WE love what we do, and we hope that YOU love it also. If you do, TELL THE WORLD
|
|||||||||||||||||||
|
Filed under: Hometown Bicycles | Tagged: adventures, Ashley Knuth, bicycle clinics, bicycle shop, bicycles, bike clinics, bike shop, bikes, Brighton, Cardio Drumming, cyclists, fat bikes, fat tire bikes, financing, fitness classes, free clinics, Hometown Bicycles, Hometownies, kit, Leslie Barrett, Martha Soraruf, MI, New Year, rent a fat bike, size matters, sponsorship, Synchrony Financial, Team Hometown Bicycles, Tocca Massage and Yoga, vinyasa yoga, winter clinics, zumba | Leave a comment »
THE WEATHER, THE COURSE, THE COMPANY… ALL AWESOME!
Congratulations, Iceman Cometh riders! Another goal achieved, another adventure had, another story to be told (and we hope that you WILL tell it, at our November 12, post-Iceman party – details below!)
For the first time in years, Iceman riders enjoyed a day of clear sky and sunshine. Our Team sure appreciated it… along with the delicious chili and good will served up in the Hometown tent (thank you, Jean and crew!) Ride times were rockin’, good times were a-rollin’… what can we say, but “can’t wait ’til next year!” Iceman or bust, baby!
………………………
WE INTERRUPT YOUR READING FOR THIS VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE…
Hometown’s 1st Annual Fall Extravaganza event is
THIS SATURDAY (11/12)
FROM NOON – 6PM
Event details and crazy-fun class sign-ups are below, so be sure to read to the end!
NOW, BACK TO YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSLETTER…
………………………
It’s all about respect… you rode ’em hard at Iceman – don’t put your bikes away “wet”! That trusty two-wheeler that just took you for the ride of your life will live to race another day with proper care and maintenance. Take advantage of our “Iceman Effed My Bike!” Tune-Up Coupon, where you’ll get $20 toward bikes and accessories with the purchase of a post-Iceman tune-up.
Print this blog and bring it with you. We’ll treat your bicycle like the rockstar that it is!
………………………
Think of this as one more obstacle REMOVED from you getting fit, having fun, making memories, and riding off into the sunset. Dreams can absolutely be affordable… stop in and ask us about our stellar financing program!
(Pssst! Save your rainy day fund for a rainy day. Those fat bikes you’ll be falling in love with at our November 12 fat bike demo have just become that much more affordable!)
………………………
We know that, sentimentally speaking, your bicycle’s value is truly incalculable, but if you ever DO decide to sell, how do you determine what it’s worth?Answer: BicycleBlueBook.com. Did you know that Hometown Bicycles is an Authorized Bicycle Blue Book Trade-In Partner? That’s just a fancy way of saying that we can help you figure out what your bike is worth. Who knows, your dream Jamis bike may be significantly closer than you think! (Like, maybe even at this Saturday’s fat bike demo… *wink* *wink* *nudge* *nudge*…)
We’re just days away from this fantastic, autumn, family and fat bike extravaganza… time to get yourself registered for some of the cool classes, and to plan your order of enjoyment, so that you don’t miss one, single, crazy-fun activity!
FAT BIKE DEMO: All Day!
Our Jamis and Framed fat bikes will be out in full force at this event, and available for you to test ride and fall in love with (yes, we’re that confident!). NO CHARGE.
INDOOR ART FAIR: Noon – 5:00 pm
Hometown artists Deborah Kashdan, Peggy Kerwan, Lauren Patrell and her Nana, and newcomer Sarah Burke will be setting up art displays at our first ever mini indoor art fair here at the shop. Weather permitting, Sarah will also be holding an outdoor demonstration of her incredible spray paint art skills. You’ve seen their bicycle art – here’s a chance to enjoy more of their creativity… and maybe take care of some Christmas shopping in the process! (Artists prefer cash or check, so please come prepared!)
“ASK THE EXPERTS”: Noon – 1:30 pm
Hit a cycling plateau? Nagging knee pain on your rides? Body Within Personal Training‘s, Jenny Schild, and Pro-Motion Physical Therapy‘s, Vinnie Baylerian, PT, DPT are generously volunteering their fitness/nutrition and common cycling injury/bike fit expertise at our event. This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY for one-stop, NO CHARGE, professional input on how to be a better, stronger cyclist… take advantage of it!
