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A downhill mountain biker who travels Europe to events says his ultimate goal is to turn professional - despite being blind

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A downhill mountain biker who travels Europe to events says his ultimate goal is to turn professional - despite being blind.

Xavier Hopkins, 20, has just 10 per cent vision on a good day but is fearless at the sport which he says has "transformed" his life and given him a "superpower". 

He took up mountain biking after having trouble working or studying at college due to his poor eyesight.

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