-7pm
Part 1 of 2, this clinic is hands-on! We’ll cover quick, on-the-go bike fixes to help you avoid a long walk home.

EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR PART 2 – REGISTER NOW!
Tues. 2/7 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Wed. 2/8 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  FRIDAY 2/10 from 6-7pm
Part 2 of 2, this clinic covers the perennial favorite – flat tire fixes! Bring along your wheel for some hands-on practice!

WHY JAMIS? – REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, February 16 from 6-7pm
A favorite addition to our clinic series, “Why Jamis?” answers who Jamis is, what they offer YOU, and why we’ve loved ’em from Day One!  Jamis rep and our “brother-from-a-different-mother”, Tom Trentanove, will guest speak and answer your individual questions.

WHERE TO RIDE IN MICHIGAN & POTLUCK PARTY! – REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, February 23 from 6-7pm
Bring your favorite dish to this munch-and-learn, wrap-up clinic party! Enjoy your fellow clinic-goers’ culinary skills, while we share some of the best parks and routes in Michigan for your cycling Adventures, plus groups you can ride with.

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Dan CycloDan Tribble
MEET YOUR CREW: DAN “CYCLODAN” TRIBBLE

As promised, we’re pleased as punch to introduce you to our incredible crew of bike gurus and all-around good guys and gals. First up – a long-standing and outstanding member of the Hometown crew – meet Dan (CycloDan) Tribble!   (Images courtesy Dan Tribble)

After doing my 30 to life in the auto industry, I am lucky to now pursue my passions of cycling and music. I love mountain biking and “getting lost” on Michigan’s back roads. I just work part time now, and I’m so glad that when I do go to work, I get to go to my Happy Place with the Hometown family. Then when the weekend rolls around (that’s Wed for me…hey somebody’s gotta do 4 day weekends and it might as well be me :D) I get to play with a bunch of different talented local musicians, playing blues, rock and old school R&B. I usually have a musical project or 2 going on. Oh yeah, and to any home brewers, I’m a beer tester… will work for beer!

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Spin indoor cycling classes at Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp
HOMETOWN “SPIN-OFF” WITH SHAUN AT HAMBURG FITNESS CENTER

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 10:15AM, AT HAMBURG FITNESS CENTER CYCLE STUDIO
Hometownies, represent!! Shaun’s taken up a challenge from Team Sponsor Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp to put down the tools and “ride it like ya stole it” at a very special edition of this gym’s much-loved Spin Class. Now, he’s looking for company…

Let’s pack the room with Hometownies! Whether you’re a spin god/goddess or are secretly wondering what a spin bike looks like, this class offers the flexibility to customize your challenge level. It’s a high energy, Hometown-friendly chance to pedal among friends, and YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE.

Have a Hometown jersey? Wear it with pride! And be sure to hang out afterward for Shaun’s post-spin, “ask-the-expert”, fat bike and winter cycling demo in the lobby.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR HOMETOWNIES: $5 drop in for non-members. BIKES ARE LIMITED SO BE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY!!

LET SHAUN KNOW YOU’LL BE RIDING WITH HIM – CLICK HERE!

Also coming up…

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 5:30PM & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 10:30AM 
Keep an eye out in upcoming newsletters for even more opportunities to pick Shaun’s bike brain over at Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp!

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Hometown Bicycles Team Night Fat Bike Shop Ride in Island Lake Badlands
FAT BIKE FRIENDLY SHOP RIDE THIS SATURDAY

Be a part of this weekend’s pedal-powered adventure, as we head out from Hometown at 1pm, take the back entrance into Island Lake, and explore the sandy Badlands behind Spring Mill Pond. Roughly 12 miles and 2-2.5 hours of ride time.  (Photo creds to Bill Hermann)

All rider levels are welcome for this relaxed pace, NO DROP shop ride. Be prepared to push your bike up a hill or two! This is a Plus/Fat Bike expedition. Not appropriate for “skinny” tires. To protect our singletrack, we’ll be avoiding all mountain bike trails until they dry or freeze. Follow us on Facebook for ride confirmation and updates.

