Sports & Adventure
Sports & Adventure
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Above and BeyondIn the 100 years since the RMS Titanic sank into the chilly North Atlantic, much has been made of the chivalry of millionaires Astor, Straus, and Guggenheim—gentlemen who bowed aside as women and children were loaded onto lifeboats. |
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Tots & Tweens Get a Tri |
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Something to Shoot For |
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Full CycleAlways in search of the next great adventure, recent college graduates and Fairfield natives Joe Ruscito and Lucas Gubinski decided to embark on a journey of a lifetime—peddling 4,300 miles from San Francisco to Fairfield. |
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Kiteboarding Champ Gets WheelsTwo Fairfield natives are giving a whole new meaning to the term road trip. |
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A Seat With a Viewyou really want someone to fall in love with Wilton, take them on a bike ride. Nothing compares to traveling back roads here and in neighboring towns by bicycle. The scenery in this area is right up there with our national parks, as you can travel from ridge lines at an elevation of 600 feet to the ocean, all within a 35-mile loop. |
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Old and in the Lead |
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Old and in the LeadThe Lime Rock Vintage Festival spans Labor Day weekend, featuring touring and racing cars dating from pre-World War II to the 1970s. The festival provides the opportunity to watch an eclectic mix of races and cars, from 80-year-old three-wheeled Morgans that first appeared in 1909 to the famous sports cars that raced at all the great events in the 70s. |
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Reel DealSophomore Max Jones came up with the idea to start a fishing club while hiking, of all places, in the Dolomite Mountains of Italy, on a rainy day. As his father, Steve Jones, explains, “It was not a matter of why Max should form a club as much as why shouldn’t he.” |
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Go SwimmingA swim school opened its doors on Black Rock Turnpike in January, below Old Navy. |
Jump!Georgina Bloomberg, the 26-year-old daughter of the New York City major, has a relentless competitive drive when it comes to equestrian show jumping. Read about her ride to glory. |
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Extra InningsThe Ridgefield Reds play with great heart — and sore muscles. Some older athletes are able to play baseball and win games well past their prime. |
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Old and in the LeadThe Lime Rock Vintage Festival spans Labor Day weekend, featuring touring and racing cars dating from pre-World War II to the 1970s. The festival provides the opportunity to watch an eclectic mix of races and cars, from 80-year-old three-wheeled Morgans that first appeared in 1909 to the famous sports cars that raced at all the great events in the 70s. |
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Air TimeLou Heumann negotiated with the YMCA to build a skate park in town. Many local skaters went to board meetings to show their support and on opening day over 100 happy skateboarders filled the park. |
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Gearing Up |
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Going to ExtremesThese athletes who happen to be your neighbors too take competitive spirit to the extreme--jumping from airplanes, biking through hills, running in the high heat, snowboarding through challenges, skiing vertically, and more. |
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The ClubhouseMike Porzio is the owner of The Clubhouse, which offers an All-Star teaching lineup of former Major Leaguers that specializes in professional pitching and hitting instruction for baseball and softball. It is a place where they put the teach on young baseball players. |
Ohhh, AhhhWho’s behind Fairfield’s annual fireworks show and how many people attend? All your questions answered about the firework shows you watch. |
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Perfect BalanceIn the last two decades, many new rowing clubs have been established on Connecticut rivers, Long Island Sound and the Hudson River. There are beginner rowers who are looking for a new hobby, there are student rowers being recruited by Ivy League schools and there are people who have been rowing most of their lives because they love the camaraderie. |
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Ten Minutes With Noah FarrellAt 13, Noah Farrell already holds impressive credentials in the world of junior tennis. Low key yet confident, Farrell admits there has never been a day he doesn’t enjoy playing tennis. |
