THANKS TO MICHIGAN, THERE’S STILL TIME TO JOIN IN!
The March 1st close date for our Team was “snow-dayed”, along with our Potluck Party, to March 15th. And THAT, dear Hometownies, means you have 2 more days to become part of our Team cycling adventures, our advocacy, our friendships, and our FUN! See the character at front in the above photo? That’s our Ride Coordinator, Laura, and she’d be happy to hook you up! ride@myhometownbicycles.com
This past Sunday, marked our 2nd Annual Team Kit Pick-Up Party, and we had a blast!! Our Team has grown by leaps and bounds for the 2018 cycling year (92 and counting!), and a full two-thirds were able to join us for an evening of mostaccioli (made with love by your very own Ride Coordinator), heartwarming stories, laughter, camaraderie, and Team pride.
Team Hometown Bicycles is an amazing group of people, supported by an amazing group of Sponsors, doing amazing things in 2018. So stay on the lookout for Team jerseys at rides, races, and community events, and stay tuned to our newsletters and Facebook… you never know what we’ll get up to next!
P.S. You’ll spot Team riders at this weekend’s Waterloo G&G Gravel Road Race – good luck, Hometownies!
Sloppy joes, chili, venison stroganoff, cheesy potatoes, veggie enchiladas, fruit salad, brownies, sweets, wine, beer… need we say more?!
At this party, you’ll learn about the best MI cycling parks and routes. You’ll also hear from guest speaker Jim 
Plaunt of Bike Tour Vacations, who’s worked up a special promotion just for us!
You’ll get our 2018 Spring Shop Ride agenda (spoiler alert – it’s awesome!), and meet the cool people you’ll get to ride them with! PLUS, this March 15th party (deadline extended!) is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for our all-inclusive, all-about-making-it-fun cycling Team!! (We’re currently 92 strong – CLICK HERE to see why so many riders have drunk the kool-aid!)
Also at this event, you’ll have a chance to meet the one and only Matt Fitzhorn, whom you’ve been hearing so much about – the new head honcho for your famous Hometown Service Department. Put that mouse in action, and get clicking!:
EVEN NPR GETS IT…
In this past Monday’s NPR Morning Edition segment, Allison Aubrey found that there is “Evidence Indicat[ing] Cyclists May Age Better Than Those Who Don’t Bike”. We know it, too, Allison! As NPR notes:
There’s evidence that if you regularly bike — even just for fun — you may age better than those who don’t. A study shows that cyclists bodies may fend off some of the typical age-related decline.
Click here to enjoy a full transcript of this spot-on NPR sound byte!
Special thanks to Hometownie Dr. Brandy Snedden-Hane for alerting us to this segment!
Creating the magic of Hometown is no small thing, and we don’t hire lightly, but we do offer positions that are meaningful and make a real difference in the lives of customers, our community, and the cycling industry. We currently have openings for:
Part-Time Events Coordinator
Coordinates and manages on- and off-premises shop events of all types. Must be highly organized, creative, detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, sociable, and enthusiastic.
Part-Time Personal Assistant
Combines administrative duties with personal and child care. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and excellent with children.
Full- and Part-Time Service Techs
Provides reliably outstanding technical bike service. Some technical knowledge preferred. Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, focused, and a quick learner.
Full- and Part-Time Sales Associates
Provides reliably outstanding customer service, including sales, cashiering, and shop organization and cleanliness. Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, sociable, enthusiastic, and a quick study.
Drop by our shop, introduce yourself, and pick up an application. You’ll never know unless you try!
WEDNESDAY, MAR 14 | 6:00PM (MEET BY 5:45PM) | FROM HOMETOWN BICYCLES
In this learn-along shop ride, we’ll cover 13+ miles of pavement, dirt trails and gravel roads at a 12-13 mph average. Our route runs through the back of Island Lake, where we’ll grab a little trail, hop a guardrail, then enjoy some gravel (a few hills just for fun!). Gravel, adventure or mountain/fat bikes (no skinny road tires). All levels welcome – NO DROP RIDE. Check Facebook for Ride confirmation and changes!
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Fat Bike Friendly Ride – Intermediate/Advanced
SATURDAY, MAR 17 | 10:00AM (MEET BY 9:45AM) | FROM HOMETOWN
We’re headed back to Island Lake for a loop through the trails. Anticipate 10-16 miles of adventuring. Group A advanced riders will ride fast and pack in the miles. Group B intermediate riders will ride as skills determine. Come dressed for the weather. Check Facebook for Ride confirmation and changes!
***Rent a Fat Bike at the shop!***
FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN BICYCLES
CARDIO DRUMMING | Wednesdays at 6:00PM
$5 drop in / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf
Click to learn more
ZUMBA | Mondays at 6:00PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
*** NOTE: NO CLASS THIS THURSDAY, 3/8 ***
$8 drop in or “10 classes for $50” punch card – With Leslie Barrett
Click to learn more
We met by chance. We became friends by choice.
~ Anonymous
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We’re all about relationships. That means we invest the time and energy in getting you what you need, not what we need to move.
We’re an anti-snob operation. Whatever kind of cyclist you are or bike you ride, we will always treat you with respect and gratitude, because we appreciate that you chose to shop with US. No belittling. No showboating. No snobbery. Period.
We are 100% about bicycles. That means we have nothing else to do except be your number one resource for all things bike.
We create opportunities for you to use what you buy. Between shop rides, Team memberships, classes, and events, we make sure you get your money’s worth out of your purchase.
We are a family-run, family bike shop. We think families are cool. Kids aren’t inconveniences – they’re future cycling advocates. And when you’re a customer, you become our family, too.
This is our livelihood. You make it possible for us to make a career out of something we love, so we’re highly motivated to make your experience awesome.
We live here. We’re as likely to run into you at the grocery store as at the shop, which means we’ll always treat you ethically and respectfully… so we don’t have to hide behind the fruit bin when we spot you.
We give back to the Community you live and work in. It supports us, so we proudly return the favor. 
We advocate for the sport you love. The success of cycling benefits us all, so your support of Hometown translates to a direct, positive impact on our ability to sponsor, volunteer, educate, and spread the love for cycling.
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