Aaron Borrill
Aaron was the Tech Editor Cyclingnews between July 2019 and June 2022. He was born and raised in South Africa, where he completed his BA honours at the University of Cape Town before embarking on a career in journalism. Throughout this career, Aaron has spent almost two decades writing about bikes, cars, and anything else with wheels. Prior to joining the Cyclingnews team, his experience spanned a stint as Gear & Digital editor of Bicycling magazine, as well as a time at TopCar as Associate Editor.
Now based in the UK's Surrey Hills, Aaron's life revolves around bikes. He's a competitive racer, Stravaholic, and Zwift enthusiast. He’s twice ridden the Cape Epic, completed the Haute Route Alps, and represented South Africa in the 2022 Zwift eSports World Championships.
Height: 175cm
Weight: 61.5kg
Rides: Cannondale SuperSlice Disc Di2 TT, Cannondale Supersix Evo Dura-Ace Rim, Cannondale Supersix Evo Ultegra Di2 Disc, Trek Procaliber 9.9 MTB
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Object of Desire: 38g Gelu K-3 carbon saddle
By Aaron Borrill last updated
Not yet ratedReview A closer look at the outrageously light perch from Gelu Carbon Creations - the K-3 carbon saddle
POC Omne Eternal Spin helmet review
By Aaron Borrill last updated
Review POC brings an added layer of visibility to an already impressive road bike helmet with the self-powered Omne Eternal
Vel 6085 RSL Disc wheelset review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Fast and affordable with the warranty to match, Vel's 6085 RSL wheels bring speed to the masses
Nopinz Pro-1 Road Skinsuit review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review A lightweight, highly breathable skinsuit that doubles up as both a time-trial and road racing kit option
Object of Desire: Tadej Pogacar-signed Prologo Scratch M5 saddle
By Aaron Borrill last updated
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the limited-edition, hand-signed Prologo Scratch M5 saddle belonging to reigning Tour de France champion, Tadej Pogacar
Scribe Pace wheelset review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Affordable, lightweight wheelset that excels in any riding situation - racing included
Object of Desire: FSA K-Force Team Edition crankset
By Aaron Borrill last updated
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at FSA's latest work of art - the super-light K-Force Team Edition crankset
Object of Desire: Rudy Project The Wing TT helmet
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the super-slippery 'The Wing' time trial helmet from Rudy Project
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