The current Macbooks maximum memory is 8GB, it’s only the Retina models without the superdrive that can go up to 16GB…I think?

Thanks all! 😀

WL – that pic of Fleetwith isn’t mine, I’ve just realised that it isn’t what I was thinking of when coming down Whiteless either…I’m blaming it on lack of sleep, I’ve hardly had any all weekend. Between having to take some night shots the other night and having to get up before dawn the same night/morning for some time lapse stuff, I don’t know whether I’m coming or going! 😕
I’d take Anc’s advice to be honest…if he can’t ride it, I don’t think many/any other folk could.

Sorry, no, I’ve never been down that way.

WL – I really enjoyed the descent I did from Styhead Tarn down to Stockley Bridge (Nr Seathwaite) the other week, as part of the 4 passes route. It was the first time I’d done it.
Here’s the map: Strava link.
I think the main part is known as Mondo. 😉

This is part of the Fleetwith Pike descent, Warnscale Beck although quite tough, is tame in comparison!!!

As soon as you go past the point you can see, it gets a whole lot steeper. I’d confused it with Whiteless when I thought I’d done it…you can see the Fleetwith path when you’re coming down Whiteless…I remember thinking FT! I thought something was amiss when folk where saying they’ve done it or know folk who think it’s good. 🙄

WL- that is the Warnscale Beck descent.

Just found out that I haven’t done it…to quote anc, “riding down will defo involve getting off at times, some big penalty points in places, parts of it are a scramble going up”. It will be right coming from him.
(I think he’s talking about when he has walked up what you’d be doing as the descent).

Got accepted on Friday! Just spent the weekend in Coniston with the other students on the course…had a great time! First lecture tomorrow morning. 😀 8) 😯

I’m sure I’ve done the descent of Fleetwith Pike but can’t remember much about it…I’ll get in touch with anc and find out!

Even though you’re limited in choice close to Keswick…there’s KMB and Whinlatter bikes in Keswick. Then there’s Cyclewise up at Whinlatter. There are various other places fairly close by if you’re looking for something in particular though?

UPDATE: Had an interview yesterday! It all went very well, I thought I’d only be there for half an hour…ended being there for most of the afternoon, drinking coffee and talking about all kinds! 🙂
Only problem is that I was given until next week to do a personal statement and an entry essay. Not problem I thought. Now it turns out that the whole class is going away this weekend and I’ve been invited along. It will still depend on insurance, due to me not being admitted yet. They think I might just be able to sign some kind of waiver though.
Argghh, I should be busy writing the essay, why am I wasting time typing this?!? 😆

The Gore Alp-X bibs are great…a decent pad and a lot harder wearing than other bibs I’ve tried.

Skiddaw could be your best option…we’ve had some pile of rain this last week.

Edit: As long as you are meaning Skiddaw itself, not the back of.

Warnscale Beck, and my mate Mike, seemingly blinded by the view.

+1. Increase the memory in your Macbook Pro. I’d only get an air if I had to carry it about a lot.

Stufive – email me and I’ll forward you the mail I sent Grum.

YGM

There’s two that I can think of. I’ll try and find some maps for them.

We saw some (very polite !) MTBers in Seathwate who had descended from Styhead I assume – which ride/route would they have most probably done ?

Most likely to have been the four passes…that descent from Styhead Tarn is excellent. 😀

Mr Salmon – Are you positive you removed them all? It is hard work when they are what you are used to writing all the time. 🙂

Skidaw YHA down to Mosedale

Will be an unbelievable quagmire.

Messing about in/on the Grizedale bridleways might be best option

+1 or go to Keswick and do the Borrowdale Bash.

stever – Yes for an exceptionally formal audience

It is for Uni, that is the only reason why I am reading up on it…I have never bothered before!

Headfirst – you win a prize! I was only testing. 😛

but please don’t end up writing ‘could of’, etc

Don’t worry, I’m not quite that basic. 😆

no whats u meen bro.

Everyday is a schoolday! 😀

Are you travelling from out of Cumbria? If so, I wouldn’t bother with any of the Helvellyn routes…they’re too short if you’re looking for a decent day out.

There’s no way it is or should be inaccesible to you. It’s under the small square flap.

