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A Winning Weekend

Team Hometown Bicycles Takes Barry-Roubaix 2016!

Team Hometown Bicycles on the Podium taking first place at Barry Roubaix 2016!
(Team riders included Jim Cleer (Team Captain), Brian Forhan (Team Captain), Jack Riddle, Tom Hermann, Mark Lang, Joe Ostervik, Gary Spencer, Thomas Marminc, Sarah Marminc, Doug Queener, Olga Negrut, Vinnie Baylerian from Pro-Motion, Brien TerBush, Andrew Keller, Khao Phaydavong and, no, this list doesn’t match up with the pic above!)

Team Hometown Bicycles Captain Jim Cleer holds aloft their 1st place Barry Roubaix trophy with Tom HermannPROUD? WHY, YES… YES, WE ARE

While Hometown celebrated its 6th birthday, Team Hometown Bicycles was representing at the renownedBarry Roubaix Killer Gravel Road Race… with EPIC results!

They collectively earned FIRST PLACE in the 22-mile challenge – bringing honor, glory, and a kick-bottom trophy plaque home to roost. (At right: Team Captain Jim Cleer with the trophy and fellow Team honcho Tom Hermann)

Special kudos to Joe Ostervik for solidifying Team Hometown’s win with a second place podium in his age group!

So, way to go, Team! Cheers to this being the first of many Team adventures founded on good vibes and freakishly good cycling! We’re proud of you!!

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ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS: A GREAT PARTY

Happy 6th Birthday, Hometown Bicycles birthday cake

Hometown’s 6th Birthday Party was easily one of THE BEST and best attended events of our 6-year history! We couldn’t have asked for a better or more fun and supportive group of party-goers. Thanks for coming out to celebrate what you helped to create, Hometownies!! Check out some of the highlights below…

Highlights from Hometown Bicycle's 6th birthday party

Above Left: Our lot was PACKED with cars, people, balloons, bicycles, and good times!

Above Right: The wheel toss game was a hit, and won many a Hometownie some bonus coupons!

Bottom Left: Ian and John of Double Play raised the roof and really turned this event into a P-A-R-T-Y!! Call Hometownie Ian 586-940-1492 to book his band for YOUR event.

Bottom Right: The fresh-grilled hot dogs were picnic-perfect, thanks to Mike’s mad grilling ‘skillz’ (center) and Rocco (left) and David’s (right) food table support!

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CASHIER NEEDED

Help wanted - part time cashier needed at Hometown Bicycles

With the season picking up, it’s time to bring in more help. We’re currently looking to fill the role of part-time cashier for evenings and weekends.

If you’re interested – and responsible, intelligent, and friendly – let’s talk. Stop by the shop, and connect with Shaun or Dawn.

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BIKE BLURBS

RV campingTONIGHT 4/19 FROM 7-8PM IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM, Hometownie Fred Tomczyk needs your honest-to-goodness feedback on a new product he’s launching in the RV market. If you have experience with RVs with holding tanks, come share your thoughts. Enjoy free food and intriguing conversation!
Lucinda Means Bicycle Advocacy DayLUCINDA MEANS BICYCLE ADVOCACY DAY ON MAY 25 gives cyclists a chance to meet Lansing-based legislators to promote safe cycling and bring about changes which benefit the cycling community. Bike Tour Vacations believes strongly in this event, and has offered to provide registration and transportation for 4 newcomers. If you haven’t been before, please contactjim@biketourvacations.com to sign up. Make a Hometown difference for better bicycling!
Spring Snowman 5K/10K Run/WalkHELP THE SNOWMAN 5K/10K REACH 500 PARTICIPANTS! OnSaturday, May 7th at 9am is the annual running/walking of the Eric Hartwell Foundation‘s much-loved Spring Snowman 5K/10K through beautiful Brighton Pine Creek Ridge neighborhood. Registering early gives you a chance to win a cherry red Jamis Allegro, donated by Hometown Bicycles!
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LIAM’S ALREADY PICKED OUT A BIKE FOR HIS SISTER

Liam with boy and girl Jamis bicycles

(Just to answer a question that Shaun and I get asked daily… )

Saturday Clinics & Help Wanted

Hometown Bicycles winter clinic series now being offered weekends, too!

BY POPULAR DEMAND…

We’ve been seeing far too many disappointed faces on customers whose weekday schedules prevent them from attending our winter bike clinics.

Turn those frowns upside-down, Hometownies! Starting this weekend, our clinics will be making an additional appearance every Saturday at 10am. Click the link below to register for “Bike Care & Maintenance Part 2” á la Saturday morning:

Airing up bicycle tireBIKE CARE & MAINTENANCE PART 2 – REGISTER NOW!
Saturday, January 23 from 10:00-11am
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.

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BIKE FITTING CLINIC WITH PRO-MOTION

Vinnie Baylerian of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy at Hometown Bicycles
(Guest speaker Vinnie is also a Hometown VIP. As if he wasn’t already cool enough!)

This clinic is FASCINATING! Guest speaker, Vinnie Baylerian of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy, enlightens and entertains while he talks about the bio-mechanics behind cycling efficiently and minimizing pain. We say from two years of Vinnie-clinic experience: this is a DEFINITE “don’t miss” clinic!!