Still haven’t tried a fat bike? Rentals are available – just call the shop!  (810) 225-2441

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Fitness classes at Hometown Bicycles - Yoga with Tocca Massage, Zumba with Leslie Barrett, and Cardio Drumming with Martha Soraruf(Photo cred: Yoga pic at left courtesy Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga)

FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN

Hey, Hometownies! Mark your calendars for these fantastic winter fitness programs running right here inside your favorite bike shop:

Cardio Drumming with Martha Soraruf at Hometown BicyclesCARDIO DRUMMING | Wednesdays at 6:45PM
$5 class fee / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf
Click to learn more

 

Dynamic Yoga with Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga at Hometown BicyclesDYNAMIC YOGA | New series pending… stay tuned!
$10 drop in – Presented by Tocca Massage & Yoga
Click to learn more

 

Zumba with Leslie Barrett at Hometown BicyclesZUMBA | Mondays at 6PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
$5 drop in – With Leslie Barrett
Click to learn more

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Spring pathway
SPRING: 56 Days & Counting

We’re just 8 short weeks away from the official arrival of Spring. Don’t panic… we can get you there in top form!

Be sure to check out our fat bikes and rentals, winter shop rides, and fitness classes to keep you in peak cycling condition. Plus, we’ll have your bike running like a dream with our famously phenomenal bicycle tune-ups and repairs!

THIS SATURDAY (1/21): Bikes, Beer, and the Coolest Team Ever

Take One (Beer) for the Team

Team Hometown Bicycles

RAISE A COLD ONE AT THIS SATURDAY‘S MEET-LEARN-JOIN OUR TEAM EVENT:  This year’s Team information night promises to be EPIC! In addition to learning what Team Hometown Bicycles is all about, you’ll get to enjoy one of two PRE-MEETING SHOP RIDES (details to follow further down), meet our captains and members, fist bump our outstanding Team sponsors, witness the GRAND UNVEILING of our NEW RACE KIT, order Team kits at a killer discount, and savor pizza and beer to boot!

Team Hometown Bicycles is for EVERYONE!  Our Team – racers and non-racers – is as anti-snob an operation as our shop. Our purpose is to have fun, give back to our Community, and positively promote the sport. If you can get on board that bandwagon, then you can be a part of our Team!

We can’t wait to see you there!  Team night is something special at Hometown… come see why it’s one of our best attended winter events! THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 4:30PM, HOMETOWN COMMUNITY ROOM, NO CHARGE
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR TEAM HOMETOWN MUNCH-&-LEARN

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Fat Bike Friendly shop ride at Hometown Bicycles

2 PRE-TEAM-MEETING SHOP RIDES THIS SATURDAY

Take a spin with the Team and fellow Hometownies before our Team Hometown Munch-and-Learn! We have two – count them, TWO! – shop ride options to peak your fancy:

OPTION 1: Badlands Fat Bike Friendly Ride, January 21, 1:45pm
LEAVES FROM ISLAND LAKE SPRING MILL POND PROMPTLY AT 2PM (ARRIVE BY 1:45PM)

ALL RIDER LEVELS are welcome for this relaxed pace, NO DROP adventure through the sandy Badlands. Be prepared to push your bike up a hill or two! 3.8″ or larger fat/plus tires recommended. Not appropriate for “skinny” tires. Follow us on Facebook for ride confirmation/changes.

OPTION 2: Island Lake Roads Ride, January 21, 2:15pm
LEAVES FROM HOMETOWN BICYCLES PROMPTLY AT 2:30PM (ARRIVE BY 2:15PM)

We’ll take the back entrance into Island Lake, enjoying (hopefully) clear, paved park roads. Mountain and/or road bikes (as weather conditions dictate). ALL RIDER LEVELS are welcome for this NO DROP ride. Follow us on Facebook for ride confirmation/changes.

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MEET YOUR 2017 TEAM HOMETOWN SPONSORS

It’s official – THESE NINE, EXCEPTIONAL COMPANIES are the new Sponsorship backbone to a Team that supports its community, epitomizes sportsmanship, and, above all, LOVES cycling! If that doesn’t tell you something deeply meaningful about the core values of these businesses, I don’t know what will! Please show our Sponsors some serious Hometown love:

Pro-Motion Physical Therapy logo

Dr. Horal Family and Cosmetic Dentistry logo Body Within Personal Training logo
Kearns Brothers - Roofing, Siding, and Windows Lowry Solutions - Barcode and RFID
Hamburg Fitness Center logo Beauchamp Water Treatment and Supply
Jamis Bicycles logo
Michigan Banner Factory logo

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Bike Care and Maintenance clinic at Hometown Bicycles in Brighton
THIS WEEK:  POST-RIDE BIKE CARE CLINIC (free!)

