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Recently I spent a few days in Liverpool catching up with Ben Lewis in his new house and got to meet his new baby boy, Sebastian....
Ride UK Classic: The Ben Lewis Interview
INTRODUCING
BEN LEWIS
There are certain riders that epitomise the things they ride the most; certain vert riders, trails and ramp riders immediately spring to mind.
When I think about street riding Ben Lewis is the person I can’t separate from the things he rides most.
Ben Lewis - Not a bad backdrop for a steep wallride to pegs.
For me, Ben is the quintessential street rider; a maestro in his understanding of what street riding is actually about. I can’t think about Liverpool without thinking about Ben, and vice versa. I don’t think Ben looks at a city and sees a series of ledges, banks and rails to constantly progress and try the latest, biggest trick down.
It seems that Ben sees a lot more than that; he understands the rhythms of the city, the quiet times and the macro details in everyday life. Of course, Ben isn’t the only person who sees like this, in fact most street riders will.
What makes Ben so different is the sheer raw talent and ability that he can exult on top of this appreciation of c