Hi, I’m Declan, founder of the Apollo Bay Skatepark Collective. Grew up here—surfing, riding bikes, always at the Old Jetty Skatepark. It’s the spot where kids, adults, all backgrounds and abilities just come together. I’m doing my bit to be part of that.

Every Wednesday for the past 6 months I’ve been bringing down donated bikes and tools for a ride-and-repair session. I’ll show a bit of bike maintenance or riding tips when I can, otherwise I’m just there for a chat and a roll. The local kids have been awesome—always keen to clean up the park and help each other progress.

I want to raise some cash to:

- Buy second-hand bikes to give to the regulars who keep showing up.

- Grab a solid 16″ and 18″ BMX for the younger riders.

- Keep a good stock of tubes so no one’s stuck.

- Host weekend jams and events to bring everyone together.

- Get some merch like hoodies and tees so the crew can rep the park.

Any help—bikes, cash, spare tubes—keeps the park rolling.

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