Aaron Borrill

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 

Latest articles by

Nopinz Flow Suit

Nopinz Flow Suit review: Made-to-measure race kit using 3D 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

Review
Factor Lando XC mountain bike

Factor expands range with new Lando MTB platform

By Aaron Borrill last updated

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

News
A white woman riding a red Trek road bike riding past a green background

Trek road bikes: range, details, pricing and specifications

By Aaron Borrill published

Buyer's Guide Cyclingnews' roundup of Trek road bikes available to buy this year

Buyer's Guide
POC Elicit Clarity sunglasses

POC Elicit Clarity sunglasses review

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?

Review
Zwift Ride and Zwift Wheel

Zwift teases its very own smart bike and direct-drive turbo trainer designs

By Aaron Borrill last updated

News The Zwift Ride and Zwift Wheel have just been revealed in a hardware purchasing survey sent out to a select number of platform subscribers

News
Elite Direto X smart turbo trainer

Elite Direto X smart trainer review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review The Elite Direto X brings affordable and accurate direct-drive smart trainer functionality to a broader audience

Review
Nopinz SubZero indoor cycling kit

Nopinz SubZero indoor cycling kit review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review Nopinz' SubZero indoor cycling kit is designed to boost performance during high-intensity racing and workouts through active cooling. Is it worth the investment?

Review
Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform review

Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review After three months of extensive testing - which included a mammoth 361km ride on Zwift, nine WTRL premier league time trials and a host of interval sessions - we've got the final verdict on the Saris MP1 Nfinity Trainer Platform

Review
Vincenzo Nibali-signed Prologo Scratch M5 saddle

Object of Desire: Vincenzo Nibali-autographed Prologo Scratch M5 saddle

By Aaron Borrill published

Not yet rated

Review An in-depth look at the Shark of Messina's perch of choice, the Prologo Scratch M5 saddle

Review
Specialized S-Works Diverge

Specialized S-Works Diverge review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review Sporting slacker and longer geometry numbers the all-new Specialized Diverge takes drop-bar, gravel-bike aggressiveness to a whole new level

Review
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