Aaron was the Tech Editor at 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. 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, 2023, 2024 UCI eSports World Championships.
Height: 175cm
Weight: 61.5kg
Latest articles by Aaron Borrill

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Musette A closer look at the world's best cycling gear brought to you by the Cyclingnews tech team

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Review A smaller lens cycling sunglasses option for those who favour function over form

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Review Rudy Project's Cutline is a stylish yet tailorable cycling sunglasses solution built around performance

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Review The Specialized S-Works Torch shoe is all about balancing comfort with performance for the perfect everyday shoe

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Review A precise, responsive and controlled superbike, that blends Bianchi's race-bred lineage with contemporary design

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Review A highly adjustable but pricey cockpit solution for time triallists looking to improve on-the-bike position and performance

By Aaron Borrill Published
Review Scribe's lightweight all-carbon wheelset delivers on all fronts but does it have what it takes to compete against the established marques?

By Aaron Borrill Published
Review Fast, balanced and versatile on almost any terrain, is the Canyon Grail the most complete gravel bike on the market?

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Review The Deda Elementi RS4DB wheels balance weight with stiffness and aerodynamics delivering a feedback-rich experience indiscernible from its premium rivals

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News From today, UAE Team Emirates will be adding the Colnago Prototipo to their stable of bikes for all high-profile races

By Will Jones Published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

By Aaron Borrill Published
Review The Met Manta MIPS is one of the best all-round helmet offerings currently available, blending aerodynamics with style and everyday functionality

By Will Jones Published
Musette The Cyclingnews team's Friday foray into the latest cycling tech to land on their desks

By Aaron Borrill Published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

By Will Jones Published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

By Aaron Borrill Published
Review With a design blueprint inspired by its Ordu time trial bike, the Orbea Orca Aero is one seriously fast machine, but does that come at a cost?

By Will Jones Published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

By Will Jones Published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

By Aaron Borrill Published
Review From 3D body scan to real-world fit and performance, the Nopinz Flow Suit is the one go-faster investment you can't do without as a time trialist or road racer

By Aaron Borrill Published
News Two years in development, the Factor Lando builds on the brand's recent expansion into the off-road market with two capable cross-country mountain bikes

By Will Jones Published
Musette Cyclingnews' Friday foray into the latest cycling tech

By Aaron Borrill Published
Review At 23g, POC's Elicit Clarity might be the lightest sunglasses currently available but how do they fare when it comes to out-and-out performance and comfort?

By Aaron Borrill Published
Not yet ratedReview An in-depth look at the Shark of Messina's perch of choice, the Prologo Scratch M5 saddle
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