November Clinics, Chili Cook-Off, Team Night, and Empowered Women

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Shaun

W! O! W! What an incredible Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, October 16th!!

Over 35 women gathered together for an evening of fun and inspiration. From yoga to wine to massage to powerful, personal stories shared by some engaging ladies… it was a night we’ll ALL remember.

Thank you to everyone who brought their bodies, minds, and hearts to our event. As Dawn stated that night, we ALL have amazing stories to share, and look forward to hearing YOURS at upcoming Hometown women’s events!

A huge shout out to those who helped make our event a resounding success…Massage Therapist Shannon Rau, Yoga Instructor Stacy Mulka, Christine Addy with Drip ‘n Splatter, Melissa Fournier-Rudberg with Cool Hedge Creations, our fabulous guest speakers, Cindy Housel, Robin Fry and Sarah Boyle… and our very own Shaun Bhajan for his informative, seasonally-appropriate clinic on fat bikes, trainers and winter cycling gear.

We strive to make Hometown the female-friendliest bike shop in Southeast Michigan and appreciate all of you for supporting that mission. On that note, Dawn and Leslie have all sorts of ladies events brewing for 2018/19!

Stay tuned for details on our next Women’s Event, to be held Tuesday, December 4th from 6-8 PM. The Theme: Female Entrepreneurship, which will include guest speakers covering the legal, financial and psychological aspects of starting and running a woman-owned business, finding work-life-family balance as a female entrepreneur, plus a Q&A to answer questions important to YOU!

Clinic Series Kicks Off November 1st!

No matter the time of year, your Hometown crew is here for you! We have created a super fun and educational November Clinic Series to get your physical wheels and mental gears turning!

Join Shaun on Thursday evenings and/or Saturday mornings for these FREE clinics covering all of your winter cycling interests:

11/1 Thursday Trainer Clinic from 7-8:30 PM: Trainer Talk
11/3 Saturday Trainer Clinic from 9:30-11 AM: Trainer Talk11/8 Thursday Fat Bike Clinic from 7-8:30 PM: Fat Bikes 101
11/10 Saturday Fat Bike Clinic from 9:30-11 AM: Fat Bikes 101

11/15 Thursday Winter Gear Clinic from 7-8:30 AM: Winter Cycling Gear
11/17 Saturday Winter Gear Clinic from 9:30-11 AM: Winter Cycling Gear

11/29 Thursday Nutrition Clinic from 7-8:30 AM: Winter Cycling Nutrition

Register in advance by clicking on the links above. We can’t wait to see you!

2019 Team Night – Sunday, December 2nd, 5-8pm

Presented by Team Event Sponsor Lowry Solutions

2018 Team Hometown Bicycles has been rocking the cycling world’s proverbial boat with 107 members leading over 170 shop rides, participating in over 70 cycling eventsacross Michigan and beyond, and putting in over 500 hours of volunteer time within our local and cycling communities! We’re a blend of cycling styles, skill levels, recreational and racing riders… but we all love cycling and are devoted to sharing that passion!

Sound like your kind of group? Come out for our Taco Bar Team Night on Sunday, December 2nd, 5-8pm, to meet the Team, learn responsibilities and benefits of membership, applaud your new Team Sponsors, cheer on outstanding 2018 Team members, witness the unveiling of our brand new Team kit (jersey/shorts), and renew or sign up for our 2019 Team!

WANT TO BE A 2019 TEAM SPONSOR OR KNOW A BUSINESS THAT’S PERFECT FOR THE ROLE? Please email Dawn at office@myhometownbicycles.com.

Team News!

The Hometown colors were on display in the Southwest on Saturday, October 13th as Steve Steinberg participated in the Tour of the Gila Gran Fondo in Silver City, New Mexico. This is a 77-mile race through the woods and mountains of the Gila National Forest, with over 6,000 feet of climbing. Nice job, Steve!

Cammie Coffey participated in the Flying Rhinos Cycling Club Fall Colors Back 40 Challenge in Clarkston on Sunday, October 14th. Mother Nature offered up a perfect autumn day. Thanks for representing Hometown, Cammie!

Four team members raced the Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic on Saturday, October 20th: Brad Allen, Erik Frazier, Jay Mings and Mark Mrowka. This epic event takes place in the gently rolling terrain surrounding Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville. Brad took 2nd in age group and Erik took 4th in age group. Congrats!

DETROIT FREE PRESS MARATHON: Did you know that this world-famous running race is led off by a pace rider on a bicycle? And did you know that this year’s pace rider was Hometown’s very own Joe Ostervik in full Hometown kit?? The Detroit Marathon took place last weekend (Sunday, October 21st). Here’s Joe at the Start and Finish lines… lookin’ mighty fine, Joe!

