The album's centrepiece and title track was performed at the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Ride, which had been led by the political activist Charles Perkins.

[1] Cassar-Daley supported the album with a national tour commencing in Swan Hill on 30 April and concluding in Tweed Heads on 14 November 2015.

[4] Everett True from Guardian Australia said "Freedom Ride is full of songs about trucking, drinking, women, wide open spaces and red dirt – with the odd tribute to his children thrown in."

"[1] Polly Coufos from The Australian said "With a team of co-writers, Cassar-Daley has crafted a dozen tales cut from his life and imagination.

Daily Telegraph said "Evenly balanced between uplifting celebration of an Australian spirit and the darker human condition, it's a complete record"[6]