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WADE'S JOURNAL

December 31st

Wow, I cannot believe how fast times fly's when your having fun. I got over my cold and have been out in the water and going out into Surfer's Paradise a few time's with my mates. It has been a lot of fun. I will have to take my camera back out to the surf as I can get pretty big on the waves now... We just got back in from Skiing behind the jet ski today down the river.
My Mom is back in Hospital again, this time with a blood clot in her leg. Hopefully she will be back out again soon.

Well, have a good night tonight as you go into the new year.... I will be down in Surfer's hangin' with the rest of the people. Hopefully I will get some good shots.

December 20th

I am back home at the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia and trying to get over a cold I picked up in the last few days at camp. Camp was a great success and I feel really comfortable on my new bike. I have to say thanks to the complete team at the AIS for making it a great 10 days. I will still continue to ride and train on the track but I also have to get ready for my next BMX race January 5th.
My brother flew in from Melbourne and is staying with me over the Holidays, so we will be hitting up the jet ski in the surf, and of course doing some quality training as my brother now is a certified trainer.

December 14th

Today we did some testing in the lab, on the bike and also with some explosive jump test.

Standing start power test.

Then we were off to the track again to do some motor Jumps. I did a couple of 10.5's for 200 meters. Eadie did some standing starts and ripped the stem apart.

Power house Eadie.

Later that night we went to Jobie's 21st... it does not take much to get out and have some fun down here but when there is a true reason to go hard.... well, these boys go hard.

O'Grady, Jobie, Ben, Me, Frenchy.

The night did not stop after Jobie's private party... We all went into town and went to a few clubs, The Garage and then off to the Rise.

Hanging out at The Garage.

Team Huddle, Nibbo, Ben, Frenchy and Me.

Benny K and Me at the Rise.

December 12th

Today the team went to the Gym and did some strength testing, lifting some heavy weights. Then we went off to the track to do some 1/4 lap standing starts on a few different gears.

Big man Sean Eadie lifting big, Current World Sprint Champion.

Standing starts at the Adelaide Super Drome.

Ben when not on his bike.

December 10th

I am currently in Adelaide training with the Australian sprint team. I have just received my new Trek Track frame and getting it all dialed in with all Shimano Dura Ace track parts that came from Trek Japan. It is a little chilly here in Adelaide but good enough weather to train in. Lot's of road riding to and from the Gym and Track which is a lot more road riding than I normally do. The team down here are super cool, we all stay at the AIS on the beach with meal provided 3 times a day. Some of the guys live here most of the year training and getting ready for all the big events during the year.

Team out on a hour recovery ride.

Room mate for the week, Ben Kersten. Former World Champion