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AS ONE Torquay resident enters retirement, he is taking on a different challenge by signing up for the TAC Great Vic Bike Ride.

The annual ride has always been something Tom Melican wanted to participate in, but leading into the busiest time of the year it was never a possibility.

Now with some extra time on his hands, the former councillor is preparing to make his way from Mortlake to Camperdown along the Great Ocean Road.

Mr Melican said he was looking forward to the Great Vic Bike Ride and being able to ride along the roads without worrying about cars.

“It’s beautiful to ride along roads when you don’t have to worry too much about other vehicles and you’ve got lots of people riding with you, and it’s good to meet new people and chat.

“But the best part is the

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