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Triathlon Bike Class + Iceman After-Party Reminder

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Shaun

Triathlon Bike Class Next Wednesday

LEARN THE WHY’S AND WHEREFORE’S OF TRI BIKES IN THIS HANDS-ON, NOVICE-FRIENDLY CLASS

What’s the difference between a tri bike and a road bike? Why would you choose one over the other? How do the fits differ?

In this first of many classes we look forward to holding in our new digs, Triathlon Bikes 101 will answer all of the most common bicycle questions asked by beginner to intermediate level triathletes.

TRIATHLON BIKES 101: WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18TH, 7PM-8PM

Why are we holding this class? If you ever wondered when was the best time to fall in love with a tri bike, it’s NOW. We’ve negotiated some fantastic deals and want to pass those savings along to you!

To keep this hands-on for all, class size is limited to 15, so please register early!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRIATHLON BIKES 101

If the class is already full, and you’re interested in attending, call the shop!! We’ll set up another class, if needed, to make sure you all have an opportunity to learn: (810) 225-2441

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REMINDER: ICEMAN AFTER-PARTY TOMORROW NIGHT

Iceman Cometh Challenge photos Pizza, beer, bikes, STORIES…

THIS FRIDAY (11/13) FROM 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Bring in your bike for a well-earned “Iceman Effed My Bike Tune-Up,” or pick it up, if you were a post-Iceman earlybird. Get a $20 gift certificate with your Iceman tune-up to keep or share:

CLICK HERE to print the Hometown Bicycles’ “Iceman Effed My Bike Tune-Up” coupon, good through the entire month of November.

Please RSVP for our Iceman After-Party: (810) 225-2441
Friends & family welcome!

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Iceman, a Super-Awesome Day & Trainer-Time

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Shaun

Good Luck, Iceman Riders!

MUD, GUTS, AND GLORY…

May the force be with all of you adventurous Hometownies who are racing for glory at tomorrow’s Iceman Cometh Challenge. So many of you dropped by for our Pre-Iceman Tune-Up Special, and we’re confident that your trusty steeds are up for the challenge. Now it’s up to YOU to give your bicycle wings!

While we’re bummed not to be attending this year’s Iceman, we’ll definitely be rocking some Brighton-based cheerleading for all of you racers. Missing us? Just look for fellow hard-to-miss Hometown jersey riders, and know that you’ve got an instant friend.

And remember, if Iceman “effs” your bike, all is not lost! CLICK HERE to print the Hometown Bicycles’ “Iceman Effed My Bike Tune-Up” coupon, good through the entire month of November.

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TOM H.’S SUPER-AWESOME DAY

(Congrats, Tom!)

Tom rocked 100 miles at this year’s Tour de Livingston AND won the raffle for the Jamis bike that we donated to the event. Now THAT’S a super-awesome day! Here’s what Tom has to say about it:

“I have done the Tour de Livingston two years. I waited until I had a suitable bike (my cross bike) before I rode it. If I was to ride it, I wanted to do the whole 100 miles.

I connected with Hometown Bikes when Shaun moved from his previous bike shop job in Brighton. He was always great with the customers at that shop. My brother informed me that he took a bike to get repaired at Shaun’s little shop (the repair only edition). So I started to use Shaun for tune ups and repairs.

I was actually shocked when I heard Shaun call my name for the bike. For a moment I thought he was kidding, or I had not heard it correctly. It really took me the whole morning to process it. I had been trying to figure out ways to convert my cross bike to be more road friendly. With my kids, I really don’t have the money right now to buy a good road bike. I just figured I would eventually get one in a few years or so. So this just really makes it more sweet.

My plans for the new bike are to take it on a few more road events (I really enjoy them). I still mountain bike primarily (though my mileage for the year doesn’t say so). Eventually I will make it back out to Ragbrai some year, and I will definitely ride the road bike and not suffer across Iowa with my cross bike.

