Anthony Mann

Anthony is crazy for adventure. The 27-year old Tasmanian was bitten by the adrenaline bug many moons ago, and now he goes nuts if things stay "normal" for too long.

Having lived and worked in Brazil, Japan and Nepal, and travelled to many other corners of the globe, Ant has developed a passion for exploring new terrain. His adventures have taken him trekking in the Himalaya, mountaineering in the Andes, rock climbing in the European Alps, as well as bushwalking, white water rafting, surfing, climbing and sea kayaking all throughout his beloved Tasmania.

Anthony is a graduate from the University of Tasmania. He was awarded the Governor's Environmental Scholarship for his research on an endangered eucalypt, and was admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science with first class honours in December 2005. He has a passion for the natural environment, and part of his motivation for OzByBike is educating others on the importance of caring for our planet, and working towards a sustainable future through non-polluting forms of transport. In 2006, Anthony was selected as a finalist in the Tasmanian Young Achiever of the Year Awards (environment category).

Anthony is also an advocate for cross-cultural harmony. Since his year as an AFS exchange student in Brazil in 1997, he has worked hard to encourage intercultural understanding and tolerance, working mainly with teenagers from various countries around the world. This work has earned him an outstanding award for excellence from AFS Intercultural Programs Australia, and a nomination for the 2005 Tasmanian Young Achiever of the Year Award (community service category). In another project, Anthony worked as a volunteer in Nepal, helping local children develop their skills in the English language, and in intercultural awareness.

The non-stop dream box inside Anthony's head has been planning OzByBike for several years now - and now his dream is coming true. If there's one thing he's learnt, it's that there's nothing stopping you from achieving your dreams - all you need is a bit of courage to go out and chase them.