Team Night Took Us to Cloud 9

WOW-WOW-WOW!!!  Our Team Night event was an absolute DREAM…

Kicking off with TWO shop rides:

(Here’s one of ’em… Team Night shop road ride leaving from Hometown Bicycles. Check out our Team Night Fat Bike ride pic further down the email – along with info about this weekend’s shop ride!)

Rolling into taco town:

(YUMMMMMMM!!!)

Showing some serious love for an amazing group of Team sponsors:

(Team Sponsors starting Top left: Vinnie Baylerian of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy; Top middle: Mike Kearns of Kearns Brothers; Top right: Sean Lowry of Lowry Solutions; Center: Bill Horal of Dr. Horal Dentistry; Middle right: Jenny and Chris Schild of Body Within Personal Training; Bottom row left to right:Beauchamp Water Treatment & Supply, Deb Godmer of Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp, Matt Maximoff of Michigan Banner Factory, and Jamis Bikes!)

Celebrating stand-out Team members:

(Congratulations and thank you to 2016 Team Hometown award winners – left to right: Leslie Cook, Mark Lang, Tom Hermann, Mike Dyer, and Olga Negrut!)

Introducing you to our fearless Team leaders:

(Left to right: Hometown Ride Coordinator Jean Steinberg and Team Captains Jim Cleer and Brian Forhan)

And touching on the adventures that await Team Hometown Bicycles 2017.

Missed it? Bummer! But you can still be a part of the Team! Check out our Team Application HERE, and email Jean at ride@myhometownbicycles.com or stop by the shop for further information.

Thank you, every single one of you, for making this a night to remember for all the right reasons!

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ACHE OR INJURY AFFECTING YOUR CYCLING… WHO YOU GONNA CALL? PRO-MOTION!

We couldn’t pick a more perfect week to introduce you to our Presenting Sponsor for Team Hometown, AND the presenting speaker for this week’s ever-popular Bike Fitting Clinic – Pro-Motion Physical Therapy of Brighton with Vinnie Baylerian, PT, DPT.

Vinnie and his wife, Susan, (yeah, we’re ALL about those husband-wife business teams!) operate Pro-Motion from a core of exceptional service and family values. PLUS, they’re a cycling family, loved in the community, and the truest of bluest Hometownies. Is it any wonder that we ♥ ♥ ♥ this company?!

Pro-Motion Physical Therapy (est. 2011) is a locally owned, outpatient physical therapy clinic in Brighton’s downtown area, specializing in orthopedic and sports therapy, pelvic floor rehabilitation for women, men, and children, and vestibular rehabilitation. They also offer programs in lymphedema and bike fitting, and recently opened a satellite office in Howell.

At Pro-Motion, a thorough examination sets the stage for a personalized treatment plan designed to help you effectively and efficiently regain function. Manual therapy, exercises, modalities, and progress monitoring are used to help you achieve your goals and move forward to a better quality of life!

MISSION: To provide the highest quality physical therapy in a professional, friendly, caring and comfortable environment; treating each patient like family, utilizing a hands-on approach and developing custom treatment plans to help each individual reach their maximum functional potential in the most efficient manner.

CLICK HERE to meet the experts of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy!

205 W. Grand River Ave, Ste. 201, Brighton 48116  |  (810) 588-4133  |  promophysicaltherapy.com

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THIS WEEK:  Bike Fitting Basics with Pro-Motion

Our resident biomechanics pro and Hometownie-extraordinaire, Vinnie Baylerian, PT, DPT of Pro-Motion Physical Therapy breaks down the most common cycling injuries and how to avoid them with proper bike fit in this phenomenal and much-loved, annual Hometown clinic. Science and skill at its finest (and ‘funnest’!)

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.

EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR PART 1 – REGISTER NOW!
Tues. 1/31 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  FRIDAY 2/3 from 6-7pm
Part 1 of 2, this clinic is hands-on! We’ll cover quick, on-the-go bike fixes to help you avoid a long walk home.

EMERGENCY BIKE REPAIR PART 2 – REGISTER NOW!
Tues. 2/7 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  Wed. 2/8 from 12:15-1pm  -OR-  FRIDAY 2/10 from 6-7pm
Part 2 of 2, this clinic covers the perennial favorite – flat tire fixes! Bring along your wheel for some hands-on practice!