This Wednesday and Thursday wraps up the second in our roundly popular, bike maintenance clinic set! You’ll learn post-ride practices to keep your bike fighting fit, and from costing you a fortune in negligence repairs. Questions welcome!

(NOTE: February’s clinics are up for registration! *see below* We’re really excited about these, and have scheduled them a little differently, so that you have the best chance to enjoy them! Check it out!)

BIKE CARE & MAINTENANCE PART 2 – REGISTER NOW!
Wednesday, January 18 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Thursday, January 19 from 6-7pm
In this second of a 2-part clinic, we’ll talk about how to care for your bicycle AFTER you come back from your ride.

BIKE FITTING BASICS – REGISTER NOW!
Wednesday, January 25 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Thursday, January 26 from 6-7pm
Guest speaker, Vinnie Baylerian of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy, covers bike fit that maximizes efficiency and minimizes discomfort.

EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR PART 1 – REGISTER NOW!
Tues. 1/31 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  FRIDAY 2/3 from 6-7pm
Part 1 of 2, this clinic is hands-on! We’ll cover quick, on-the-go bike fixes to help you avoid a long walk home.

EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR PART 2 – REGISTER NOW!
Tues. 2/7 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Wed. 2/8 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  FRIDAY 2/10 from 6-7pm
Part 2 of 2, this clinic covers the perennial favorite – flat tire fixes! Bring along your wheel for some hands-on practice!

WHY JAMIS? – REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, February 16 from 6-7pm
A favorite addition to our clinic series, “Why Jamis?” answers who Jamis is, what they offer YOU, and why we’ve loved ’em from Day One!  Jamis rep and our “brother-from-a-different-mother”, Tom Trentanove, will guest speak and answer your individual questions.

WHERE TO RIDE IN MICHIGAN & POTLUCK PARTY! – REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, February 23 from 6-7pm
Bring your favorite dish to this munch-and-learn, wrap-up clinic party! Enjoy your fellow clinic-goers’ culinary skills, while we share some of the best parks and routes in Michigan for your cycling Adventures, plus groups you can ride with.

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CAN YOU HELP?  SINGLE-QUESTION YOGA SURVEY

Clipboard survey clip artWhere she yogas, people follow… seriously. Ashley of Tocca Massage & Yoga left us speechless with the popularity of her recently concluded Hometown yoga class series. Now she’s cooking up another session, and wants to know YOUR scheduling preference. Please help her out, and CLICK HERE TO ANSWER HER SINGLE-QUESTION YOGA SURVEY. It’s appreciated!

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Fitness classes at Hometown Bicycles - Yoga with Tocca Massage, Zumba with Leslie Barrett, and Cardio Drumming with Martha Soraruf(Photo cred: Yoga pic at left courtesy Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga)

FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN

Hey, Hometownies! Mark your calendars for these fantastic winter fitness programs running right here inside your favorite bike shop:

Cardio Drumming with Martha Soraruf at Hometown BicyclesCARDIO DRUMMING | Wednesdays at 6:45PM
$5 class fee / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf
Click to learn more

Dynamic Yoga with Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga at Hometown BicyclesDYNAMIC YOGA | New series pending… stay tuned!
$10 drop in – Presented by Tocca Massage & Yoga
Click to learn more

Zumba with Leslie Barrett at Hometown BicyclesZUMBA | Mondays at 6PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
$5 drop in – With Leslie Barrett
Click to learn more

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Spring crocusesSPRING: 63 Days & Counting

We’re just 9 short weeks away from the official arrival of Spring. Don’t panic… we can get you there in top form!

Be sure to check out our fat bikes and rentals, winter shop rides, and fitness classes to keep you in peak cycling condition. Plus, we’ll have your bike running like a dream with our famously phenomenal bicycle tune-ups and repairs!