POWER YOGA WITH TOCCA MASSAGE & YOGA: 12:15 pm
Enjoy a stimulating, stretch-and-strengthen, Vinyasa yoga session in our Community Room with powerhouse, Ashley Knuth of Tocca Massage & Yoga.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR YOGA
CARDIO DRUMMING WITH MARTHA SORARUF: 1:45 pm
Join in on Martha’s crazy-popular Cardio Drumming class (Liam’s favorite!), which will be pumping up the volume in our Community Room at next Saturday’s event.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CARDIO DRUMMING
ZUMBA WITH HAMBURG FITNESS CENTER: 3:00 pm
Fiesty, Latin rhythms and everyone-friendly coreography will have you burning calories in this high energy class, hosted by Hamburg Fitness in our Community Room.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ZUMBA
KIDS’ CRAFT CLASS – BIKE GEAR ORNAMENTS: 4:15 pm
Bring along your young ‘uns of all ages to create a unique, bicycle gear Christmas ornament with gears, glitter, and other crafty goodies provided by Hometown Bicycles. Parents, please come, too! This is a parent-child project you’ll treasure for years to come. A nominal $4 per child covers materials and instruction.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE KID’S CRAFT CLASS
FAT BIKE FRIENDLY GROUP TRAIL RIDE: Leaves at 3:30pm
RIDE WITH SHAUN!! Join your bike guru, and leave from our shop parking lot at 3:30pm for the Yellow and Blue trails of picturesque, autumn-tinged Island Lake. NO DROP, all levels welcome!
CHILI COOK-OFF: Judging begins when the riders return!
Put your best chili forward for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights at Hometown’s first annual culinary cook-off! Entries must be delivered by 4:15pm, and hungry cyclists and party-goers will be the judges for this people’s choice competition. Winner takes home a $25 Hometown Bicycles Gift Certificate PLUS one of the first Hometown t-shirts ever made available to the public!!
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & TO ENTER THE CHILI COOK-OFF
Filed under: Hometown Bicycles | Tagged: art fair, Ashley Knuth, Bicycle Blue Book, bicycle demo, bicycle shop, bicycles, Bike Demo, bike repair, bike ride, bike shop, bikes, Body Within Personal Training, chili cook off, Christmas ornaments, Christmas shopping, cycling, cyclists, Deborah Kashdan, fat bike demo, fat bikes, fat tire bikes, financing, framed bikes, gear ornaments, group ride, hamburg fitness center, Hometown Bicycles, Iceman Cometh Challenge, Iceman Effed My Bike, Jamis Bicycles, Jenny Schild, kids crafts, Lauren Patrell, mountain bike, mountain bike race, mountain biking, ornaments, Peggy Kerwan, Pro-Motion Physical Therapy, Sarah Burke, service, shop ride, Synchrony Financial, Team Hometown Bicycles, Tocca Massage and Yoga, Trade-In Partner, tune up, tuneup, Vinnie Baylerian, zumba | Leave a comment »
GETTING “FAT” IS FUN!
Okay, okay… cheekiness aside, fat bikes are a fantastic way to keep yourself trim and active during Michigan’s “brrr-r-r-r-r” season. These mammoth-wheeled rides turn mountains into molehills with their ground- and obstacle-devouring anatomy. Best of all, they’re designed for guys and gals of all ages, builds, and skill levels. True family fun, and that’s no joke!
ON YOUR MARK, GET SET… FAT BIKE PREORDERS BEGIN NOW!
We’ve been teasing you all October with the promise of supreme fatness and, as of today, your wish is our special order! Trust us, you don’t want to miss this early order window… you don’t want to be the one staring longingly out the window at all your fat-bound friends!
Jamis fatties will be thundering into our shop in just a few short days. And this year, we’re introducing a new, novice-friendly, economical fat bike brand to our floor – Framed Bikes. (Read more about them below.) We’ll announce the big arrivals on Facebook!
YUP, HOMETOWN IS NOW ALSO YOUR FRIENDLY, NEIGHBORHOOD FRAMED FAT BIKE DEALER
With fat bike craze sweeping the northern climes, we’re introducing one more line of fatties to round out your selection at Hometown. (I know… how can it possibly get any better, right??)
From Framed’s lips to your eyes, here’s a little insight into the brand…
“…technically sound, affordable bikes targeted to riders who demand a bike with tomorrow’s technology at a great value… Whether your purpose to pedal is to combat traffic congestion, stay healthy, be the cool kid or to lessen your environmental impact, Framed has models for all ages and riding abilities and are priced on principle, not profit. For this simple reason is why our family-owned business remains true to its vision where great bikes do not have to be expensive or complicated. We want everyone to enjoy the countless benefits of cycling.”
So, now you’ve got your fat bike (or your mountain or cross bike), and are wondering… with the days shortening, when can I put my steed through its paces? We’ve got a shop ride for that – Friday Night Lights!
Welcome to Hometown’s new nighttime adventure ride on the trails of Island Lake. Led by Team rider, Mike Dyer, this all-level, no-drop, Friday ride takes you through the Blue and Yellow trails by bike light. Ride frequency and time may vary, so check our Facebook for the latest updates.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 1ST ANNUAL HOMETOWN BICYCLES ANNIVERSARY, FAT BIKE FRIENDLY RIDE, POST-ICEMAN PARTY & CHILI COOK-OFF
This year’s Brighton High School mountain bike team was, once again, a credit to our community and the sport of cycling. Every year, Hometown Bicycles is exceptionally proud to support the sportsmanship and skill of these incredible, young cyclists. They ARE the future of cycling, after all.
