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Demo Day at Hometown Bicycles

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Shaun

WANNA TEST RIDE A KRAMPUS FAT BIKE??? Then mark this date in your calendar…

Surly Demo @ Hometown ~ Sunday ~ June 7th ~ 2pm

Our rep will be bringing out the Surly Demo Truck the Sunday after next and parking it in the lot of our new shop (immediately left of our existing shop). There’s NO COST to take ’em for a spin!

WANNA DEAL ON A NEW SURLY RIDE??? Then PRINT THIS EMAIL and bring it with you to the Demo!

If you fall in love with the beast you’re riding, and want one of your own, here are some bonus savings to sweeten the thrill of owning so much awesomeness:

ORDER YOUR BIKE THE DAY OF THE DEMO
and get $100 off the bike PLUS $100 store credit
toward parts and accessories!

Need a day or two to ponder?
ORDER YOUR BIKE WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DEMO
and get $100 store credit toward parts & accessories!

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ISLAND LAKE RACE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…

…TO REPRESENT HOMETOWN BICYCLES at THIS WEEKEND’S crazy-popular Tailwind Race. Shaun and Dawn wanted to go, but there’s this little matter of having a baby any day now…

Hometown Bicycles is sponsoring (and riding in!) Tailwind’s Sunday, May 31st mountain bike race. Volunteer shifts run only about 3 hours, and come with some seriously cool perks. If you’re interested in being a Hometown ambassador, emailevents@myhometownbicycles.com ASAP for details. THANK YOU!!

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HOMETOWN SERVICE = GREASED LIGHTNING!

WE CAN GET YOU BACK ON YOUR BIKE WITHIN 48 HOURS!! You’re rarin’ to ride, but your bike’s got a boo-boo. You don’t want to be “grounded” for a week while it gets repaired, and we don’t want you to either.

That’s why we’re MIGHTY proud that – in the very thick of cycling season – we are STILL getting cyclists back in the saddle at warp speed. Our average turnaround? TWO DAYS with in-stock parts! Our biggest problem has become that we get ’em done faster than people can pick ’em up!

So, if you’re worried about being parted from your baby for painful periods of Michigan’s precious cycling season, don’t be because, at Hometown Bicycles, even if we have to stay up until midnight, we’ll get the work done FAST and it will be PHENOMENAL.

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JUST A WEEK LEFT TO CAST YOUR VOTE!

HERE’S YOUR CHANCE to tell Southeast Michigan that YOU BELIEVE in what Hometown Bicycles stands for! If you haven’t yet, please VOTE NOW, then pat yourself on the back for supporting your favorite bike shop… and making your Hometown crew feel like a million bucks!

VOTING ENDS JUNE 7TH. HOMETOWN GRATITUDE TO THE ROCKSTARS WHO ALREADY CAST THEIR VOTES!!

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Pre-Order Your Hometown Jersey + Cycling Season Countdown

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Shaun

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!!

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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!

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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!

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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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.

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR PART 2

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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.

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Winter Hours, Leslie’s Choice, and MDOT Helps Cyclists

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Shaun

Tell Us About Your Dream Bike Shop
YOUR INPUT. YOUR SHOP.

Over the last few emails, you’ve learned about how Hometown Bicycles got its start,where we are today, and our vision for the future… now it’s YOUR turn to chime in!

Tell us what you want to see in the future Hometown Bicycles – anything from products, services, events and rides, to the qualities that you believe will help make us your dream bicycle shop.

Share your feedback on our Facebook page, under the post that’s pinned at the top of our newsfeed. Your input is a critical part of our evolution.

We’re listening…

Shaun & Dawn Bhajan

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WINTER HOURS START MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Our “BRR-R-R-R-R!! That’s Michigan for you!” hours run November 17 – April 1.

MON – FRI: 10AM – 7PM
SAT – SUN: 9AM – 5PM

Our Whitmore Lake shop will be CLOSED JANUARY 1st and REOPEN MARCH 1st.

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AHHHHHHH… YOGA FOR CYCLISTS

This past Monday marked the inaugural, weekly, in-shop Yoga for Cyclists class series, led by the supremely talented (as you can see by the cyclists melting into the floor) Jessica Beaubien of Soul Stretch Yoga.

If you think tension is the hallmark of a good ride or that touching your toes is for runners, you NEED this class. Heck, we ALL need this class.

Read up HERE on how to participate in Yoga for Cyclists.

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LESLIE’S PEDAL-POWERED MAKEOVER
Customer Highlight: Biking with benefits of the life-altering variety

If you look up “enthusiasm” in the dictionary, there should undoubtedly be a picture of Leslie Cook.

Leslie’s taken to mountain biking like a fish to water. Here’s his story in his own words:

“I started riding my old style steel trail bike to get into shape. It was fun gravel grinding on back roads but started getting boring when riding by myself. I wasn’t very motivated either, until my kids started to get on me about my health. When I finally took a look at myself and realized I couldn’t see my belt buckle anymore and had to lean to see my shoes, I decided things must change if I wanted to live to see my grandkids and enjoy them.

I joined a biggest loser contest at work, started getting in shape, and started riding my bike again. I’ve lost 35 pounds, kept it off, and started trail riding.

I have been riding two years now, rode in my first Iceman, and finished. I could not have accomplished this without the support from Home Town and the support of the riders I have have met (plus the ripping tune up I got from Shaun.) I am looking forward to continuing my friendship with these wonderful people and encourage others to do so also. Look forward to seeing you all on the trails.”

Want to share your story and inspire others to ride? Send us an email with your favorite cycling photo and a little bit about why you ride, what inspires you, and what you’ve done that might inspire someone else to change their life, too!

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GEORGIA GOULD WINS ICEMAN’S GOLD
Community Highlight: The gals take it

Velo News ran a fantastic article on the recent triumph of cyclist, Georgia Gould, two-time winner of Michigan’s Iceman Cometh Challenge. Check it out HERE!

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MDOT Bicycle Event Survey
Industry Highlight: Help Michigan prove the value of cycling

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), distributor of the “Bicycling in Michigan” infographic above, has launched a new and intriguing survey to assess the economic value of cycling events to the Michigan economy. Let’s help ’em see the value in the sport we love!

Take the MDOT Bicycle Event Survey NOW!

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Jamis Demo Day Update!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Shaun

We are only days away from Jamis Demo 2013, and the response has been overwhelming!!!

So, if you want to ensure your chance to demo a bike, stop by Hometown Bicycles and pre-register to ride.

On Demo day, remember to bring your helmet, your pedals, and your drivers license. These items are required to ride.

Here are Demo detail refreshers:

WHAT: Demo some of the latest and greatest mountain bike modelsfrom Jamis’ 2013 collection!

WHERE: Just down the road from our shop at Promess Incorporated. Click here for directions.

WHEN: SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH, DEMO HOURS ARE NOON – 6PM

APRIL 7TH STORE HOURS: 7am – Noon

DON’T FORGET to bring along your print out of the last e-newsletter we sent to receive your $20 store credit when you demo a bike!

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