Pro-Motion Physical Therapy LogoBIKE FITTING BASICS – REGISTER NOW!
TUE 1/26 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  WED 1/27 from 6-7pm  -OR-  SAT 1/30 from 10-11am
Guest speaker, Pro-Motion Physical Therapy, will cover bike fit that maximizes efficiency and minimizes discomfort.

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ACROSS THE ROOFTOPS

Beauchamp Treatment and Supply bottled water at Hometown Bicycles
Hey, we want to take a moment to shout out our appreciation for a company that’s made it their mission to keep our clinic-goers hydrated… thanks for the water, Beauchamp Water Treatment & Supply! Something like 60% of our human bodies is eternally grateful for your considerate sponsorship!
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ON THE EVE OF OUR FIRST SPRING IN THE NEW DIGS…

Help wanted at Hometown Bicycles
The spring cycling season is just 40 days away + we have a new Bicycle Adventure Center =

Positions available at Hometown Bicycles! Stop in to apply.

Pre-Order Your Hometown Jersey + Cycling Season Countdown

Hometown Bicycles team kit - jersey, cycling shorts, bibs, vest, arm warmers, and leg warmers
THIS WEEKEND, we’re collecting pre-orders for the 2015 Hometown cycling kits. It’s the look that you all know and love… the one that makes you stand out from the generically-attired crowd.

Let people know that you’re proud to be a Hometownie! Stop in to place your order!!

WANT TO BECOME A HOMETOWN JERSEY SPONSOR?

This year, we’re opening the back of our jerseys to 5 business sponsors. If you’d like your logo prominently featured on Hometown’s team kit and company marketing, emailoffice@myhometownbicycles.com for details today!

THIS ONE’S FOR THE GIRLS…

Ladies, although our current jerseys (see above) are unisex, we will – by popular demand – be offering a women’s-only Hometown cycling kit at the end of the month. Stay tuned for visuals but, in the meantime, think PINK…

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COUNTDOWN TO CYCLING SEASON
We’re just a couple weeks away!

Hometown Bicycles' countdown to cycling season

In 17 speed-of-light days, we’ll experience the awesome phenomena known as the Cycling Season. While we Hometownies know that cycling season is ACTUALLY year-round (fat bike cyclists, unite!), March 1st gives all of you seasonal, outdoor cyclists something to celebrate!

Our advice to you: Get ready for cycling season NOW. Bring your bikes in for their Spring Tune-Up before the seasonal rush hits!

 

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Hometown Bicycles Bike Clinic Series 2015 logo

Emergency Bike Repair Clinic Part 2 - Flat Tire Fixes

There is NO CHARGE for any of the clinics in this series. For a full list of our 2015 Bike Clinics, click here, or stay posted on our Facebook page.

WANT TO GET A HEAD START ON UPCOMING CLINIC REGISTRATION?

Click any of the links below to pre-register for the remaining 2 in our Winter Clinic series:

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR: PART 2

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR WHERE TO RIDE IN MICHIGAN & WITH WHOM

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BE A PART OF THE HOMETOWN FAMILY
We’re still accepting applications for positions at Hometown

We are currently looking for leaders with passion, integrity, and commitment for everything from starter positions to management-level roles.

If you believe you fit that description, stop by the Brighton shop and talk to Shaun.

Hometown Help Wanted

Help Wanted sign
One of the things we love to do here is create opportunities – opportunities to learn, opportunities to share, opportunities to ride, and…

Opportunities to be a Part of Our Family
We are currently looking for leaders with passion, integrity, and commitment for everything from starter positions to management-level roles. If you believe you fit that description, stop by the Brighton shop and talk to Shaun.

 

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Hometown Bicycles Bike Clinic Series 2015 logo

Hometown Bicycles Clinic Series: Bike Fitting Basics with guest speaker, Vinnie Baylerian from Pro-Motion Physical Therapy

We’re seriously stoked about introducing new guest speaker and superstar Hometownie,Vinnie Baylerian, PT, DPT of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy, to our clinic roster. Like last week’s clinic, seats are filling up fast, so please bring along a chair!

There is NO CHARGE for any of the clinics in this series. For a full list of our 2015 Bike Clinics, click here, or stay posted on our Facebook page.

WANT TO GET A HEAD START ON UPCOMING CLINIC REGISTRATION?

Click any of the links below to pre-register for the remaining 3 in our Winter Clinic series:

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR: PART 1

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR: PART 2

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR WHERE TO RIDE IN MICHIGAN & WITH WHOM

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CALL FOR BARRY-ROUBAIX RIDERS
Join fellow Hometownies on this “Killer Gravel Road Race”
Barry-Roubaix website

One of the season’s earliest cycling events, the Barry-Roubaix is the world’s largest gravel road race. It launches March 28, 2015 out of Hastings, MI, and is a personal favorite of a whole host of Hometownies.

One of those, Jim Cleer, is riding under the Hometown banner, and is working on building a team of 6 highly motivated riders. Would you like to be one of them?

If so, contact Jim on his Facebook page.