Lemonade Day makes the news again as the 2019 special winners were announced during school assemblies last week.
Anderson Cruce of Fairfield Intermediate School was awarded the 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Kohan Calame of Fairfield Elementary School was this year’s winner of the Bicycle Drawing. Diamondback bikes are one of the most popular bikes today. It has different types of bikes which have different sets of accessories for specific riding types. One of the most popular products they have is the mountain bike. They have different sets of mountain bikes which have gears and accessories to where it can be specifically used. Here are some diamondback bikes: Scapegoat – This is one of the mountain bikes from diamondback which is in the category of full suspension. At first glance, the aluminum frame of the diamondback response xe may appear as nothing special. It’s a sturdy-looking hard-tail that might even be able to pass for a hybrid bike. Most frames come in an attractive but understated black and blue finish, but you can also choose the flashier black and white finish. This bike is usually used for downhill and dirt jumping. Among the different types of bike this is quite heavy which usually around 16-19 kilograms weighs. This bike is ideal for anyone who wants a reasonable priced mountain bike that is very reliable. Best of all, if you love this bike you can even enhance it and get even more out of a mountain bike that offers multiple uses and is superb to ride as well. Diamondback has created this model in all sizes from extra small to extra large so you will have the perfect sized bike for yourself. The frame is strong and tough and is made out of aluminum and its fork provides excellent rebound damping adjustment. This particular model is as good as the Response Sport but it offers much more including better fork and an improved crank set as well as nine speeds shifters and derailleur as well as very reliable braking system. The Diamondback Response Comp weighs twenty five pounds. Whether you want to take it on a park or on long road rides or even on rough trails this bike is just what you want to be riding on. As a matter of fact, after riding on it for some time you will also grow to be a better rider. You can have wide bicycle seat which gives more comfort for ride. However, following each ride you can effortlessly adjust your bike for your next riding venture. Not all mountain bikes can be simply changed and that is why this bike is just the thing for all users. All in all, it is a fully loaded bike and for the price it offers bigger bang for your buck. By upgrading its bars and stem and seat post you can get even more out of this particular exciting bike. Selecting Good Mountain Bikes begins with selecting the right type of mountain bike (MTB) for you. Yes, it all comes back down to the type of riding you do. My current bike is thirteen years old and still going strong. The questions I am about to share with you, are the ones I used when researching good mountain bikes for myself. Recently I used the same questions to find a good MTB for my nine year old son’s birthday. I began researching kids mountain bikes and applied the same questions to help select the right bike for him. I am pleased to say, the bike is a perfect fit for him and has renewed his love of bike riding. The type of riding you intend to undertake will greatly influence the style and bike configuration. Although most mountain bikes look similar, there is a vast difference in frame types, steering geometry, suspension, gearing as well as the wheels, brakes and tyres. As a rule of thumb, a beginner rider will best be served by a recreational cross country bike. If you intend to do a lot of riding on pavement and off-road, choose a model with good front suspension, no rear suspension (hardtail) as they have the best efficiency and comfort. If you intend to do more off-road riding, a full suspension frame is best. If you intend to use it exclusively off-road and mostly over rough terrain look for a higher end full suspension model as these will have a greater range of suspension travel and a heavier more robust frame and brakes. This will help with the comfort and stability of your ride. Downhill MTB’s must be very heavy duty in design and have lower, looser steering geometry. These design changes make the bike more responsive at fast speeds down steep slopes; these bikes are designed for the more experienced rider. Depending on the type of riding you wish to undertake the following is a list of good MTB brands which I have found to be good quality and good value for money. They are Giant, Diamondback, Kona, Trek, Norco, Schwinn, Mongoose and GT brand bikes. The last thing you need to decide is, do you want good, or do you want cheap. The words “good” and “cheap” are not synonymous, nor are good bikes generally found in discount department stores. While researching Kids mountain bikes, I discover a renewed passion for the sport as both my sons now have mountain bikes. We purchased a 21 speed – 24 inch “GT Stomper” for my nine year old son while my eleven year old son rides a five year old, 7 speed – 20 inch Schwinn. My eleven year old does well to keep up with us on our larger and faster bikes. His bike is much more agile over jumps and tight tracks. He now wants to upgrade to a larger 26″ bike. Due to his age and height, frame selection is critical as he is going through rapid growth spurts. He is currently just that little too short for a medium frame size. We are waiting until his next birthday before choosing a good mountain bike with a larger frame size that he will not outgrow too quickly. I must commend my son as he has learnt that there is a difference between a cheap bike, a good bike and a reasonable bike. We said we would look at a GT aggressor, a reasonable bike, good for its price range; however, he has his eyes on the Mongoose Tyax Comp or if he can stretch his savings a GT Avalanche 1.
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce/Lemonade Day Fairfield would like to congratulate these two young entrepreneurs, along with co-sponsors: Freestone Medical Center, Bi-Stone Publishing, Community National Bank & Trust, Wells Fargo Bank, Incommons Bank, FISD, Creations Flowers and Gifts, Bayless NAPA and Libby Harris/Premier Realty, M&W Waste and Kona Ice.
A big shout-out to the awesome parents of each of these young men for assisting them in submitting all their business results, making them eligible to be entered into this year’s Bicycle Drawing.
Lemonade Day is a free programs to the youth in our community thanks to our sponsors.
WHAT’S LEMONADE DAY?
Lemonade Day is a fun, experiential program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. Each year, in participating cities, youth have the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship by setting up their business during their city’s community-wide Lemonade Day.
For more information, or to become a sponsor for next year’s event, contact the Chamber office at 903-389-5792.
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