Latest articles by Aaron Borrill
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'My FTP is 480W, and I’m consuming up to 140g carbs an hour': gravel powerhouse Matthew Beers shares what made 2025 his most successful season yet
After winning at Cape Epics, Gravel Burn, Big Sugar Classic, Belgian Waffle Ride, and Lauf Gravel Worlds, Specialized Off-Road rider Matthew Beers is on the cusp of gravel greatness
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Scribe claims its new 65mm Élan Ultras with wavy spokes are among the fastest UCI road-compliant wheelsets on the market
New spoke design and low system weight are just some of the attributes that underscore the new Ultra range, available in two grades
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Lukas Pöstlberger’s Rose Backroad FF - a gravel bike outlier
Graffiti-adorned gravel bike with white bar tape – what’s not to like about the Austrian's Gravel Burn race rig?
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The Cannondale SuperX got me through Gravel Burn unscathed, and now you can get one at Sigma Sports for 27% off retail this Cyber Monday
Super-racy, super-capable SuperX Carbon 3 model priced at just £3,099!
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At 53% off, this Saris H3 Plus is quite possibly the greatest smart trainer deal this Cyber Monday
Marked down to £279 from £600, if you ever wanted a direct-drive smart indoor trainer, now is the time!
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It's my go-to deep-winter jacket for a reason. Now you can own the Assos Mille GT Ultraz Winter Jacket Evo in this 41% off Cyber Monday deal
A long-term investment that will last you for years to come with excellent warmth and body-hugging contours – don't miss out!
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Castelli's Perfetto Ros 2 gloves are my go-to hand warmers for most of my winter riding, and at 35% off, they will surely get you through the worst of the Festive 500 come December
Excellent warmth and hand articulation for just $55 in this Amazon Black Friday deal
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I used the long-sleeve version of the Castelli Gabba R at Gravel Burn, and it saved me from the wet and cold - at 30% off, this Gabba R short-sleeve Black Friday deal is a no-brainer
Deals With its aero-fit and breathable fabric, the Castelli Gabba R is the perfect all-weather garment. I tested it at Gravel Burn and scored top marks in all departments
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While the Hammerhead Karoo's arch rival, the Garmin Edge 850, is my new favourite bike computer, this Black Friday deal is hard to ignore
Sigma Sports has slashed the price of one of our favourite cycling computers by 18%, making it one of the best Black Friday bike computer deals we have seen
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How has this Wahoo Kickr Core 2 bargain not sold out yet? I believe it's the new benchmark - and if you don't hurry, you're going to miss out on this incredible 20% off Zwift Cyber Monday deal
This Wahoo Kickr Core 2 with Zwift Cog and Click deal is still available, but hurry as it ends at midnight, 1 December!
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I used a power meter to train for Gravel Burn and swear by the results - this 20% off Black Friday special from 4iiii is one of the best deals I've found
If you want to improve your fitness, efficiency, and pacing, I highly recommend the power meter range from 4iiii
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Garmin Edge 850 cycling computer review: brilliant in almost every way
All the features you can imagine, but with a cost to battery life
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Wahoo Kickr Core 2 with Zwift Cog and Click review: Zwift-ready smart trainer with premium features
As it stands, Wahoo's new direct-drive smart trainer is the best entry-level option on the market
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Forget Unbound – Gravel Burn is the toughest off-road stage race in the world and this is why it needs to be on your bucket list
Mecurial weather. Unforgiving terrain. Sensational scenery. Gravel riding like nothing else. This is Africa, this is Gravel Burn
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Pro bikes, classic bikes, immaculate wraps and mega gadgets – the biggest gallery of the best details we spotted at Rouleur Live 2025
Grab a cuppa and drink in our highlights from the 2025 Rouleur Live Show, including the Q36.5/SRM pedal collaboration, Trek's divisive full-suspension gravel bike, and DT Swiss's new carbon-spoked wheels
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Melisa Rollins' Liv Devote Advanced 0 SE from Gravel Burn
A limited-edition colourway inspired by Rollins made for one of the most striking bikes at the race
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'I could have got away with riding a Cannondale Topstone' – My Gravel Burn bike setup might have been fast but I'll think long and hard for next year
Front suspension, wider tyres, or a completely new bike? Cycling Weekly tech writer, Aaron Borrill, weighs in on the ideal bike and component choices for Gravel Burn
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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
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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
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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
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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
