TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLINIC, CLICK HERE
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Hometown Happenings 2015: Chapter 1
Posted on January 8, 2015 by Shaun
Welcome to Hometown 2015
Well, well, well… 2015, we meet at last! This is going to be one HAPPENING year at Hometown Bicycles. On the agenda are:
• Celebrating 5 sweet years of business in the world’s coolest industry
• Opening a monumental Hometown bicycle adventure center in Brighton
• Participating in more events (If there’s an event YOU’d like us to be a part of, email us!)
• Creating year-round learning opportunities – clinics, classes, and crafting
• Launching new shop rides (If you’re interested in becoming a ride leader, email us!)
• Hosting product demos
• Other coolness and fabulosity, yet to be revealed
To start this year off right, we’d like to show some major love for a few additional Hometownies who took time to “Believe in Hometown” over the holidays (see below). Want to be a part of this magic? There’s still time for you to reap the very real rewards of becoming a Hometown VIP. For details, swing by and talk to Shaun!
(Clockwise from top middle: Our undying gratitude to Tom, Terry, Dean, Craig & Vikki, Mark & Becky and Leslie & Debi, and George!)
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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.
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TOUCH YOUR NOSE WITH YOUR TOES
Okay… maybe not, but here’s how you CAN improve your ride
Okay… maybe not, but here’s how you CAN improve your ride
Continuing by popular demand at our Brighton shop on Monday afternoons, this class is geared toward the avid cyclist, but novice yogi. This class will make you a stronger and more efficient cyclist.
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Bike Lights Clinic, Tim’s Triumph, and the Tour
Posted on October 8, 2014 by Shaun
Bike Light Clinic & Devil’s Night Ride
IF YOU DON’T LOOK LIKE A UFO WHEN YOU RIDE, YOU’RE NOT USING ENOUGH LIGHTS. Here’s the deal… we really like you, and we want to help keep you SAFE on your nocturnal cycling adventures.
On Friday, October 30th, 6:00pm at our Brighton store,
we’re hosting a FREE Bike Light & Night Safety clinic that you won’t want to miss.
we’re hosting a FREE Bike Light & Night Safety clinic that you won’t want to miss.
This clinic will cover everything from the different styles, features, and benefits of cycling lights, where they go and why, and which lights you need and which you don’t.
Immediately after, anyone who’s interested can join us for our Devil’s Night Shop Ride, where you’ll be able to take our lights for a test spin! This ride will be a short, Island Lake road and trail mash-up for all levels of riders. We’ll finish up with a cozy autumn bonfire back at the shop.
Although there’s no charge, we do ask that you register in advance, so that we can plan ahead and make this an awesome event for everyone!
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HIP HIP HOORAY FOR HOMETOWNIE TIM BART
Customer Highlight: Congratulations on a triumphant ride!
Customer Highlight: Congratulations on a triumphant ride!
Recognize this character? It’s Hometown’s own Tim Bart, and we’re MIGHTY proud of him. Here he is, muddy but victorious, after winning his age division at the Michigan Mountain Mayhem Gravel Grinder in beautiful Boyne City. Way to rock the dirt, Tim!
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TOUR DE LIVINGSTON IS THIS WEEKEND!
Community Highlight: Be there or be square!
Community Highlight: Be there or be square!
A local ride supporting a local cause, gorgeous fall scenery, delicious food, routes for all levels and all ages, a chance to hang out with your Hometown peeps… all that’s missing to make this a perfect event is YOU!
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TOP 10 WAYS TO STAY MOTIVATED ON A BIKE
Industry Highlight: Global Cycling Network quick tips & comedy
Industry Highlight: Global Cycling Network quick tips & comedy
Both helpful and hilarious, the Global Cycling Network (GCN) YouTube channel is chalk full of “Top 10” tips and industry news for the avid cyclist. If you enjoy bicycles and a lively blend of the silly and the serious, you’re going to love this channel!
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Fat Bikes, A Guy Named Bob, and Racing News
Posted on October 2, 2014 by Shaun
You Came. You Saw. You Learned!
WOW, THAT WAS FUN! Between fat bike guru, Jeff Buerman’s, enthusiastic and informative presentation, and heaps of great questions from a posse of soon-to-be fat bike goddesses, our first ever, Ladies Fat Bike Night was a smash hit!
Wish you had come? You’ll be glad to know that, thanks to this event’s rousing response, there will be more fat bike clinics to come!
Follow our Facebook page to stay posted on our latest events.
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MEET STINGRAY BOB
Customer Highlight: A Schwinn-obsessed master craftsman
Customer Highlight: A Schwinn-obsessed master craftsman
Bob earned his moniker “Stingray Bob” from a lifetime of buying, selling, and exquisite renovations of Schwinn’s famous, classic Stingray bicycles. We ran into Stingray Bob at last week’s classic car & trailer show at Baker’s of Milford. True to form, he was toting a few pieces from his beautiful collection. If you’re ever in the market to buy or sell a Stingray, Bob’s your man!
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TOUR DE LIVINGSTON IN THE NEWS
Community Highlight: Livingston Daily covers Training Ride
Community Highlight: Livingston Daily covers Training Ride
A couple emails ago, we said you’d be in the news if you joined us for our Tour de Livingston Training Ride. And here you are!
If you haven’t already read the article in the newspaper, be sure to check it out online:
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE READING VELO NEWS
Industry Highlight: Competitive cycling, bike reviews, and more
Industry Highlight: Competitive cycling, bike reviews, and more
We can’t get enough of this website, and want to share the fun with you! Velo News is packed full of the absolute coolest cycling news, bike industry trends, race results, training tips, international events, race calendar, cyclist commentary…
Oh my! Check out Velo News HERE.
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