It’s spring! Or Fool’s Spring. Or possibly Second Winter, depending on where you live and what the forecast says today. I saw a meme the other day that made me laugh declaring this “wrong coat” season because whatever coat you choose, it’s inevitably wrong. I think I have some coats that are only good for two or three days a year. Blink and you miss them.
I spent my childhood in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, and while mostly I’m happy here in Ontario, there are two things I do miss—oceans and spring/fall. Here in Ontario, it seems to go from winter to summer, from freezing to 20 degrees, in a week. The next thing you know, after months of it being too cold, it’s that it’s too hot.
So I try to enjoy the heck out of spring while it’s, all too briefly, here.
So in the spirit of spring I’m choosing optimism — and I’m rounding up some of our posts from the archive to celebrate the season of longer days, outdoor rides, and cautious joy.
Some Past Spring Posts from Fit Is a Feminist Issue
🌸Signs of Spring (Christine, March 2026) — Christine reflects on how March finally lifts the brain fog of February, and finds her favourite sign of spring: noticing it’s become easier to get up and move.
🌸Bring on the Sun! It’s Spring! (Sam, March 2021) — Sam celebrates the return of longer days and the warmth of the sun, and shares her outdoor plans for the season, from cycling trips to sailing.
🌸Checking in for April: It’s Spring! Really Spring! (Sam, April 2022) — Sam’s April check-in, buzzing about finally riding outside again and training for the Friends for Life Bike Rally.
🌸Can Good Christians Be Cyclists? (Sam, March 2016) — A fun look at the age-old spring dilemma: Sunday morning church or Sunday morning bike ride?
🌸Spring!!! (Guest Post) (Jeanne-Marie, May 2014) — The moment the first patch of grass appears, Jeanne-Marie wants to play every sport — but reflects honestly on the frustrations of gender dynamics in co-ed pick-up soccer.
🌸Welcome to Fool’s Spring! (March 2022) — A love letter to that deceptive warm spell in southern Ontario that hints at spring while snow still lurks. Includes the itch to get back on the bike and outside again after a long pandemic winter.
🌸First Time Riding the Millennium Trail (Sam, March 2021) — Sam and Sarah celebrate the first real day of spring with a gravel ride in Prince Edward County — sunshine, mud, smiles, and a very happy dog.\
🌸Sam and Sarah Are Springing Into Cycling Fitness (April 2018) — Spring riding is complicated — the hills seem steeper, the winds stronger, and the gear never quite where you left it — but the excitement of getting back outside makes it all worthwhile.
🌸#30DaysOfBiking: Kicking Spring Riding Off in Style (March 2016) — Sam takes the pledge to ride every day in April, any distance, any destination. A fun low-barrier challenge to kickstart the outdoor season.
🌸I’m a Fairweather Cyclist and I’m Okay with That (Tracy, April 2014) — A warm, honest post about skipping rainy commutes without guilt — and why being selective about conditions doesn’t make you any less of a cyclist.
🌸I Had a Plan — Where Did It Go? (May 2022) — A relatable reflection on losing momentum and having to rebuild it from scratch, starting with one small thing: a daily dog walk.
🌸The Two-Minute Rule: Start Really, Really Small (Tracy, January 2023) — A gentle push to experiment with starting small, especially for anyone with a history of jumping in with both feet and then hitting a wall before the month is out. Applies just as well to spring restarts as to January resolutions.
Hello spring and bye bye snow. I’ll miss the bright snowy days of winter. But not the ice. The ice can just be gone please.
