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The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.comEp. 87: Team Africa Rising is Building a Virtual Racing Revolution Across AfricaIn this episode of the Virtual Velo Podcast, we sit down with CEO Kimberly Coats and Jeremy Ford of Team Africa Rising to explore one of the most ambitious development projects in modern African cycling: a plan to bring over 1,000 young cyclists across Africa into virtual racing through a new network of Virtual Performance Centers.From Rwanda’s historic Road World Championships to the ingenuity sparked during the pandemic, we trace how virtual training has begun to level the playing field for riders who have long faced barriers to accessing the global racing scene. Kimberly and Jeremy walk u...
2025-11-2752 min
Active HoboCycling Weekly Tech Writer | Aaron Borrill on Gravel Burn, South Africa and so much moreSuch an inspiring and uplifting conversation with Aaron Borrill, fortuitously on the Savage ride and in true South African spirit was happy to just jump into the podcast room post ride - SO Grateful for your time and willingness Aaron.
Aaron has managed to climb his way to the very top of the mega publication empire of cycling and is a Tech Writer for Cycling Weekly Magazine. Previously been with Roadcc, Bike perfect and Bicycling. He tells a great story about how much value we have and just how limitless our opportunities really...
2025-10-231h 02The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.comEp. 74: Breaking barriers, transforming lives, and building future champions: How cycling esports drives Masaka’s mission in UgandaIn this episode of The Virtual Velo Podcast, guest co-host award-winning cycling journalist Aaron Borrill and Chris Schwenker sit down with Ross Burrage, co-founder of Uganda’s Masaka Cycling Club Foundation. Ross shares how a grassroots cycling initiative in rural East Africa is transforming lives — breaking generational poverty, challenging gender norms, and unlocking elite-level talent.We explore the club’s innovative scholarship model, its partnership with the UCI, and how Zwift cycling esports has become a vital tool for talent development in a country with limited infrastructure. From virtual training rooms in Masaka to international World Championship podiums...
2025-06-0554 min
Zone2SpeakGear Talk 3: Smart Pumps, Layer Hacks & Gravel Tire DebatesGear Talk is back for Round 3!
In this latest edition of Zone2Speak, I’m joined once again by cycling tech journalist and gear expert Aaron Borrill for a no-nonsense dive into what’s working—and what’s just hype—in the world of cycling tech.
We cover:
Smart pumps: Are they worth it?
Layering for unpredictable rides (and affordable kit that performs)
Tubeless valve upgrades: Must-have or marketing spin?
Gravel tire trends: width, grip, durability—what really matters?
We also explore the performance vs. price de...
2025-06-011h 09Zone2SpeakGear Talk Returns with Aaron Borrill – 3D Saddles, Solar Tech & Gravel DreamsWelcome back to another Gear Talk edition of Zone2Speak! In this episode, host Juliana is joined once again by cycling journalist and Off-Road.cc editor Aaron Borrill for a deep dive into the latest innovations and trends shaking up the cycling world.
From the future of 3D-printed saddles to the solar-powered Garmin 1040 and the evolution of wider tires across road, gravel, and MTB—this conversation is packed with insight and nerdy bike tech joy. Aaron also shares his first impressions of the stunning Lab71 SuperX gravel bike and reflects on gear choices for the first edition st...
2025-04-061h 08Zone2SpeakGear Talk: The First of Our Cycling Gear Review Series with Aaron Borrill from Road.ccJoin the inaugural episode of an exciting new series on Zone2Speak as we explore the world of cycling gear. In this episode, host Juliana sits down with Aaron Borrill, a seasoned cycling journalist and expert. Together, they delve into honest product reviews, expert opinions, and intriguing stories from the cycling world.
Aaron shares his journey in cycling journalism and various memorable moments from races like the Cape Epic and Haute Route.
In addition, hear about exciting new products, from the Cube Lightning bike to the Wahoo Element ACE, as Aaron tests and reviews cutting-edge...
2025-03-1659 min
The Agency Growth PodcastFrom Graphic Design Freelancers to Successful Brand Strategy Agency (ft. Lucy & Imogen from Lumo Design Studio) | Episode 135As data-oriented digital marketers, we often have little to say about brand strategy and graphic design agencies.That's where Lucy and Imogen from Lumo Design Studio jump in to tell us their story about how they went from freelance graphic designers to a full brand strategy agency busy enough to turn down work.Lucy and Imogen walk through what it was like when they first started trying to sell postcards and brochures to providing comprehensive branding solutions for large companies.Neither of them had...
