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: Selle Italia Flite Boost MVDP Edition saddle
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at the limited-edition Selle Italia saddle designed to commemorate Mathieu van der Poel's 2020 Tour of Flanders victory
Vittoria Air-Liner inserts now available for road bike wheels
By Aaron Borrill published
news New lightweight, road-specific run-flat insert designed as a failsafe for tubeless tyres, claimed to offer better performance and ride quality, too
Object of Desire: Rapha Explore Powerweave shoes
By Aaron Borrill last updated
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at Rapha's new off-road bike shoes - the Explore Powerweave, designed to work across both gravel and mountain bike disciplines
Nopinz Subzero indoor shorts review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Competitively priced, lightweight bib shorts designed specifically for indoor cycling and racing
Basso Diamante SV road bike review
By Aaron Borrill published
Review Designed to be as slippery through the air as it is reactive to changes in direction, the all-new Basso Diamante SV is a classy act but is it the most complete aero road bike in the segment?
Object of Desire: Rotor ALDHU Carbon cranks
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedReview Cyclingnews takes a closer look at Rotor's lighter, stiffer and sleeker-looking carbon crankarm solution - the ALDHU Carbon
Vincenzo Nibali's Trek Emonda SLR 9 eTap Disc - Gallery
By Aaron Borrill published
Pro Bike The bike the Italian will use throughout the 2021 season as he targets the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and Olympic Games
Specialized S-Works Prevail II Vent helmet - first look
By Aaron Borrill published
Not yet ratedFirst Look The Specialized S-Works Prevail II helmet joins the brand's growing collection of Vent products, offering better ventilation and a cleaner aesthetic while retaining the same class-leading fit and performance cues as the existing model
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