The fourth day was pencilled in to be a work day - Cleaning all of our mud caked bikes, gear, van and trailer at the JDR KTM Racing Factory. And while Schuie did warn me it would be a full day, I didn't believe him until we arrived and started pulling everything out of the trailer to clean! ... Yeah.. everything!

The scenic escape of Bowen's property near Coffs Harbour was ending prematurely when we were told the small town of Ulong has riding conditions that allow Jake to only ride Wednesday and Saturday. So with that, it was time to leave and make our way to Sydney a day early. But not without some dramas to start the day!

Jake Bowen treated us to our first ride of the road trip at his new compound in the small township of Ulong, on top of the range above Coffs Harbour, and we were treated to some big jumps from 90 feet to 120 feet, all using the ridgeline running across the 100 acre property.

Welcome to the first journal entry of the Freeride Road Trip, and as I type, we have just woken up from our first day of driving from Boonah to Coffs Harbour. After a nice and scenic365 kilometres of driving, we met up with Jake Bowen in Coffs and thenventured 'up the hill' to his new compound at Ulong where we would roll out the swags!

Starting today, Schuie and I will be making the most of what Australia has to offer when we begin our Freeride Road Trip around this great country to find the best natural terrain jumps, untouched sand dunes and ride with some of Australia's best FMX stars along the way. And not to mention, while we are riding, you can win prizes!

It's been a long time since we have ridden at Schuie's old compound (where the foam pit is) but with some work and a couple of ramps taken back - it's looking in good shape again!

Motorcycling Queensland have opened a dedicated page on the new Queensland Moto Park which is opening at Wyaralong in only a few months time. You can check in to receive more information before we unleash the new dedicated Queensland Moto Park website!

http://lnet-svr-apch/ss_drupal/sites/default/files/oldsite/farm_jam___ne... alt="Steve---Ruler1" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" />If you are able to read Portuguese, you can check out the interview ESPN Brazil's Jose Gaspar did with me last month here. If you want the English Version, here is Google Translate's attempt to turn it into English here

Unfortunately last weekend's second FMX coaching clinic in Perth was rained out before a FMX bike was kicked over. But it didn't stop us from having some drama's of another nature when the Red Bull wings car found itself belly deep in some soft mud at the Valyside compound.

Queenslands newest Trail Bike facility at Wyaralong in South East Queensland has successfully hosted the launch of the 2012 range of KTM off-road motorcycles over 2 weekends of July 30th and August 6 and 7.