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Hometown’s Big, Game-Changing News

Shaun Bhajan of Hometown Bicycles shakes hands with Matt Fitzhorn of Vincere CyclesHometownies, you know we make it our mission to keep Hometown Bicycles new and exciting. We’ve come to you in the past with epic news – like introducing Jamis to our shop, launching a cycling Team, and moving into this big, beautiful, bicycle adventure center of ours – and, without fail, it’s translated into something fresh, unexpected, amazing… something that makes you proud to be a Hometownie. Well, we’re at it again…
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Today’s news is BIG – in fact, GAME-CHANGING – and I guarantee that it will make you prouder than ever to call Hometown Bicycles “home.”

Vincere Cycles of Milford, Michigan logo on cycling jerseySome of you may recognize the fella above shaking Shaun’s hand: Matt Fitzhorn, owner of Vincere Cycles in Milford, has been on our radar for some time now. The quality of Vincere’s service work is exceptional and innovative – we’ve seen it and have been impressed by it. Matt’s personality is warm, his integrity outstanding, and his goals admirable. Over the years, we’ve built up a relationship of mutual respect – easy enough to do, since our values so powerfully align.

On the heels of some very intriguing discussions, Vincere and Hometown have formally combined forces to create something BIG! Hometown Bicycles of Brighton, Michigan logoThis alliance will have a long-standing, positive impact on YOUR cycling experience, and the continuing growth of your bicycle adventure center.

Stay tuned over the next couple weeks for the oh-my-gosh details about this alliance. In the meantime, know that you have a LOT to look forward to…

~ Shaun & Dawn


Never a dull moment

That’s how we roll…

~ Shaun & Dawn

Welcome to Hometown 2.017

Welcome to Hometown 2.017…

Hometown Bicycles bike shop of Brighton, MI

HAPPY NEW YEAR, HOMETOWNIES!!  We hope your holidays were “best ever”s! We’ve spent our winter break missing the heck out of your bike banter, curiosity, and thoughtfulness, and cooking up all sorts of cool adventures to have with you in 2017.

You’ll see big changes taking place throughout the shop – all geared toward getting you to your happy place faster and more “fun-ly”. If you stop in at the right times, you may even get roped into a project or two!

Between clinics, fitness classes, fat bike rentals, shop rides, Team activities, and shop projects and events, Hometown will be hopping these next couple months. So, if winter’s getting your goat, stay tuned to our emails – we’ve got the remedy for stir-crazy!

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Bike fit clinic with Vinnie Baylerian of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy at Hometown BicyclesBIKE CLINICS KICK OFF THIS WEEKFREE!

We’re famous for our winter clinic series – come see why!

BIKE SAFETY & EQUIPMENT – REGISTER NOW!
Wednesday, January 4 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Thursday, January 5 from 6-7pm
Keep you and your bike in one piece! Learn everything from road safety and theft prevention to critical cycling gear.

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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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 | Friday at 9AM on January 6th
$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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Rent a Fat Bike at Hometown Bicycles

SIZE MATTERS: FAT TIRES ROCK WINTER

Just a reminder that we have a fleet of 12 rental fat bikes in all sizes, for guys AND gals.

1 DAY = $50           3 DAYS = $100           5 DAYS = $150

Go out, ride, have fun and, if – you know – you just happen to fall in love, we’ll apply the rental fee toward your purchase of that bike!

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We offer financing at Hometown Bicycles through Synchrony Financial
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Team Hometown Bicycles at Tour de Livingston
Join Our Team

Team Hometown Bicycles is a combination of non-competitive and competitive riders with a passion for cycling, supporting their community, and growing the sport. Sound like your cup of tea? Awesome! We are now accepting applications for our 2017 Team. To learn more…

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR 2017 TEAM APPLICATION

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Team Hometown Bicycles kit sponsors
Become a Team Sponsor

There are only a few remaining Team sponsorship slots. Want your business to be one of them? Email ride@myhometownbicycles.com for details!

Welcome aboard to our newest sponsors:
Hamburg Fitness Center
Jamis Bicycles

We appreciate your support!

A Spectacular Kick-Off, the Crafty Cyclist, and One Bad Egg

Tour de Livingston Kick-Off Ride 2016 with Team Hometown Bicycles
(Photo courtesy Howell Rotary/Livingston County United WayTdL rocks!!)

THAT WAS ONE SPECTACULAR TOUR DE LIVINGSTON KICK-OFF! 

Nearly 60 riders took to the Howell roads last weekend in this pre-Tour, Balloonfest-based, Hometown-led kick-off event. Our Team and crew had an absolute blast riding with all of you. Thanks for making this Tour de Livingston Kick-Off Ride one to remember!

Tour de Livingston kick-off ride registration tent at the Livingston County Courthouse in Howell
(Photo courtesy Howell Rotary/Livingston County United Way… RA-RA-sis-boom-TdL!!)

This year’s Tour de Livingston event is October 9th. REGISTER NOW!

