James Shrubsall

After cutting his teeth on local and national newspapers, James began at Cycling Weekly as a sub-editor in 2000 when the current office was literally all fields.

Eventually becoming chief sub-editor, in 2016 he switched to the job of full-time writer, and covers news, racing and features.

He has worked at a variety of races, from the Classics to the Giro d'Italia – and this year will be his seventh Tour de France.

A lifelong cyclist and cycling fan, James's racing days (and most of his fitness) are now behind him. But he still rides regularly, both on the road and on the gravelly stuff.

Latest articles by James Shrubsall

Bäckstedt sisters head up UK line-up for Tour of Britain Women

A host of riders from multiple teams have been announced

Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch the Tour de France Femmes, Vuelta a Burgos, Volta a Portugal and Tour de Pologne this week

Everything you need to know about how to watch cycling online and on TV wherever you are in the world, with a schedule of races, events, and broadcasts this week.

By James Shrubsall Last updated 5 August 26

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Former Giro d'Italia stage winner's 20-year ban for doping violations at junior squad

The more usual four-year ban was drastically increased due to the involvement of young riders

By James Shrubsall Published 3 August 26
'I admit it has been tough' – Marianne Vos on refocusing after personal loss ahead of the Tour de France Femmes

The Dutch rider will be riding in support of defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot

By James Shrubsall Published 30 July 26

This year's Tour de France was faster than ever, but let's not jump to suspicious conclusions

Cycling fans have been burned often enough, but let's keep the faith on this one

By James Shrubsall Published 29 July 26

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Who is leading the Tour de France 2026 final standings?

The full general classification, along with the latest stage result, and the standings for the other jerseys

By Adam Becket Last updated 26 July 26
Police force will pay compensation after £6,500 ebike mistakenly destroyed

Police wrongly branded bike as illegal after using a flawed test as Cycling UK call for better education.

By James Shrubsall Published 24 July 26

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Will today's 18th stage of the Tour de France see Tadej Pogačar address unfinished business?

Last time the race visited Orcières-Merlettes, the Slovenian lost out

By James Shrubsall Published 23 July 26
'A kind of respect that doesn't fade' – Olympic medallist and top keirin rider dies after Japan velodrome crash

Veteran keirin star Toshiaki Fushimi died after crashing into barriers at the Matsusaka Keirin

By James Shrubsall Published 21 July 26
'It was full-gas from the first minute' – Mauro Schmid outguns breakaway partner to win Tour de France stage 13

He beat Harold Tejada in a two-up sprint on the longest stage of this year's Tour

By James Shrubsall Published 17 July 26

Should you worry about a SRAM shifter stoppage after Tom Pidcock's Tour de France mishap?

The Brit's shifter became jammed on stage nine of the Tour de France, potentially costing him the win, but our expert called it a 'freak' occurrence

By James Shrubsall Last updated 16 July 26

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'It means everything' – Søren Wærenskjold powers to record-breaking Tour de France win on stage 11

The Uno-X Mobility rider sprints to fastest ever Tour de France stage

By James Shrubsall Published 15 July 26
Tadej Pogačar rules, Tom Pidcock tempers ambition and Remco & Lipowitz need to make it up: Five things we learned at the Tour de France last week

The top of the GC is in an iron grip, but there's plenty more besides

By James Shrubsall Published 13 July 26

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'I'm better than back then' – a bad day in the 2026 Tour de France for Tadej Pogačar? Don't bet on it

The yellow jersey explains how he's grown, and improved, since the day he cracked on the Col du Granon

By James Shrubsall Published 10 July 26

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Former yellow jersey Torstein Træen out of Tour de France after breaking ribs on stage six

The Norwegian had already lost yellow to Tadej Pogačar, but hospital tests showed he couldn't continue

By James Shrubsall Published 9 July 26

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'He doesn't know any different' – Adam Yates hails Tadej Pogačar's mindset after world champion smashes Tour de France rivals on stage six

UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider reclaimed yellow after a remarkable solo break

By James Shrubsall Published 9 July 26

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How does the general classification work at the Tour de France?

We untangle the rules around overall winners and stage winners – and those tricky bonus seconds

By James Shrubsall Last updated 9 July 26
'Tadej is Tadej' – Torstein Træen weighs up the chances of keeping his Tour de France yellow jersey beyond mountainous stage 6

The Tour takes on the Tourmalet and others tomorrow, in what will be a real test for Træen

By James Shrubsall Published 8 July 26
'It's a big gap' – Tadej Pogačar predicts it could be a long time before he wears the Tour de France yellow jersey again

The defending champ handed over the jersey on stage four and won't miss the obligations that go with it, at least for now

By James Shrubsall Published 7 July 26

'If this is my last win, I'll be happy enough' – Tadej Pogačar says his career is already beyond his wildest dreams after taking Tour de France yellow jersey

Slovenian took GC lead on a day where wildfires cancelled his family plans

By James Shrubsall Published 6 July 26
'It's not my favourite kind of climb' – with Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France lead cut to six seconds, how long will he have the yellow jersey?

Tadej Pogacar halved the gap to yellow on stage two – could he take the maillot jaune on stage three?

By James Shrubsall Published 5 July 26
'Now I feel I can close this chapter' – Tour de France yellow jersey is a 'dream come true' for Jonas Vingegaard after two tough years

The Dane took a long awaited yellow jersey on stage one, and it's lost none of its shine for him

By James Shrubsall Published 4 July 26

'We push to new heights every year' – Tadej Pogačar ready for another battle royale with Jonas Vingegaard at the Tour de France

The race favourite dished out maximum Pogacar on the eve of the big race in Barcelona

By James Shrubsall Published 2 July 26
From UAE to TotalEnergies, here are all the teams lining up for the Tour de France

Your essential guide to the 23 teams at the Tour de France and what to expect from them throughout the Grand Tour

By James Shrubsall Published 2 July 26
Grand Départ to the Flamme Rouge and everything in-between: your guide to the language of the Tour de France

Watching or reading about the Tour de France can often feel like learning a new language, so we've done a little translation for you

By James Shrubsall Published 2 July 26

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