Thanks again Shaun and Dawn!“

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STOP!! TRAINER-TIME…

OK, so the reality of Michigan cycling is that outdoor winter cycling is not for everyone. But INDOOR winter cycling… now that’s a different matter entirely. We’ve got trainers stocked and ready for pedal-powered action. Stop in and check ’em out!

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6 Fun Facts About the Tour de Livingston

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Shaun

LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY, and the excitement’s building for this October 11th event of epic awesomeness! To get you in the “Tour de Livingston” mood, here are a few fun facts about our favorite community ride:

1) This will be the Tour de Livingston’s 8th birthday!

2) To date, the Tour de Livingston has raised $180,000 to provide basic needs within OUR COMMUNITY via the Livingston County United Way.

3) Created by the Howell Rotary, the success of Tour de Livingston hasinspired other Rotary clubs to launch their own cycling fundraisers.

4) Tour de Livingston is one of the only times in which cyclists are allowed toride the GM Proving Grounds.

5) Your registration for Tour de Livingston gives you automatic entry in a drawing to win a Jamis Xenith road bike (donated by us, look right –>)!

6) We firmly believe that Tour de Livingston is one of THE BEST ways to view the fall scenery in our beautiful community!

LEARN MORE HERE about the Tour de Livingston. AndHERE, TOO!

REGISTER HERE for the Tour de Livingston.

SMILE HERE because you know you’re going to have a blast at the Tour de Livingston!

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A RUN TO REMEMBER

(Photo courtesy Brighton Area Fire Department. Thank you!)

NEVER FORGET… The runners, walkers, and spectators of Brighton Area Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial race aren’t likely to forget the sight of the fire crew running 3.1 miles in full gear!

Kudos to the volunteers for making it possible, and our heartfelt thanks to the Fire Department for everything they have done and do for this community.

And a special congratulations to Mary Theresa who won the bicycle that we donated to the event. (Photo at right courtesy Brighton Area Fire Department)

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REMINDER: MONUMENTAL MOVING SALE THIS WEEKEND

AS IF YOU NEEDED REMINDING…

Running only 5 short hours, the Hometown Bicycles Moving Sale will be an epic opportunity for killer deals and garage sale bargains. We’ll be selling just about everything that isn’t nailed down, including our tools, displays, equipment, posters, appliances, supplies, stands and, of course, bicycles and accessories.

September 20, 2015
11am-4pm

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Easter Weekend & Shop Rides Begin TODAY

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Shaun

HAPPY PRE-EASTER, HOMETOWNIES! We hope this holiday finds you bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and rarin’ to ride. Our shop rides launch TODAY, which you’ll read more about below. But, please note that:

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON EASTER SUNDAY
(P.S. That means no Shop Ride this Sunday.)

Everyone should enjoy family time on Easter, and that includes our rockstar staff!

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SHOP RIDES BEGIN TODAY!!!

If any of you were waffling over whether cycling season has truly begun, here’s the irrefutable proof – Hometown Bicycles Shop Rides begin TODAY with our much-loved Beginner Road Bike Ride, open to all, starting at Island Lake, and led by Shaun.

So, strap on your cycling gear, and let’s get our ride on at the:

HOMETOWN’S BEGINNER ROAD RIDE
This is a 12-15 mile, NO DROP,
get-to-know-your-bicycle-again kind of road ride.
ALL LEVELS & ALL BICYCLES WELCOME
Meet Shaun at Island Lake’s Kent Lake Parking Lot
(look for the impossible-to-miss Hometown SAG wagon)

REMEMBER: NO SHOP RIDE ON EASTER SUNDAY!

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TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN DASH OR CRASH

When we Hometownies sprint, it’s usually with our feet on the pedals, but this is one upcoming race that has you running, walking, even crawling over terra not-so-firma. Mud, gravel, obstacles, hill climbs… too cool not to mention here!

FOR DASH OR CRASH DETAILS, CLICK HERE

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