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A Dandenong rider is set to broaden her horizons on the Great Vic Bike Ride for the first time.
Caroline Overbeek first took up recreational riding just over a year ago during Covid-19.
She often cycles 40 kilometres on the Dandenong Creek Trail, stopping for a break at a ice-creamery at the halfway-point.
In November, she’s set to click up a gear for the Great Vic Bike Ride by joining 3000 riders on more than 500 kilometres through the Grampians, the Art Silos and other Western Victorian sights.
“I’ve known of the Great Vic Bike Ride since I was little but always thought it was for the more experienced cyclist,” Ms Overbeek said.
A man’s body has been found in Dandenong Creek, Bangholme.
Police were called to the scene at Dandenong Creek Trail about 7.40pm on Saturday 30 January.
The man is yet to be formally identified and the cause of his death is yet to be determined, a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
The death is not been treated suspicious at this stage, police say.