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. 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

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Rotor INspider

Aaron Borrill's gear of the year 2021

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Gear of the Year The most under-rated road bike on the planet, a lubrication device and a helmet that saved my life

Gear of the Year
Close up of Shimano's Dura-Ace R9200 crank, fitted to a Scott bike which is stood in woodland, with a Gear of the Year badge overlaid onto the photo

Gear of the year: Our favourite cycling tech from 2021

By Aaron Borrill, Josh Croxton, Graham Cottingham, Mildred Locke, Josh Ross, Guy Kesteven published

Gear of the Year Cyclingnews' top picks from 2021 as chosen by our expert tech team

Gear of the Year
POC Elicit Clarity sunglasses

POC's new Elicit Clarity sunglasses weigh just 23g

By Aaron Borrill published

News A frameless design and truss structure has helped reduce weight without affecting functionality and eye coverage

News
Giro Aether

Giro helmets: The best Giro road bike helmets for every kind of rider

By Aaron Borrill, Mildred Locke published

Buyer's Guide Want to learn the differences between the Synthe and the Syntax? Our Giro helmets range overview will provide all the information you need

Buyer's Guide
Kask Wasabi helmet

Kask Wasabi helmet first look review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Not yet rated

First Look Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the new Kask Wasabi helmet, designed for all seasons and use across multiple cycling disciplines

First Look
UYN Biking Racefast Man bib short

UYN Biking Racefast Man bib shorts review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review Using a unique hybrid fabric construction, UYN's take on the best cycling shorts recipe takes comfort to a whole new level, but just how well does it hold up when it comes to everyday performance?

Review
Scotty the squirrel

Zwift easter eggs: The weird and wonderful things you probably never noticed

By Aaron Borrill published

Feature Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, that's a yeti, mate. Here are some of the hidden features and iconography you never knew existed and where to find them

Feature
Red Met Rivale MIPS helmet

Met Rivale MIPS helmet review

By Aaron Borrill published

Review The updated Met Rivale gets better comfort, bolder styling cues and improved safety measures than the model it replaces but how does all of this translate in the real world? Our tech editor, Aaron Borrill, accidentally crash-tested one during a mountain bike race and lives to tell the tale

Review
Selle Italia SLR Boost Tekno Superflow saddle

Object of Desire: Selle Italia SLR Boost Tekno Superflow saddle

By Aaron Borrill published

Not yet rated

Review Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the all-new, ridiculously light yet fully functional carbon-fibre saddle from Selle Italia

Review
2022 Merida Scultura Team

Merida Scultura Team 2022 review

By Aaron Borrill last updated

Review The fifth-generation Merida Scultura takes inspiration from its aero sibling, the Reacto, and the result is nothing short of brilliant. It's one of the fastest, most compliant climbing road bikes we've ever ridden

Review
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