diff --git a/backend/composer/models.py b/backend/composer/models.py
index 8eeaf4e4..30eb3df3 100644
--- a/backend/composer/models.py
+++ b/backend/composer/models.py
@@ -718,8 +718,7 @@ def save(self, *args, **kwargs):
             self.save(update_fields=["reference_uri"])
 
         # recompute - journey
-        journey_data = compile_journey(self)
-        self.journey_path = journey_data
+        self.journey_path = compile_journey(self)
         super().save(update_fields=["journey_path"])
 
     def set_origins(self, origin_ids):