Excited for Spring

What does Spring mean to you? Spring, are we there yet? It must be close, I do hope so. Is it still raining? Every day. Still windy? Yep. Have we seen the sun at all? Briefly. Can it be said that seeing the sun almost feels like a sign that Spring is actually on its way. In less than a month sunset will be just shy of 7pm and that’s more than enough time to surf, go riding or spend time outside, after work doing what we love. Spring means no more waiting for the weekend to have fun. No more dark drives home from work. It means riding the bike to work, or  doing some laps up the hill when I get home. Spring means post work choices can be a welcome confusion. Tides willing I’ll head straight to the beach to grab a surf, if not ride, or maybe even mean take the dog up the hill for a really good walk, without a head torch on, trying not to sep in another dogs poop. 

Spring is a special season. The air feels warmer, the sky is brighter with the sun higher in the sky. We hope that the rain is less frequent, the wind has lost its gusto and there’s less grey in the world. Spring means the trees thicken with leaves again, the gorse flowers, yellow and bright and the giant rhubarb begins to sprout once more and yet the daffodils that have been in full flight will soon begin to retreat again, fields upon fields left unpicked, adding colour and hope to the end of a wet and stormy winter. So many cycles of life happy to see winters end. 

The excitement in the air is noticeable in the riding and surfing community. For those  ‘weekend warriors’ amongst us; those of us who don’t work from home, or been able to design our lives providing the freedom to do what you want, when you want, without sounding bitter, means our lives become less frustrating. Trying to cram our favourite activities into a weekend with limited windows of light might feel like the angst is forcing its way out of our bodies when, weather and light do not align. To combat this, night right has played a part, circuits and creativity has got me through those dark times. But now there is a bright stream of light heading our way. 

In 2026, according to Ai, March 20th means the first day of Spring in our Northern Hemisphere. Hallelujah, Hell Yeah and Yeeeewwwwwww!! Time to get the boards cleaned and a few fresh coats of Mr Zogs cool water wax, maybe order a newbie if I can decide. I’ll need to dig out the 4/3mm wetsuit, store the boots and gloves for another year and say goodbye to thick rubber. Not forgetting the bikes, they need some love too. A full service to rid the steeds of the winter salt, mud and grit, bleed the brakes, new pads and maybe put some new tyres on the big bouncy bike. We can also lose the winter riding wear, put the Roubaix layers away, the thick gloves and the neck warmers, get some shorts ready and lay out some thinner layers. It’s time to finally get the bike packing gear ready too and really plan the first adventure. Yes this will be a first, so really stoked and excited for this, but also getting the bike trailer out of the loft before procrastination takes over for another year with a special little project in mind. 
Can you tell Spring is my favourite time of the year. I’m ’frothing’ for this Spring season.  I hope you are too. Whatever you’re into, enjoy and make the most of it. Either within your Radius or beyond, make it count. 

​Self Shot Riding and some of my poetry overlayed on mixed media art I’ve been working on. I’m using the typewriter so spelling mistakes are prolific. I’m putting it out there so feel free to critique!