Planning – RANDOM ROULEURS

The Paradox of Preparation

May 6, 2016 Campbell Planning

One of the things I've been wrestling with of late is juggling my desire to spec out the very best kit and clothing with an awareness of the sum value of everything that I'll be taking with me and riding through countries full of people who have very little. That's not to say I'm hugely…

The Beginning is in Sight

April 10, 2016 Campbell Planning

As with so many aspects of this trip, I was going back and forth for a long time over what to do about my vision! We're not talking strategy or inspiration here, just plain ol' sight! (more…)

An Ogre is Born

March 24, 2016 Campbell Gear, Planning

My Ogre has finally come to life! Despite the worrying suggestions of delays, I decided to stick with my selection of the Surly Ogre frame and it arrived mid-March. (more…)

Curve Ball!

February 25, 2016 Campbell Gear, Planning

I got news a couple of days ago that my (Ogre) frameset has been delayed from early March delivery to mid-April. Hmm. (more…)

ResIgNITION!

February 12, 2016 Campbell Planning

So I finally handed in my resignation (or resIgNITION, as Jordan would put it) on Wednesday! Whilst it's only been about 5 weeks since I spawned this crazy idea, it feels like moving on has been a long time coming. (more…)

It’s Really Happening…

January 23, 2016 Campbell Planning

So, the cat's out of the bag. Or, at least partially! I've told family and friends - work will have to wait a little longer. (more…)

It’s not original, and it’s likely not Mark Twain either but…

January 12, 2016 Campbell Planning

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”