The thaw had just started. Those in the know understand that old railway tracks that have been converted to bridleways have a surface that has the consistency of porridge in these conditions. We were also using our mountain bikes that were set up for the summer, no mudguards. The result can be seen below!
In the cafe we stood in the entrance to drink coffee and eat cake. Sitting down was not an option as it appeared as if we had been sprayed with a thin layer of concrete