Yep, just pop the top open with a flat-bladed screwdriver.

You’re not going to find a guided holiday for £300, nothing that’s any good anyway. £500-600 is cheap, the companies that do fancy brochures are more like £800-1000 a week
If you want something that cheap, the only thing would be do sort it out yourself. That might not be too good if you’re alone though.
When budgeting, don’t forget things like getting to/from the airport (especially when you’re by yourself), things you might need that you haven’t got already and the extra cost of taking the bike. I though my first trip was quite cheap (£500), by the time I paid for the flights, bought a bike bag, spares (brake pads + tyre), travelling to airport plus parking…the costs soon stacked up. The other thing is if they’re all-inclusive. The one’s that aren’t may ending costing more by the time you’ve bought food.

Saying all that, I’ve heard good reports about Ciclomontana and I’ve just checked their prices! Much cheaper than I’d thought.
Hope you get something sorted. Winter biking in the sun is excellent!

I know someone who had two in their bike bag, they showed up on the x-ray but he told them they were empty. They didn’t even check them and let the bag through!

And that learning is all part if the experience isn’t it?

Too true. That’s why I’m wanting to do it.

There are a few words in your posts that suggest a lack of confidence

I’ve worked for my family business for the last 15 years, doing work I’m not interested in. It’s mainly been manual or semi-skilled work. I haven’t really had to prove myself to anyone, not academically anyway. That’s why I have some doubts.

You may be shocked at the attitude of some of the younger less-mature undergrads though!

I know what I was like at that age. All I used to live for was clubbing at the weekends and couldn’t have cared less about my future/career!

Apart from the entry, what exactly are you concerned about? You mention being out-of-your depth?

I guess it’s just I haven’t wrote an essay since I was at school and any other exams I did were up until I was 18. The one thing in my favour is that I won’t have many distractions outside of Uni. My social life revolves around biking, which usually is only twice a week.

Again, thanks everyone for the advice and support!

Boltonjon – regarding the email, the course is full-time. Most of the marks come from the coursework you do in lessons. With the course involving media, a lot will depend on photos and finished videos too (things I can spend time doing away from the Uni).
If the interview went well, it would be for starting this month!

I’ve just been looking into top up courses and the like. It doesn’t seem like there’s much going on in my area (Cumbria). Even if there was, I don’t fancy putting things off for another year. On the other hand, I wouldn’t want ot start and realise I’m out of my depth. Oh dear, what am I getting myself into. 😆
There’s no ‘Foundation’ year for it either. I’d seen those for some of the other courses on offer.

takisawa2, there shouldn’t be any maths involved in the course I want to do. At least, I hope not. 🙂

Thanks for the support everyone!

Northwind, it was someone from the admissions department who told me they’re looking for A-level students…she has seen the email I sent to the course tutor though, maybe that’s why she’s still arranging an interview?

You would have got precisely nowhere if you weren’t of interest to them!

I’m not sure about that. I just booked onto the open day, went along and said I wanted to do it! They must have presumed I had all the necessary requirements. I must have come across alright though, I asked plenty of questions and was enthusiastic about it. A far cry from what I was like in my old job, where I was more or less on auto-pilot. 🙄

Garry_Lager – Thanks for that. The good thing is that I’ve been to the open day and got to have a chat with the course tutor. He knows that the things I do in my spare time relate to the course. The only thing is that I have no proof, unless I print things out that I’ve put on websites in the past and use some photos.
I’ve gone about things backwards to be honest, going to the open day before doing anything else.

T1000 and Pik n Mix – two very different reports between school leavers and matures.

It’s the shock to the system of being out of education for so long that will be your downfall.

That’s one of the things I was worried about…I’ve been digging holes and driving wagons for years! I’m used to putting hours in though and already spend a lot of time in front of my computer. 90% of the course is coursework, that should be easier than some others shouldn’t it?

convert – I have to say I’m not aware of any courses that use GCSE grades for UCAS points.

Thanks for mentioning that. I’ve now looked back into it and I’ve made a mistake! When looking at the points table, I thought the first column was for GCSE’s…it isn’t, that’s all I’m going to say about that! 😳
I going have to talk with someone at the Uni about this, maybe the course isn’t for me after all.