WHY JAMIS? – REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, February 16 from 6-7pm
A favorite addition to our clinic series, “Why Jamis?” answers who Jamis is, what they offer YOU, and why we’ve loved ’em from Day One!  Jamis rep and our “brother-from-a-different-mother”, Tom Trentanove, will guest speak and answer your individual questions.

WHERE TO RIDE IN MICHIGAN & POTLUCK PARTY! – REGISTER NOW!
Thursday, February 23 from 6-7pm
Bring your favorite dish to this munch-and-learn, wrap-up clinic party! Enjoy your fellow clinic-goers’ culinary skills, while we share some of the best parks and routes in Michigan for your cycling Adventures, plus groups you can ride with.

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MEET YOUR CREW: DAN “CYCLODAN” TRIBBLE

As promised, we’re pleased as punch to introduce you to our incredible crew of bike gurus and all-around good guys and gals. First up – a long-standing and outstanding member of the Hometown crew – meet Dan (CycloDan) Tribble!   (Images courtesy Dan Tribble)

After doing my 30 to life in the auto industry, I am lucky to now pursue my passions of cycling and music. I love mountain biking and “getting lost” on Michigan’s back roads. I just work part time now, and I’m so glad that when I do go to work, I get to go to my Happy Place with the Hometown family. Then when the weekend rolls around (that’s Wed for me…hey somebody’s gotta do 4 day weekends and it might as well be me :D) I get to play with a bunch of different talented local musicians, playing blues, rock and old school R&B. I usually have a musical project or 2 going on. Oh yeah, and to any home brewers, I’m a beer tester… will work for beer!

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HOMETOWN “SPIN-OFF” WITH SHAUN AT HAMBURG FITNESS CENTER

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 10:15AM, AT HAMBURG FITNESS CENTER CYCLE STUDIO
Hometownies, represent!! Shaun’s taken up a challenge from Team Sponsor Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp to put down the tools and “ride it like ya stole it” at a very special edition of this gym’s much-loved Spin Class. Now, he’s looking for company…

Let’s pack the room with Hometownies! Whether you’re a spin god/goddess or are secretly wondering what a spin bike looks like, this class offers the flexibility to customize your challenge level. It’s a high energy, Hometown-friendly chance to pedal among friends, and YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE.

Have a Hometown jersey? Wear it with pride! And be sure to hang out afterward for Shaun’s post-spin, “ask-the-expert”, fat bike and winter cycling demo in the lobby.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICING FOR HOMETOWNIES: $5 drop in for non-members. BIKES ARE LIMITED SO BE SURE TO SIGN UP EARLY!!

LET SHAUN KNOW YOU’LL BE RIDING WITH HIM – CLICK HERE!

Also coming up…

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 5:30PM & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT 10:30AM 
Keep an eye out in upcoming newsletters for even more opportunities to pick Shaun’s bike brain over at Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp!

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FAT BIKE FRIENDLY SHOP RIDE THIS SATURDAY

Be a part of this weekend’s pedal-powered adventure, as we head out from Hometown at 1pm, take the back entrance into Island Lake, and explore the sandy Badlands behind Spring Mill Pond. Roughly 12 miles and 2-2.5 hours of ride time.  (Photo creds to Bill Hermann)

All rider levels are welcome for this relaxed pace, NO DROP shop ride. Be prepared to push your bike up a hill or two! This is a Plus/Fat Bike expedition. Not appropriate for “skinny” tires. To protect our singletrack, we’ll be avoiding all mountain bike trails until they dry or freeze. Follow us on Facebook for ride confirmation and updates.

Still haven’t tried a fat bike? Rentals are available – just call the shop!  (810) 225-2441

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(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 | Wednesdays at 6:45PM
$5 class fee / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf
Click to learn more

DYNAMIC YOGA | New series pending… stay tuned!
$10 drop in – Presented by Tocca Massage & Yoga
Click to learn more

ZUMBA | Mondays at 6PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
$5 drop in – With Leslie Barrett
Click to learn more

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SPRING: 56 Days & Counting

We’re just 8 short weeks away from the official arrival of Spring. Don’t panic… we can get you there in top form!

Be sure to check out our fat bikes and rentals, winter shop rides, and fitness classes to keep you in peak cycling condition. Plus, we’ll have your bike running like a dream with our famously phenomenal bicycle tune-ups and repairs!

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