
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 - he’s tested thousands of bikes spanning road, gravel, mountain and TT. 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 raced category 1, 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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While the Hammerhead Karoo's arch rival, the Garmin Edge 850, is my new favourite bike computer, this Black Friday deal is hard to ignoreSigma 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 dealThis 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 foundIf 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 wayAll 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 featuresAs 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 listMecurial 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 2025Grab 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 BurnA 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 yearFront 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 BurnAn 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 racedThe 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 BurnGreen 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 ZwiftIndoor 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 publicOne 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 offAero 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 2025800km and 11,000m of gravel racing over seven days through South Africa's remote Great Karoo region
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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 lineThe 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
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Smith Optics Ultralite sunglasses review: Brilliant lens with zero foggingRetro-styled sunglasses that perform flawlessly in most conditions
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3T's fastest aero gravel bike just got an updateThe 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 DayApart 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 seenWe'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
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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 needThe perfect gift to secure for your loved one ahead of the Christmas rush
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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 dealI'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
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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
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