The Outback Way in Australia, also known as the Longest Shortcut, is a 2800 km trail passing through remote areas which means any adventurous off-roaders needs to be prepared for anything, including a medical emergency. Retired school teacher, Doug Mullett, decided to take his V-Strom on the Outback Way, which typically takes about a week to traverse. He took riding courses, a motorcycle first aid course and had detailed emergency plans in place. On Doug’s first go on the Longest Shortcut, he came off his bike on gravel and had to be rescued by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. He spent some time recovering from the accident, and then Doug decided to do the ride again months later, this time as a fundraiser for the Flying Doctors. But, he ended up needing to be rescued again when he wiped out in sand, and in the end cost the Flying Doctors more money in rescues than he raised for them.

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE: Also known as the Flying Doctors, a non profit air medical service based in Australia.

Images: Doug Mullett