Help me make it meaningful

Outriding the Fog

At age 48, I was diagnosed with Complex PTSD.

Like many people, I spent years functioning professionally while struggling privately.

Motorcycling, remote travel and time in nature have become important parts of my own recovery journey. They have provided space to think, reflect, reconnect with purpose and find moments of clarity during difficult periods of life.

In 2026, I will undertake a solo motorcycle journey across some of Australia's most remote landscapes, travelling from Cairns in Far North Queensland to Broome in Western Australia.

The journey, called Outriding the Fog, has been created to raise awareness of PTSD, resilience, recovery and mental wellbeing while raising funds in support of Black Dog Institute through the Make a Meaningful Moment for Mental Health campaign.

This project is not about setting records or chasing adventure for its own sake. It is about encouraging honest conversations around mental health, particularly among men and people living in regional and remote communities.

Along the way I will share the journey through photography, video and storytelling under my 2WDriven platform, Wild Places. Quiet Minds.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps support Black Dog Institute's vital work in mental health research, education and resources.

Thank you for supporting the journey and helping create more conversations around mental health, recovery and hope.

Edward Phelps

Outriding the Fog
Wild Places. Quiet Minds.