Your Hometown Crew and Speak Up for Cycling

Who’s This Attractive Bunch?

Hometown Bicycles crew group photo

MEET YOUR HOMETOWN BICYCLES CREW…  We consider it a true honor when you introduce us to your family and friends – it lets us know that you feel the same respect, loyalty, and you’re-our-peeps kind of thang that we feel for you.

Well, we’d like to extend you the same courtesy! Meet your Hometown 2.017 crew (above). We’ll be featuring your go-to bike gurus here and on our website over the coming weeks; get to know the guys and gals who help make your Hometown experience a magical one!

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Bike Care and Maintenance Clinic at Hometown Bicycles
THIS WEEK:
  BIKE MAINTENANCE CLINIC (free!)

This Wednesday and Thursday starts the first in a 2-part series of ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR CLINICS TO DATE! Whether you’re a newbie or bike buff, here’s your chance to learn the workings of your trusty sidekick, and how to set yourself and your bike up for a brilliant ride. Bring your questions, and be prepared for some hands-on learnin’!

BIKE CARE & MAINTENANCE PART 1 – REGISTER NOW!
Wednesday, January 11 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Thursday, January 12 from 6-7pm
In this first of a 2-part clinic, we’ll cover tips and tricks to prep your bike BEFORE you hit the roads and trails.

BIKE CARE & MAINTENANCE PART 2 – REGISTER NOW!
Wednesday, January 18 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Thursday, January 19 from 6-7pm
In this second of a 2-part clinic, we’ll talk about how to care for your bicycle AFTER you come back from your ride.

BIKE FITTING BASICS – REGISTER NOW!
Wednesday, January 25 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Thursday, January 26 from 6-7pm
Guest speaker, Vinnie Baylerian of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy, covers bike fit that maximizes efficiency and minimizes discomfort.

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SPEAK UP FOR CYCLING AT JANUARY SUMMIT

Livingston County Transportation Summit invitationConcerned about the state of cycling safety in Livingston County? Shaun says, “Let’s stop _itchin’, and do something about it!”

We not only encourage, but ASK you to attend the January 17th Livingston County Transportation Summit, running 8am-Noon at Cleary University’s Johnson Center. It’s FREE, and the more cyclists who attend, the more likely our concerns about local cycling safety will be heard and addressed. You can sit with us – Hometown will be there!

Click the image at left to view the Summit invite. You can REGISTER FOR THE SUMMIT HERE, or email arennie@CMHLIV.ORG for details.

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Fat Bike Friendly shop ride at Hometown Bicycles

FAT BIKE FRIENDLY SHOP RIDE THIS SATURDAY

Knock on wood-ed trails… it looks like the weather is going to be idyllic for a roll through the winter woods. Bring your fatties (or rent one from us!) or mountain bikes. This weekend’s shop ride will be a 2-parter: a 6-mile, beginner-friendly loop to start, and a faster, 7-9 mile, Proud Lake loop for eager beavers craving an additional challenge!

Meet at Milford trailhead (Janowski field) at 1pm on Saturday, January 14th. Follow us on Facebook for ride confirmation/changes.

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Team Hometown Bicycles Munch and Learn meeting

LEARN ABOUT TEAM HOMETOWN BICYCLES

Heads up, Hometownies… we’ve scheduled a munch-and-learn Team meeting on Saturday, January 21st, 4:30pm in our Community Room. You’ll meet our Team Captains and learn everything from what our Team is about and past accomplishments, to upcoming adventures and Team perks.

There’s no charge to attend, but we do need to plan for food, so please register:
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR TEAM MUNCH-AND-LEARN

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ONLY 2 TEAM SPONSOR SLOTS REMAINING!

We’re down to the FINAL TWO Team Hometown Bicycles sponsorship slots. If interested, please email Jean at ride@myhometownbicycles.com.

