I often harp on about expeditions and adventurers being forced to justify themselves. Constantly questioned as to their motives for undertaking an arduous journey. Is it for charity? Is it to break a record? Is it for science? Well, what if it is none of the above? Does that matter? I think not. A couple of young blokes who have just set out on their own adventure, perfectly illustrate my point.

Rian Cope and Dylan Brayshaw are two young Australians from my very own hood, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Starting in Banda Aceh they plan to cycle the entire west coast of Sumatra, onto the South Java Coastline and finish in Bali – a 3000km epic with boards in tow. Sweet! They have got some great sponsors on board and they are off. From a hazy idea in their heads 18 months ago to being on their start line right now is a fantastic achievement.

Now, tell me. Are they doing anything especially groundbreaking? Not exactly. Indo is a surf mecca and thousands of people travel there each year to catch some of the best waves on earth. Are they performing scientific research into deforestation or climate change? Two big issues in the region. No. Then why on earth are they going? Um…cause it’s going to be one hell of an adventure? Damn straight! Call it an expedition, call it an adventure, call it what you like, but it will most certainly be an experience of a lifetime. No better reason to go.

Follow the boys here – www.eatsleepsurf.com.au