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Welcome to Across Continents – in snows of Bulgaria from Ken Roberts on Vimeo.

What’s it all about?

Simple – travel solo across the principal inhabited continents – Europe, Asia, Australia, the Americas and Africa – by bicycle.  I set off on 2 September 2009  for a journey expected to cover in excess of 45,000 miles over the next 4 years. Why do this?  To raise awareness of, and funds for, The Outward Bound Trust, and to inspire others to explore their potential through discovery and adventure.  Read about my own experiences at www.outwardboundgenerations.org.uk.

Why The Outward Bound Trust?

The Outward Bound Trust uses outdoor experiences and challenges to help young people unlock their potential.  And this is not just their words – with the help of a bursary from The Trust, I had the chance to benefit from what would be described today as a ‘Classic’ 3 week course at a pivotal point in my own life.

But it’s about much more than simply giving something back to The Trust, not just about helping others have the same opportunity I had.  At the heart of The Outward Bound experience is the Journey metaphor – physical journeys alongside those of development and discovery for the individual and the team.  A belief that we all have undiscovered potential that can be brought out through adventure – encouraging people to go out and do things they at first believe to be impossible, encouraging a deep appreciation of the balance between risk, reward and responsibility.  Which is what my own expedition is all about.

To find out more about The Outward Bound Trust, click on their logo above.  To learn more about my visits earlier this year to their centres in North Wales, the Lake District and Scotland, download the article below.

Returning to The Outward Bound Trust