For many people becoming a pro is nothing more than just a dream. Do you aspire to ride for a factory race team and race in the pro category? Have you past your peak and don't think it's possible? In this video, Anna Cipullo meets Paul Hopkins who turned pro at 50! He explains how he managed to do it.

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