We tip our helmets to these exceptional companies who have committed (or recommitted!) to being a part of our 2017 Team adventures:

Pro-Motion Physical Therapy logo

Dr. Horal Family and Cosmetic Dentistry logo Body Within Personal Training logo
THIS COULD
BE YOUR
COMPANY!
Jamis Bicycles logo
THIS COULD
BE YOUR
COMPANY!
Hamburg Fitness Center logo

Michigan Banner Factory logo

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Fitness classes at Hometown Bicycles - Yoga with Tocca Massage, Zumba with Leslie Barrett, and Cardio Drumming with Martha Soraruf(Photo cred: Yoga pic at left courtesy Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga)

FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN

Hey, Hometownies! Mark your calendars for these fantastic winter fitness programs running right here inside your favorite bike shop:

Cardio Drumming with Martha Soraruf at Hometown BicyclesCARDIO DRUMMING | Wednesdays at 6:45PM
$5 class fee / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf
Click to learn more

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Dynamic Yoga with Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga at Hometown BicyclesDYNAMIC YOGA | New series pending… stay tuned!
$10 drop in – Presented by Tocca Massage & Yoga
Click to learn more

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Zumba with Leslie Barrett at Hometown BicyclesZUMBA | Mondays at 6PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
$5 drop in – With Leslie Barrett
Click to learn more

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We offer financing at Hometown Bicycles through Synchrony Financial

Christmas Cyclists, Ornament Making, and Lots of Love

 Christmas lights at Hometown Bicycles

HOMETOWN BICYCLES CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S HOURS: 
Christmas Eve  |  9AM – 3PM
Christmas Day through New Year’s Day  
|  CLOSED*
Monday, January 2nd  |  9AM – 9PM (regular hours)
It’s always been our tradition to make the Christmas season about family… well, actually we make EVERY day about family – but especially between Christmas and New Year’s, we close the shop so that our crew can spend quality time with their loved ones.

* So why, you are wondering, do we have a big, ol’ highlighted asterisk next to “CLOSED”? It’s because this year, there will be a couple exceptions, when Shaun and I open the shop briefly for classes held in our Community Room. Post-Christmas, we’ll be NEEDING Cardio Drumming to burn off cookies, and Yoga to melt away holiday stress! Please drop by to participate, or even just to tell us what Santa put under your tree!

WE WILL BE OPEN:

Wednesday, December 28th from 6PM – 8PM
for Cardio Drumming with Martha Soraruf

Friday, December 30th from 9AM – 10AM
for Dynamic Yoga with Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga

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GET HUGGED BY YOUR FAVORITE CYCLIST

Christmas gift ideas for cyclists at Hometown Bicycles including bike ornaments, bike toys, bike garden spinners, bike magnets, and bike decor

Just imagine… while everyone else is gifting them hand lotion and fruit cake, you’ll step in – proverbial cape snapping smartly in the breeze – with a gift that celebrates their passion for cycling. Now THAT’s hug-worthy!

You know we carry bicycles and cycling accessories, but did you also know that we are your one-stop shop for bike-geared stocking stuffers, ornaments, garden art, fashion, decor, kitchenware, and ever-so-much more?Hometown Bicycles Daily Deal for December 7, 2016: $10 off Finish Line Bicycle Cleaning Kit

So, Christmas shopping… YES! We’ve got you covered!

Also, check out our 24 Days of Christmas Daily Deals on Facebook for more bike-lovin’ gift ideas to make your cyclist smile. Today’s Daily Deal is at right >>

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Hometown Bicycles offers financing on all bicycle purchases through Synchrony Financial. Ask us for details!

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KIDS’ ORNAMENT CLASS AT HOMETOWN

Sew Your Own Christmas Ornament Class for Beginners at Hometown BicyclesTHIS SATURDAY, FROM 10AM-NOON:  Bundle up the kids and join Hometown Bicycles artist, Lauren Patrell of LPbyLP, for a beginner felt ornament sewing class in Hometown’s Community Room on 12/17 from 10am-Noon!

This class is perfect for kids (ages 4 and up), and adults looking to have some crafty fun. $7 per participant, payable on class day, you’ll leave with a finished felt heart ornament, ready to hang on your Christmas tree or give as a gift!
Lauren Patrell at Hometown Bicycles
And here’s my personal note… that’s Lauren at right >> with Shaun’s and my little Aria. Lauren is one of those authentically kind souls who love what they do, love life, and love to share that joy with others. She’s the creative genius behind all the exquisite bike purses, wallets, keychains, and cards that you’ve been enjoying for the past year.

Trust me – you and your kids will love this class!