TOUR DE LIVINGSTON – OCTOBER 9

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NUMBER ONE IN YOUR HEARTS… AND ONLINE?Vote 4 the Best - Hometown Bicycles, Best Bike Shop

You’ve rocketed us into “First Place – Best Bicycle Shop” year after year (after year!) on the Detroit A-List, and that show of loyalty motivates us to keep on rocking your cycling world!!Now, here’s another chance to let your community know who YOUR bike shop is – can you help us get to #1 here, too?

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PINCKNEY STUDENT ART OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT!

Pinckney Schools student bicycle art at Hometown Bicycles

It’s here!! TONIGHT, June 28th from 5:30-6:30pm, we are hosting a Student Art Open House to celebrate the creativity of Pinckney Schools students.

Complimentary refreshments, beautiful bike art (some of it for sale!), and a chance to feel like a rockstar for helping these young artists know how talented they are – please come!

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PALLET PAINTING FOR THE CRAFTY CYCLIST

Comfy Canvas Pallet Painting Party at Hometown Bicycles - bicycle artCalling all crafty types!! Here’s a fantastically fun, new addition to our Community Room schedule…a bicycle-themed pallet painting party, courtesy of Comfy Canvas.

Running Saturday, July 23 at noon (but registration closes July 9th!), this artsy avenue gives you the chance to craft your very own bicycle sign masterpiece from upcycled pallet board. Check out what you can create in the photo above!

To reserve your spot, give Comfy Canvas’ Heather a call BY JULY 9TH: 810-923-1742.

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ONE BAD EGG

We’ve been in business for over 6 years now, and in the industry far longer than that… and we’ve come across cyclists of all kinds. But a couple days ago, we caught wind of a rider who stinks up the sport with his dangerous conduct. Here’s the scoop:

Anyone riding Island Lake on Saturday, June 25th between 12-2, we are looking for your help.

Around 1pm, there was an incident between a tandem and a mountain biker. The mountain biker rode next to the tandem couple and pushed them off the road, resulting in extensive road rash and a possible broken collar bone in the female rider. This act is despicable, and it’s important to identify this rider. We know that he was wearing a Michigan jersey and a Camelback. If you have any info, please contact the shop, and we will get in touch with the correct officials.

Thanks to Team Hometown’s Marvin Ballast for stopping to assist the fallen tandem riders, and for making us aware of this appalling event, so that we can put the word out.

Hello, Cycling Season… We Love You!

Shaun Bhajan, bike love

IT’S MARCH 1ST, HOMETOWNIES – YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS…

CYCLING SEASON!!!
Time to dust off the ol’ saddle, lay out the cycling shorts, and get your cycling buddies back on speed dial. Today marks the beginning of a beautiful 2016 relationship with your bicycle!

If your trusty steed is more like your “rusty” steed, bring it by for some Hometown love. We’ll get your bike from garage-grade to roads-and-trails-ready in a flash, so that you won’t have to miss a single minute of pedal euphoria.

For those hearty souls who’ve been rocking the winter cycling scene, rock on! You epitomize our core belief – that the real Michigan “cycling season” will always be year round!

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BIG, AWESOME CLINIC-PARTY THIS WEDNESDAY

Collage of Hometown Bicycles rides
THE BEST RIDES IN MI, THE BEST PEEPS TO RIDE WITH & THE BEST TEAM EVER
YAHOO!!! It’s here!! Wednesday, March 2, from 6-9pm, is the final clinic in our Winter Clinic Series, covering Michigan’s most bike-friendly trails, its coolest cycling events, our new Shop Rides, the women-only cycling group Hometown Green Gals, and how tobecome a part of Team Hometown Bicycles.

There’ll be pizza and beer while you hear from Shaun, the co-creator of Hometown’s Green Gals, and our awesome Team Captains.

REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND OUR “WHERE TO RIDE IN MICHIGAN AND WITH WHOM” CLINIC-PARTY
We appreciate your early registration, so that we can make sure there’s enough food for all!
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ARE YOU ADVENTUROUS???

MI Adventure Club Get Your Bearings Adventure Race website

If you’re a Hometownie, then the answer is an instantaneous and resounding “YES!!” This Saturday, March 5th from 10-11am is an event you won’t want to miss – an “Intro to Adventure Racing” clinic put on by Michigan Adventure Club.

It promises to be an event to remember, covering how to be smart, swift, safe, and otherwise awesome on these giant team scavenger hunts in the great outdoors. You’ll learn orienteering, Adventure Race etiquette, and will ultimately gain the confidence to try a race like the May 7th MI Adventure Club’s ‘Get Your Bearings Adventure Race’ at beautiful Brighton Rec.

REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND “INTRO TO ADVENTURE RACING”
Saturday, March 5th, 10-11am in our Hometown Community Room
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CUTE ANIMALS AT HOMETOWN THIS SATURDAY

Cute puppy

AND WE’RE NOT JUST TALKING ABOUT OUR CREW… This Saturday, March 5th from 11:30am-3:30pm (immediately following the “Intro to Adventure Racing” clinic!), Last Chance Pet Rescue is bringing a handful of heart-melters who are looking for love and a forever home.

Donations are encouraged, and adoptions welcomed. But, if nothing else, stop by and give these tough-luck survivors some well-earned belly rubs – it’ll make you both feel great! Bring the kids!!

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