Coach T.J. Tyrell dropped by the other day with a “note” of thanks. Thank YOU, T.J. and the Bulldogs!
ARE YOU A SPIN OR YOGA INSTRUCTOR?
If you’re spin and/or yoga instruction certified, you could be a part of the action. Send your qualifications to Dawn at office@myhometownbicycles.com.
SAT & SUN
….. 9AM – 5PMHOMETOWN BICYCLES’ SHOP RIDES
Tune in to our Facebook or web calendar to confirm all rides. Here’s what’s coming up:FRIDAY, 7:30PM – Night Lights Mountain Bike Ride
SUNDAY, 9:00AM – POST-Iceman Recovery Gravel Grinder
WEDNESDAY (11/9), 8:45AM – FINAL 2016 Rails-to-Trails Ride
CLICK HERE for details about these Hometown shop rides!
SPECIAL NOTE: ‘Tis the season for impromptu shop rides, in addition to our weekly regulars. Stay tuned to Hometown’s Facebook page to catch ’em as they come!
Filed under: Hometown Bicycles | Tagged: anniversary, art fair, bicycle shop, bike shop, brighton bulldogs, brighton cycling, chili cook off, cycling, cyclist, dealer, fat bike demo, fat bikes, framed bikes, framed fat bikes, group rides, Hometown Bicycles, Iceman, Island Lake, Jamis, Martha Soraruf, Michigan, mike dyer, night ride, party, people's choice, shop ride, spin instructor, sportsmanship, winter cycling, winter hours, yoga instructor | Leave a comment »
.
We can’t even begin to describe how proud we are to be associated with this event, and send a big Hometown hug to Howell Rotary for always making us so much a part of Tour de Livingston.
Photo fiends, be sure to check out our Facebook page and Tour de Livingston’s Facebook page for pictorial Tour eye candy!
(BAM!! Look at this awesome Team Hometown Bicycles representation at the Tour de Livingston, most of whom biked the 100-mile route. We ♥ you Team peeps!)
With Tour de Livingston behind us, our focus is shifting to another major cycling event that keeps our customers training hard and our shop hopping with pre-event preparations… Iceman Cometh Challenge. This famous, Michigan mountain bike race hits the Kalkaska trails on November 5th. Are YOU ready? Good. Is your BIKE ready? Leave that to us!
Here’s a bit of retrospective “feel good” to supplement those morning Wheaties… back in mid-September, the Brighton Area Fire Department ran its annual 9/11 Memorial 5K with our annually donated Hometown Bicycles Jamis cruiser as the fundraiser raffle prize.
Brighton Mayor, Jim Muzzin, was the lucky winner… and this community-spirited head honcho re-donated his win BACK to the Fire Department to raise additional dollars for the 9/11 Memorial fund! We tip our helmets to your generosity, Mayor Muzzin!
Special kudos goes to Team Hometown Bicycles’ Olga N. for leading off the race on her bicycle!
The feisty little trail we cut into the woods behind our shop has been tried and tested, and is ready for action! Ride it.* Reflect. Then send us your best trail name. You could be the one to win eternal Hometown bragging rights for finding that perfect moniker!
*Helmet and waiver required – please take a moment to complete one in the shop before your tires hit Hometown dirt.
The world-renowned Detroit Free Press Full & Half Marathon – known affectionately as the “Freep” – is historically led off by cyclists… and guess who’s been invited to join the party!! Hometown Bicycles!!!
Team Hometown Bicycles’ Jim Cleer and Joe Ostervik will be among the select cyclists to pace off racers at this enormous, October 16th event. Help us keep an eye out for them in the media coverage!
We’re a fast sprint away from fat bike preorder season…
Just wanted to get your winter-rockin’, trail-crushin’, fatty-lovin’ adrenaline pumping!
You’re welcome…
SPIN AND YOGA INSTRUCTORS WANTED
Filed under: Hometown Bicycles | Tagged: 9/11, bicycle shop, bicycles, bike race, bike shop, bike trail, bikes, Brighton, Brighton Area Fire Department, cycling, cyclists, detroit free press, fat bikes, fire chief o'brian, freep, Hometown Bicycles, Howell Rotary, Iceman Cometh Challenge, Jamis, Jim Cleer, jim muzzin, joe ostervik, kalkaska, livingston county, marathon, mayor, memorial, Michigan, mountain bike, Olga Negrut, Shaun Bhajan, singletrack, spin, Team Hometown Bicycles, Tour de Livingston, yoga | Leave a comment »
CARDIO DRUMMING | Wednesdays at 6:45PM
DYNAMIC YOGA | Friday at 9AM on January 6th
ZUMBA | Mondays at 6PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
Hometown Bicycles 