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR “SEW YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT”
Your registration ensures that Lauren will have enough materials for all!

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WE FOUND THAT LOVIN’ FEELIN’…

Love INC logoChristmas spirit is running rampant here at Hometown!

We’d like to give a giant shout-out to a wonderful and anonymous couple (you know who you are), who just donated over $400 in Hometown gift certificates to Love INC, a non-profit organization “dedicated to meeting basic needs like food, shelter, clothing, transportation, and money management… for folks in crisis.” Love INC provides transportation in the form of bicycles to down-on-their-luck and reforming individuals. What a thoughtful donation!

Thanks, too, to Team Hometown Bicycles rider Tom Hermann for initiating the connection.

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FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN

Hey, Hometownies! Mark your calendars for these fantastic winter fitness programs running right here inside your favorite bike shop:
 
Cardio Drumming with Martha Soraruf at Hometown BicyclesCARDIO DRUMMING – Wednesdays at 6:45PM
$5 class fee / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf
Click to learn more

Dynamic Yoga with Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga at Hometown BicyclesDYNAMIC YOGA – Fridays at 9AM on 12/16, 23, 30 • 1/6
$10 drop in or $35 for all 4 weeks – Presented by Tocca Massage & Yoga
Click to learn more

Zumba with Leslie Barrett at Hometown BicyclesZUMBA – Mondays at 6PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
$5 drop in – With Leslie Barrett – Click to learn more
Holiday Special (thru 12/31) 5-Class punch card with 6th Class free – just $22
 

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HOMETOWN SHOP RIDES

Friday Night Lights shop ride at Hometown Bicycles

Happily, cold weather and early nights do NOT signal the end of cycling season! Here’s a shop ride you won’t want to miss this week:

Fat Bike Friendly Ride – Saturday, December 17th, 10 a.m.
Explore ~12-14 miles of Milford area mountain bike trails with us! Fat bike / mountain bikes are all welcome. NO DROP RIDE. Dress warmly! Meet at the Milford trailhead located on Peter’s road between GM/Commerce roads, on the West side (at the Janowski Field park). Park in the lot closest to Peters Road (if you see baseball fields to your left, you’re there). **Check Facebook for ride updates.**

 
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THANK YOU FOR BEING A 2017 TEAM SPONSOR!
PRO-MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY

Pro-Motion Physical Therapy

Stepping again into the Presenting Team Sponsor role is a Hometown AND customer favorite, Pro-Motion Physical Therapy with Vinnie Baylerian, PT, DPT. Watch your January newsletters for a feature highlight on this wonderful, local company. In the meantime, we simply couldn’t let another week go by without sending out a heartfelt THANK YOU to Pro-Motion Physical Therapy for its unwavering support!
Pro-Motion Physical Therapy  |  Brighton & Howell  |  (810) 588-4133  |  promophysicaltherapy.com

 
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WANNA JOIN TEAM HOMETOWN BICYCLES?

Team Hometown Bicycles doing Take Your Kids Mountain Biking DayIn addition to our now accepting 2017 Team Applications, we’ll also be hosting a Team Meeting, open to all interested riders, on Saturday January 21st at 4:30pm – mark your calendars!

Follow our Facebook page for details and confirmation of time, and email Rides Coordinator Jean with your questions at ride@myhometownbicycles.com.

 
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2017 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Team Hometown Bicycles Jersey Sponsorships

Check out the companies below… they’re our 2015/16 sponsors, and businesses that we are proud to promote because they share our core values of integrity, passion, dedication, and community-mindedness.

Check out the companies above that have already committed to 2017 Team Sponsorships – Pro-Motion Physical Therapy, Body Within Personal Training, and William P. Horal, D.D.S, P.C.. We are PROUD to have them aboard!

Additional Team Sponsor opportunities are still available. Interested in learning more? Contact our Rides Coordinator, Jean, at ride@myhometownbicycles.com.
 

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2016 HOMETOWN BICYCLES TEAM SPONSORS 

Pro-Motion Physical Therapy of Brighton, MI

Body Within Personal Training William P. Horal, DDS, PC General and Cosmetic Dentistry in Brighton, MI
Dakkota Integrated Systems, LLC Jamis Bicycles - The Power of Design