Did someone say chili?!

Get your recipes simmering for our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off!

On Saturday, November 10th, you can enter to win one very special (and kinda gaudy, but that’s what makes it fabulous) trophy. Take home the bragging rights of being the 2018 Hometown Bicycles “Great Bowls of Fire” Chili Cook-Off WINNER!

Stir up your favorite recipe and drop it off at the shop by 4 PM. People’s Choice judging will begin at 5 PM, and the winner will be announced by 7 PM.

Throw your hat into the Chili Cook-Off ring by clicking HERE!

Welcome to the Hometown Bicycles Community Room!
Did you know we have a Community Room available to rent??

Located within our store, we use this beautiful space to run clinics, programs and events, and we invite you to do the same!

Our Community Room is available to community members and organizations for activities such as:

Fitness Classes
Craft Classes
Meetings
Training Sessions
Receptions
Non-Profit Events
Let us know how YOU would like to use the Community Room!

The space is 18′ x 32′, carpeted, brightly lit and lined with windows for a wealth of natural light. It also features two large interior windows for easy observation. All windows have shades that can be drawn for privacy.

White boards are set along two walls of the room. A limited number of tables and chairs can be made available upon request.

The Community Room also offers easy access to both a restroom and kitchen area (refrigerator/microwave/sink).

If interested in renting this space for you or a group, please email Leslie Barrett at events@myhometownbicycles.com for rates and availability.

There is NO CHARGE for 501(c)(3) non-profits!

HOMETOWN BICYCLES SHOP RIDES

Our Shop Rides are open to the public, and span the cycling spectrum from beginner to advanced, road to trail, and everything in between. FOR ALL RIDES, please arrive 15 minutes early! Don’t miss one moment of fun! (Always confirm rides in advance on our Facebook events page. Rides, times, and locations may sometimes vary!)

Iceman Training Ride | Level: Intermediate/Advanced

*** FINAL RIDE ON 10/27 TO PREP FOR ICEMAN (11/3) ***
SATURDAYS, 9:00AM | VARIES | Find ride details and updates HERE!
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Gravel Grinding 101 | Level: Novice & Up

WEDNESDAYS, 5:45PM | FROM HOMETOWN | Find ride details and updates HERE!

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Sunday Gravel Grinder | Level: Intermediate/Advanced

SUNDAYS, 9AM | VARIES | Find ride details and updates HERE!

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Fat Bike Friendly Ride | Level: Novice & Up

*** KICKING OFF 11/10 (THE WEEKEND AFTER ICEMAN)! ***
SATURDAYS, TIME TBD | VARIES | Find ride details and updates HERE!

*** Fun fact: WE RENT BIKES! ***

FITNESS CLASSES AT HOMETOWN BICYCLES

Cardio Drumming | Wendesdays at 6:00PM
$5 drop-in / $5 equipment rental – With Martha Soraruf | Click to learn moreHatha Yoga | Thursdays at 10:45AM
$8 drop in per class – With Stacy Mulka | Click to learn more

Zumba | Mondays at 6:00PM & Thursdays at 9:30AM
$8 drop in or “10 classes for $50” punch card – With Leslie Barrett | Click to learn more

Zumba GOLD | Fridays at 9:30AM
$8 drop in or “10 classes for $50” punch card – With Tresa O’Rourke | Click to learn more

Studies have shown that riding a bike every day makes you more awesome than the general population.**

**No one was injured in the testing of this theory.

**Okay, maybe some were injured.

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Team Night this Sunday and the “Persha” Promotion

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Shaun

You’re Invited to Team Night
THIS SUNDAY!

WHOA. NELLY. There are OVER 50 HOMETOWNIES registered for this Sunday’s Team Night event, and the list just keeps growing!! If you’ve ever had even a glimmer of a thought about joining a cycling Team, come! Team Hometown Bicycles is for non-racers and racers alike, with an emphasis on growing the sport and having fun.

This Sunday (12/3) at 5:00pm you’ll get the lowdown on 2018 Team benefits and expectations, get your questions answered, sign (or re-sign) up for the Team if you’re ready to commit, get Team kit pre-order discounts, and crunch on tacos and sip beer from our mucho gusto Hometown Taco Bar.

Our Ride Coordinator Laura has one request: “I’m trying to get a good handle on the food and seating. If you haven’t signed up yet, and are planning on coming, could you do so? Thank you!”

SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND 2018 TEAM NIGHT!
No cost to attend! Bring a bike buddy! The more, the merrier!

TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN TEAM HOMETOWN BICYCLES

We are inclusive – our Team includes riders of all skill levels, all styles of riding, and competitive and non-competitive cyclists alike.
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We are an anti-snob bike group. We don’t judge you by WHAT you ride – we just want you to RIDE!
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We are a social group, with Team members that mutually support and motivate each other, and have fun doing it!
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We are a year-round group, with Team rides, activities, and programs running, no matter what the season. You won’t get bored!
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We believe cycling should be FUN, and tailor our Team activities to support that belief!
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We make a personal commitment as Team members to be the best version of ourselves. Everyone benefits!
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We are passionate about advocating for the sport we love, and seek out ways to support and grow cycling.
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We are known and appreciated for being the Team that supports its Community via volunteering at local cycling events.
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We enjoy a uniquely high level of benefits, including Hometown store credits and discounts, for helping to support and promote our shop and our sport.
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We are an integral part of the best bike shop around, Hometown Bicycles!

SIGN UP FOR TEAM NIGHT TO LEARN MORE!
Sunday, December 3rd, starting at 5pm

WHAT THE “PERSHA” IS & WHY YOU SHOULD ASK FOR IT!

Shaun and I believe strongly that it’s important for Hometown Crew to understand more about business than just work-go-home-repeat. Upping our Crew’s business I.Q. adds value to our customers’ experience, supports the long-term goals of the shop, and gives our guys and gals real-world insights that benefit THEM, too – an especially great thing for our school-age crew members!

For this week and next, Service Tech and high school cyclist Matt Persha has cooked up a promotion for all of you Hometownies, and we’re giving him the opportunity to spearhead his own creation! You’ll spot his marketing efforts on social media and elsewhere, but here’s the gist of what we’ve dubbed the “PERSHA Promotion”:
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Mention “PERSHA”
when you bring your bike in for a Hometown Bicycles Tune-Up
between 11/27/17 – 12/10/17,
and receive an emailed coupon after you pick up your tuned bike for
10% OFF ANY ONE ITEM
– bicycle, part, or accessory, including special orders –
to use at your next purchase.*

*Offer ends 12/10/17. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Not applicable on labor or past purchases.

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Want to support Matt’s learning experience? Those bikes you’ve been meaning to get tuned and prepped for winter storage or cycling… bring them in now! Thanks for encouraging the next generation of cycling industry enthusiasts!

Remember: Global Fat Bike Day Ride 12/2 at Island Lake

Ride there with your Hometownies!!
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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Choose-Your-Own-Deal Bike Trainers + Novemberfest Highlights

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Shaun

‘Tis the Season to Ride Trainers

FA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LAA (you know you were singing it…)
Or, maybe we should have said… STOP!! Hammer time!

Whatever your musical bent, this awesome Hammer Direct Drive Trainer pre-order deal will get your legs singing with a winter workout to keep you on your A-game. Choose from 10% savings – OR – a FREE Trainer Kit with purchase (riser block, mat, and sweat guard – $140 value) – OR – a $200 trade in on your old trainer! Order goes out 11/20! Stop in for details, or, you know, to thank us for getting two songs stuck in your head (DUH-nuh-nuh-nuh–NUUHHH-nuh-nuh CAN’T TOUCH THIS!)

NOW THAT’S HOW TO DO A NOVEMBERFEST!

Bet you didn’t know that fat bikes and chili make a perfect partnership! Or maybe you do, if you came to last Saturday’s 2nd Annual Hometown Bicycles Novemberfest! It was bigger, fatter, and even more scrumptious than last year’s event.

We unveiled Hometown’s limited edition Beartrax full suspension fat bike to a highly appreciative crowd. Fat bike demos kept our fatties rollin’ all day. Over 35 riders joined us for our Novemberfest Fat Bike Friendly Ride through Island Lake. And the Chili Cook-off deliciously capped off the evening with warm, sweet, savory, and spicy entries from 15 Hometown crockpot masters. Our thanks to everyone who rallied to Shaun’s chili challenge, and congrats to John Nelson, whose sweet ‘n mild entry was emptied almost as soon as it hit the table!

Olga, goddess of desserts, your sweet addition to our event had us Hometownies swarming around the dessert counter! Thanks for the delicious wrap-up to a wonderful evening!

2018 Novemberfest plans are already in the works, and Shaun’s plotting out new recipe strategies to out-chili next year’s competition. You have a year to thwart his attempts, Hometownies, so perfect those chili recipes now!!

MARK IT IN YOUR CALENDARS! TEAM NIGHT DEC. 3RD

December 3rd marks our 2018 Team Night event, where you’ll learn all about Team benefits and expectations, get your questions answered, sign (or re-sign) up for the Team if you’re ready to commit, get Team kit pre-order discounts, and crunch on tacos and sip beer from our mucho gusto Hometown taco bar, all in Your Happy Place! Our 2017 Team is currently 57 strong – LET’S MAKE IT GROW!! Bring friends, family, and anyone you think would make an awesome addition to our 2018 Team!!
SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND 2018 TEAM NIGHT!
No cost to attend. Desserts welcome but not required!

