THE creative crew behind Kerbside Collective have been hard at work, unveiling a brand-new web series designed to empower young people, spark curiosity and get families back out enjoying the sunshine on two wheels.
Hinterland-based musician Mark Gray known to Kerbside fans as Eddie Ray and to thousands of kids across Australia as Uncle T-Bone, the larger-than-life frontman of children’s rock band Junior Burger – has officially launched Junior Burger: “I Fixed My Bike By Myself”, a four-episode series celebrating independence, hands-on learning and good old-fashioned fun.
Touted as the world’s greatest kids’ rock ’n’ roll band, Junior Burger has long been known for high-energy live shows and the way they speak directly, honestly and respectfully to young audiences. That ethos sits at the heart of the new series.
“It’s all about empowering kids,” Mark said. “We want them to feel that spark of pride you get from doing something yourself. Fixing a bike is the perfect gateway it’s achievable, it’s practical and it builds confidence.”
Unlike a traditional step-by-step YouTube tutorial, the series makes room for experimentation, problem-solving and play.
Kids are encouraged to think critically, try things out and discover at their own pace. Across four episodes, viewers learn the basics of troubleshooting, cleaning, customising and maintaining a bike, as well as how to use simple tools safely and effectively.
One of the show’s heroes is the “flagship bike”a blue BMX picked up from the tip for just $20. All it needed was air in the tyres, a tightened chain and a quick brake adjustment.
The example, Mark says, is intentional: a reminder that anyone parents or kids can breathe new life into an old bike without a big budget or a trip to a workshop.
“Sometimes the only thing stopping a family from riding together is a bike that needs a bit of love,” Mark said. “This series shows that with a little confidence and curiosity, you can fix things up and get rolling again.”
Backed by the soundtrack of Junior Burger’s debut EP “Totally Unsupervised”, the episodes are fun, funky and guaranteed to get kids off the couch and into the shed.
The project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government Bike Riding Encouragement Program. Find it on YouTube ‘Junior Burger I Fix my Bike by Myself’ or www.youtube.com/@JuniorBurgerband on socials.
