About The Tasmanian Bike Collective
Learn more about how the Tasmanian Bike Collective got to where we are today, as well as our history and who we are.
This has been done with the help of volunteer mentors and healthy role models in the community.
We trialled a range of activities, but it was the medium of working on and riding bikes that proved to be the most impactful way to steer young people in a positive direction.
We are proud of the journey we have been on, and have continued to be guided by community needs. Here is a brief history of how TasBC has innovated and grown over the years:
Our founding years, used to explore and trial the best activities to connect with and mentor young people
The Community Bikes Program began, and we mentored disengaged students at Geilston Bay High
The Big Bike Giveaway years, 400 bikes were restored and given away locally
During this time we sent 440 bikes and parts to Namibia through our Bikes to Africa program
Risdon Vale Bike Collective was established with a new workshop and a fresh place-based approach
The Risdon Vale Trails and Bike Park were funded and built
This was a year of 2 extremes. We received awards, but had no program funding
During this time, we focused on strengthening and refining our program to make sure it was an engaging, efficient and effective model for the future
We established the Tasmanian Bike Collective so we could grow from Risdon Vale, and expand into a broader community network
We launched the Huon Valley Bike Collective as a pilot 1 day per week
The Huon Valley Bike Collective increased to 2 days per week.
The Clarence Plains Bike Collective launches in May.
2013 - The Community Bikes Program won the Clarence City Council 2013 Community Event of the Year.
2016 – Our founder and now director, Anthony received the Clarence City Council Citizen of the Year Award for his extensive work and tireless commitment to the community.
2017 – Anthony gained nationwide recognition for his work receiving the Tasmanian Local Hero Award as part of the Australian of the Year Awards.
2019 – The Bike Collective received the Tasmanian Community Achievement Award for promoting physical activity.
Director (2020 – Current) and Risdon Vale Program Manager (2014 – 2021)
Anthony is the Founder and Director of the Risdon Vale Bike Collective and now the Tasmanian Bike Collective.
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Huon Valley Program Manager (2020-21) Risdon Vale and Clarence Plains Program Manager (2022 – current)
Kevin worked for many years in the field of sales and customer service – before moving into industrial design and working in schools with students.
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Huon Valley Program Manager (2022 - current)
Anthony started as a volunteer and then took over the reigns at Huon Valley in 2022.
Read moreTasBC is managed by a small volunteer board. Our board is small but mighty, thanks to the following skilled and passionate members:
Chair (2020 – Current)
Tim has completed a Bachelor of Project Management and has more than 15 years’ project management experience
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Treasurer (2020 – Current)
Daniel completed a Bachelor of Computing and worked in various IT roles since 2013.
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Secretary (2020 – Current)
Malcolm has been a School Music Tutor and a Franchisee Business Owner for over 10 years.
Read moreHuon Valley Program Manager (2020-21) Risdon Vale and Clarence Plains Program Manager (2022 – current)
Kevin worked for many years in the field of sales and customer service – before moving into industrial design and working in schools with students.
Read moreDirector (2020 – Current) and Risdon Vale Program Manager (2014 – 2021)
Anthony is the Founder and Director of the Risdon Vale Bike Collective and now the Tasmanian Bike Collective.
Read moreAll financial donations support our programs, helping at-risk young people achieve their potential. We are incredibly thankful for any contribution you can make.
How to give →Give now →Learn more about what the Bike Collectives focus on, our core activities and how we use bikes to make a difference in the lives of young people.
Our Bike Collective at Risdon Vale is the original and long standing program, operating 2 days a week.
Kicking off in 2021, Huon Valley is the first of our new Collectives.
Kicking off in 2022, Clarence Plains is our newest Collective.