If the big guy himself shops holidays at Hometown… we’re just sayin’…

I came, I saw, I conquered.

– Julius Caesar

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A Hometown Exclusive & Shaun’s Chili Challenge

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Shaun

THIS SATURDAY (11/11):Novemberfest is ON!

CUSTOM BUILD, CUSTOM COLOR. Only 50 Available.
Will be revealed at Novemberfest. Discounts for event-day pre-orders.
Drop in this week before the event for sizing and with all of your fat bike questions.

*** Shaun says: “If you have to ask for permission, DO IT NOW!” ***

YOU’RE INVITED!11/11/17 • NOON-6PMYOU’RE INVITED!11/11/17 • NOON-6PM… to The 2nd Annual Hometown Bicycles Anniversary Party, Post-Iceman Fat Bike Friendly Mountain Bike Ride, Fat Bike Demo, Fall Sale, and Chili Cook-off *whew!!*, which we’ve affectionately nicknamed “Novemberfest!”

Building off of the fun from last year’s shindig, this November 11th, Noon-6pm event celebrates YOUR role in Hometown’s move to this big, beautiful, bicycle adventure center just over 2 years ago, along with 2017 Iceman adventures, fat bike season, and your culinary skills! Includes:

A super-fabulous Fat Bike Demo (12-5pm)
Discounted Fat Bike Pre-Ordering (12-5pm)
Fat Bike Friendly Mountain Bike Ride (3:30pm from shop)
In-store Sales & Specials (12-5pm)
Winter Gear: New Arrivals! (12-5pm)
Chili Cook-Off with People’s Choice judging! (Judging begins at 5pm. This year, there will be a trophy for the winner!!)

Click the links above for details and to sign yourself up for the Fat Bike Friendly Mountain Bike Ride or to enter the Chili Cook-off (no charge for either). We’re so excited to celebrate with you this weekend!

NOTE: THIS SATURDAY (11/11), OUR SHOP OPENS AT NOON

OK… WHAT’S THIS WHOLE FINANCING THING?

I’m sure you’ve spotted the following graphic in all of our emails:

If a fat bike is in your future – or anything else from Hometown – know that we offer options to help stretch your dollars and lighten your financial load. Purchases up to $1,000 come with 6 months deferred interest, and anything above that gets you 12 months deferred interest. Pre-approval is a breeze – in fact, you can CLICK HERE to do it in advance and make your check out process quick and easy. Questions? ASK SHAUN! (810) 225-2441

CHEFS NEEDED! GIVE SHAUN A RUN FOR HIS CHILI!

Bet you didn’t know your bike guru was also a wizard with the crockpot…

He’s already proclaimed himself the winner with his Caribbean Chili, but this is a People’s Choice competition, so it’s not over ’til the fat bike rider sings! Shaun’s thrown down the gauntlet – we need every last one of you crockpot cooks to turn this into a competition!
SIGN UP FOR HOMETOWN’S CHILI COOK-OFF HERE
for a chance to win the cool trophy pictured above, a SELCRA gift certificate (thanks, SELCRA!), bragging rights, and a chance to show Shaun how it’s done!

NOVEMBERFEST FAT BIKE FRIENDLY RIDE AT 3:30PM

There are already 20 fat bike, plus bike, and mountain bike riders registered for our November 11th, 3:30pm, Novemberfest Fat Bike Friendly Mountain Bike Ride from the shop, but “the more, the merrier!” Get your gear on, and join us for an appetite-generating jaunt through the Island Lake trails and (for the fat bikers) badlands. You’ll return back to a hearty and belly-warming chili cook-off (chili challengers needed!) No cost to ride, and we’ll have fat bikes available to demo (call ahead!)
SIGN UP FOR THE NOVEMBERFEST FAT BIKE FRIENDLY RIDE HERE

MARK IT IN YOUR CALENDARS! TEAM NIGHT DEC. 3RD

December 3rd marks our 2018 Team Night event, where you’ll learn all about Team benefits and expectations, get your questions answered, sign (or re-sign) up for the Team if you’re ready to commit, get Team kit pre-order discounts, and crunch on tacos and sip beer from our mucho gusto Hometown taco bar, all in Your Happy Place! Our 2017 Team is currently 57 strong – LET’S MAKE IT GROW!! Bring friends and family. Details to come…
SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND 2018 TEAM NIGHT!
No cost to attend. Desserts welcome but not required!

Hometown, and fat bikes, and chili… oh my!

– Hometownies everywhere

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