2024-12-272h 20The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.comEp. 60: Zwift Pauses Elite Racing—Community Weighs In On Smart Trainer IssuesIn Episode 60 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris welcomes cycling journalist Aaron Borrill, an elite racer who has competed in multiple UCI Cycling Esports World Championships.
Aaron discusses his role as Captain of the South African Esports National Team, the innovative ways Cycling South Africa supports cycling esports, and how their approach could inspire a roadmap for the future of competitive virtual cycling.
Aaron lends his unique perspective as a racer and award-winning tech editor of off-road.cc to the emotional topic facing the cycling esports community—Zwift’s postponement of the elite Zwift World Series se...
2024-12-061h 03The Virtual Velo Podcast p/b TheZommunique.comEp. 41: The Virtual Velo Podcast Ushers In a New EraIn Part One of Episode 41 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si welcome elite cycling esports racer and award-winning cycling journalist Aaron Borrill. "Captain South Africa" shares how Cycling South Africa supports their National Cycling Esports team as a unique cycling discipline and how he plans to help get his teammates ready for the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships on MyWhoosh.
Aaron's deep knowledge of the sport and journalistic reputation was invaluable to the collaborative "VVN’s Most Impactful People in Cycling Esports For 2024" panel. Alongside fellow panelists Chris and Si, they explored the in...
2024-05-1256 min
TrailpodderTRAILPODDER Podcast 101 - Eoin Keith, J. Borrill, G. Hove & M. Hampson: Road to Northern TraverseTRAILPODDER Podcast episode 101 was recorded during a road trip from Manchester to St Bees with Eoin Keith (Ireland), Jonathan Borrill (Sweden), Glenn Hove (Norway) and Matthew Hampson (England). We were travelling to the start of Northern Traverse 300 km ultra-trail running event. Due to a train strike we had to rent a car. Irish ultrarunning champion Eoin Keith kindly shared his advice for Northern Traverse coast to coast run through Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks. He has finished it every time since 2016 and won twice. We also discuss about the Spine Race and Barkley Marathons among...
2024-04-141h 46
Utter RadioBAFTARS 2023: Red Carpet ShowProduced and Presented by: Nicole Borrill, Tanya Omur Mohamed, Rhys Beard & Emily Lancashire
2023-06-1555 min
The road.cc PodcastEpisode 44: Does road.cc only give awards to brands that advertise?? road.cc Recommends Awards debrief + inside the world of elite Zwift racingSend us a textIn this episode of the road.cc Podcast, we’re debriefing after awards season and talking hardcore virtual racing on Zwift. George is joined by Jack, tech editor Mat Brett and senior road.cc reviewer Stu Kerton to break down how road.cc does the road.cc Recommends awards, and bike industry trends of the past year are discussed. We also address some of the wilder theories about how we select our products of the year! In part 2, George and Jack are joined by off.road.cc editor Aaron Borrill and e-s...
2023-02-091h 05
Photography Down The LinePhotography Down The Line with Jonjo Borrill (recorded: 13 December 2022)Ben Harman, Director of Stills: Centre for Photography in Edinburgh, speaks to Jonjo Borrill.
Jonjo Borrill was born on the North-East coast of England. After a childhood of struggling to express himself, photography became a cathartic outlet for his thoughts and feelings about the world. As his photographic practice matured, Borrill's interest became documenting others' stories and giving them a voice and platform to be heard.
In 2022 Borrill completed his Master's degree in photography online at Falmouth University in England, studying in South Korea, where he has lived since 2019.
Borrill's first published book...
2023-01-2036 min
Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin FoltaGenes Controlling Plant SizeBigger plants are better, right? Not always. Control of plant or tree size can have many advantages, and genetic control of 'dwarf' phenotypes has been important in feeding a billion people. The problem is that the changes induced by dwarfing genes can have a negative effect on other aspects of plant biology, so identifying new genes to control size is an important goal. Dr. Philippa Borrill is a group leader at the John Innes Center, and she recently discovered a gene that contributes to size control in wheat. The discovery establishes a new means to possibly develop more productive cr...
2022-12-0318 min
Utter RadioLevel 4 Induction Radio Show - Sept 2022!A show which welcomes the University of Salford's 120 brand new first year BA TV & Radio Production students! Featuring interviews with staff, our new freshers as well as the interactive fake news quiz ... "Truth or Trash!".
