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'Blind Dave' crosses finish line on Colditz to West Bromwich bike challenge

A blind man who has been cycling for charity from Colditz Castle in Germany to West Bromwich has completed his 800 miles (1,287km) trip.

Dave Heeley, known as Blind Dave, arrived at the Hawthorns stadium on Sunday, completing the challenge in seven days.

Mr Heeley, 64, used a tandem bicycle and rode alongside six others.

The cyclist said the journey had been an "incredible, unbelievable adventure".

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Image caption, Mr Heeley said it had been an "incredible" journey

"These guys who have been with me, are just something special," Mr Heeley added.