
Aaron Borrill
Aaron is Cycling Weekly's tech writer. As the former editor of off.roadcc, tech editor of Cyclingnews and Bike Perfect, digital editor of Bicycling magazine and associate editor of TopCar, he's travelled the world writing about bikes and anything with wheels for the past 20 years. As a racer, he's completed stage races such as the Cape Epic, Berg and Bush, W2W, and Gravel Burn. On the road, he’s completed the Haute Route Alps, represented South Africa at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships Road Race and Time Trial and is an accomplished eSports racer, too - having captained South Africa at the 2022, 2023 and 2024 UCI Cycling eSports World Championships.
Latest articles by Aaron Borrill
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Small, stealthy, clever hacks – Alison Jackson's Cannondale SuperX Lab71 from Gravel Burn
An inconspicuous colourway did little to mute the ambitions and all-round positivity of the most extroverted and well-liked rider on the women's WorldTour
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Rear Suspension with a rigid fork - Simon Pellaud's BMC URS 01 One a bike built for the craziest event I've ever raced
The Swiss rider favoured the adventure-focused BMC URS platform, complete with downtube storage, a frame bag and oversized tyres for the seven-day stage race down in Africa
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Pro Bike Check: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma GR from Gravel Burn
Green and gold are arguably the perfect colours for a South African gravel race, provided you're riding for the national team, but was Tom Pidcock's Dogma GR the perfect bike for Gravel Burn?
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Five must-have gadgets for racing on Zwift
Indoor training doesn't have to be a chore. To celebrate Indoor Training Week, we've handpicked five cool items that will improve your experience and make you a happier rider
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France-winning Met Trenta 3k Carbon helmet finally launches to the public
One of our favourite road helmets has been updated and goes on sale today, upping ventilation safety with an all-new structure
By Aaron Borrill Published
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16 iterations and countless hours in a wind tunnel, how MAAP developed the jersey that Luke Plapp didn't want to take off
Aero jersey worn by Luke Plapp and Ben O'Connor during the Grand Tours designed to be the fastest, lightest and coolest fabric around
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The gravel race you've never heard of with Tom Pidcock and a chance of Rhino: everything you need to know about Gravel Burn 2025
800km and 11,000m of gravel racing over seven days through South Africa's remote Great Karoo region
By Aaron Borrill Published
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I'm racing the 800km Gravel Burn in South Africa and this is the bike I've chosen to help get me to the finish line
The seven-day stage race is going to be fast but there's also the small issue of thorns, sand, sharp rocks and belligerent wildlife - say hello to my Cannondale SuperX Lab71
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Smith Optics Ultralite sunglasses review: Brilliant lens with zero fogging
Retro-styled sunglasses that perform flawlessly in most conditions
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3T's fastest aero gravel bike just got an update
The Racemax² Italia gets full integration, UDH compatibility and, you guessed it - wider tyre clearance
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Yes, there's a new Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro, but it's the outgoing Kickr Bike V2 that you need to buy - and it's 15% off on Prime Big Deals Day
Apart from new touchpoints, there's no difference between the new Kickr Bike Pro and Kickr Bike V2
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Love Wahoo and love saving cash? Here are our picks for the best Mega Prime Day Deals we've seen
We've been scouring the internet for days to bring you all the best bargains. We love Wahoo and know you do too, so here's all the best Wahoo Prime Big Deals Day discounts we could find, in one dedicated place
By Aaron Borrill Published
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As a racer and cycling journalist I've used many cleaning products but this 25% discount on the 8-in-1 Muc-Off Cleaning Kit is all you'll ever need
The perfect gift to secure for your loved one ahead of the Christmas rush
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Tadej Pogačar uses the Tempo Argo saddle platform for a reason, and now you can own one too with this killer 31% off Big Prime Day deal
I've been using Fizik saddles for 13 years and swear by the supreme comfort and fit - don't miss out on this Prime Big Deal Day offer
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Wahoo has just launched the Kickr Core 2 but the original model is the smart trainer I'll be buying this Prime Big Deal Day...
The ultra-reliable and accurate Wahoo Kickr Core is still a superb indoor trainer
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Look Keo Blade Ceramic Ti pedals review: Are they worth the lofty price hike over the regular Keo Blades?
Look doubles down on durability and all-out performance with the new Keo Blade Ceramic Ti pedal system
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Are these the wheels to help me break the 19-minute 10-mile time trial barrier? I reviewed the Scribe Tempus Disc/100 wheels to find out
The Scribe Tempus Disc/100 wheelset is a quality, lightweight time trial solution designed to bring top-tier performance to the people
By Aaron Borrill Published
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The Cannondale Synapse Lab71 is the endurance bike you might want to splurge on, but is it the one we would go for?
With a comprehensive range spanning specification and pricing levels to suit most budgets, the Synapse is the new endurance-bike benchmark, but is it worth it?
By Aaron Borrill Published
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The Fara Gr4 is an all-out gravel machine with massive tyre clearance designed to do it all
A carbon frame boasting tyre clearance for up to 57mm and UDH compatibility – what's not to like?
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The first African to lead the Tour de France Femme deserves a special bike, and that's why Kim Le Court is riding a yellow Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8
What makes the occasion even more special is the fact that she's also the first African to win a stage of the Tour de France Femme
By Aaron Borrill Published
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MyWhoosh Live Coaching - everything you need to know
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Live Coaching will take your indoor training and transform it from a solo slog into a structured, energised and interactive session
By Aaron Borrill Published
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The Trek Madone SLR Project One Jonathan Milan used to secure the green jersey at the Tour de France is on another level
To celebrate winning the Tour de France points classification, Jonathan Milan received a special-edition bike to race on the streets of Paris
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Five tech trends that dominated the 2025 Tour de France
No surprises here as Tadej Pogačar and aerodynamics took centre stage, here are our hot-takes on the tech deployed and bike hacks that worked
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The aero bike that Ben O'Connor rode to victory on Col de la Loze
What's silver, black and purple all over? Up close and personal with the Aussie's Giant Propel Advanced SL road bike
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