Promising Brit James Shaw ‘learning massively’ as he impresses in Europe

James Shaw is looking to emulate Adam Blythe and Dan McLay and become another one of Lotto-Soudal’s British alumni.

James Shaw, road world championships 2014

James Shaw, road world championships 2014

(Image credit: Gregor Brown)

Talented British rider James Shaw is reaping the benefits of a hard winter and a foundation year in 2015 as he continues to make his mark in Europe.

The 19-year-old (20 this month) is in his second year at Lotto-Soudal U23, the development team to the WorldTour outfit. Along with first year junior Alex Braybrooke, he is the fourth Brit to ride for the Belgian team in seven years, Adam Blythe and Dan McLay having already progressed from their ranks.

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Chris Marshall-Bell

A freelance sports journalist and podcaster, you'll mostly find Chris's byline attached to news scoops, profile interviews and feature writing across a variety of different publications. He has been writing regularly for Cycling Weekly since 2013.


Previously a ski, hiking and cycling guide in a number of places, but mostly in the Canadian Rockies and Spanish Pyrenees, he almost certainly holds the record for the most number of interviews conducted from snowy mountains.


He lives in Valencia, Spain.