Presenters: Nicole Borrill, Molly Chamieh, Lucy Jarvis & Kieran Davis. Studio Manager: Chelsea Thomas. BA: Divine Amaefule
First Broadcast: 14/09/22 (12 midday)
2022-09-261h 48
Sheer IsolationSheer Isolation 73 - Jonathan Dean (Innox Mills)On Sheer Isolation this week we're joined by property developer, Jonathan Dean.
He owns the Innox Mills in Trowbridge - a former sausage factory which is currently a derelict site that sits between the town centre and the train station.
He tells us his ambition to bring a 'little piece of Camden' to Wiltshire by including in his redevelopment plans dedicated studios and workshop spaces for local artists, and hopes to include new venues to promote the area's music scene.
Our tunes this week are courtesy of Devon duo, Sound of the Sirens...
2021-10-0928 min
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Guido's Lounge Cafe Broadcast 0499 Azul Aqua (20210924)
We are taking this trip starting with a new track by Charlie North
a very eastern feel and relaxing for the mind and ears
I had a good time listening when I went for a long walk
Wishing you all well my friend, and enjoy listening
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Charlie North - Sakura
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Mo'jardo - Berlin Sky (feat. Tim Gelo)
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Ibiza Chilled - Azul Aqua Blancas
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2021-09-251h 00
Sustainability UncoveredEpisode 102: Can we deliver a green recovery for retail?In episode 102 of the Sustainable Business Covered podcast, which is kindly sponsored by the Woodland Trust, edie's senior reporter Sarah George explores whether a green recovery is possible for the UK's retail sector after three national Covid-19 lockdowns.
To help answer this big question are our three guests for this episode: The British Retail Consortium's head of sustainability policy, Peter Andres; Mi Apparel founder and director Kate Auguste and the Woodland Trust’s head of partnerships Pip Borrill.
2021-05-2858 min
Uncategorized – The Golf Shop ShowWhy You Suck At Golf The Movie’s Clive Scarff & Jon BorrillWhy You Suck At Golf The Movie’s Director Clive Scarff & Starring Actor Jon Borrill join us for a lively […]
2021-02-2600 minWhy You Suck At Golf The Movie’s Clive Scarff & Jon BorrillWhy You Suck At Golf The Movie’s Director Clive Scarff & Starring Actor Jon Borrill join us for a lively […]
2021-02-2600 min
The Golf Shop ShowWhy You Suck At Golf The Movie's Clive Scarff & Jon BorrillWhy You Suck At Golf The Movie's Director Clive Scarff & Starring Actor Jon Borrill join us for a lively discussion on their hilarious movie! https://www.facebook.com/whyyousuckatgolf/
2021-02-2610 min
Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!Sobriety and your Mental Health - with Jo Borrill
Tribe Sober - Your guide to alcohol-free living!
After running Tribe Sober for 5 years and helping hundreds of people to ditch the drink and embrace alcohol-free living I've learned a thing or two. My biggest insight has been that sharing our stories around alcohol is the most powerful way we can help others - that's why the heart of this podcast is recovery stories.
This week we're chatting to Jo who achieved 2 years of sobriety but then relapsed. Have a listen and find out how she bravely got back on track and tried again..
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2020-11-2132 min
Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!Goodbye to Alcohol - Series 3 - Episode 3 - Alcohol and Mental Health - Jo BorrillWorld Without Wine - Your guide to alcohol-free living!
After running WWW for 5 years and helping hundreds of people to ditch the drink and embrace alcohol-free living I've learned a thing or two. My biggest insight has been that sharing our stories around alcohol is the most powerful way we can help others - that's why the heart of this podcast is recovery stories.
This week we're chatting to Jo who achieved 2 years of sobriety but then relapsed. Have a listen and find out how she bravely got back on track and tried...
2020-11-2100 min
Country in the Kitchen PodcastCountry In The Kitchen Vol.19 with Chris BorrillJoin Host Tess and Special Guest, UK Farmer, Crop Logistics Expert and Fellow School Student, Chris Borrill for another edition of Country In The Kitchen.Chris talks about his farming roots and life as an Arable Farmer, working with agricultural specialist company Syngenta, the future of British farming and coping in lockdown.Plus, Tess plays two tracks by Modern Country Trio from Essex, The Jackson Line.Follow Chris on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chrisborrill/?hl=enFollow Country In The Kitchen on socials:Facebook & Instagram - countryinthekitchen...
2020-08-2800 min