Above Below - Cape Town Photo Gallery

Fighting the heat in South Africa...

24 Mar 2015

Ed Zunda - bacon and eggs pegs hard three to end a line.

Prayer time before getting hopped by Catfish.

Ben Lewis - Not a bad backdrop for a steep wallride to pegs.

Benny L taking the rough with the smooth.

When we showed up at this spot and we saw this set I think we all knew Lacey would send himself down it. I feel super privileged to have been there to witness a lot of Dan's massive 360's and this had to be the biggest. This was the first clip Dan filmed for his Above part and it ended up being his banger... funny how it works out.

Pushin'.

You see these Taxi's everywhere in Cape Town; they beep, shout out the windows, play music as loud as possible and usually have some modifications to attract more customers. Why can't we have cabs like this? Benny?

Lacey, post 360 relaxation stick.

Creasy risking life and limb for the ultimate profile photo.

Ed Zunda got some amazing sun burn the first few days and was left with a perfect line across his forehead from his hat. Thankfully it levelled out due to some careful sun screen placement.

Ben Lewis, windy as fuck wallride.

Dan Lacey trying to find some spots in Cape Town... it proved difficult!

This kid was hanging out on the first day at the Lacey 360 spot. No matter where you go in the world a kid will always ask to ride your bike.

This guy had a pretty amazing angle on Lacey's 360 but he didn't seem that fussed...

These streets are lonely...

Post hanger hanger on.

Ben can take a good tumble and shoulder rolls his way out like a champ. Another day at the office...

This guy lived in the street nearby our place and was making some amazing stuff with the worst tools. The contrast in wealth in Cape Town was shocking to say the least - seconds after I shot this photo a Ferrari roared by...

The man behind the masterpiece - Rich Forne.

Not bad...

Liver-bird pride.

Just another picture perfect Cape Town street.

Benny L - it was thirsty work in 40 degree plus heat.

Beer?

T-shirt lolz.

When Ben saw this setup his face lit up! Pocket wallride to 180.

This hanger looks like we're in the jungle but it was actually in a hospital car park. Unfortunately it wasn't Dan's only visit to a hospital on that trip...

Throw 'em up!

Trailer trouble late one night.

This one wasn't easy but Ben battled on and got it stuck to the pedals in the end. Hard work pays off.

Benny L - Post switch feeble to whip relief.

Uphill struggle.

Happy taxi.

Photos by Fred Murray

I can honestly say I don't think I've ever felt so lucky and privileged to be offered to go on a trip... It's cliche to say but I never thought BMX would take me to somewhere like South Africa. That plane ride was horrible; whoever I was sitting next to must have hated me acting like a kid on Christmas with my face up against the window the whole time. This was the first trip we took to film for Above Below and despite the intense heat the crew managed to film some crazy stuff. In fact, Lacey's first clip he filmed for his Above section in Cape Town turned out to be his ender for the whole video. Here's some of my favourite photos from our time there, enjoy. Thanks again to the whole Above Below crew for an unforgettable ten days.

In case you missed them, you can look through the other Above Below galleries here: Barcelona / Berlin / Tokyo / NYC/ LA /Nashville and watch Benny L's full Above section right here!

Unless you've been sleeping under a rock for the past few months you would have seen Above Below by now, but if not make sure you get over to iTunes and pick up a copy. You'll be helping out the 'Road 2 Recovery' charity at the same time too!