Latest articles by James Shrubsall
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'They know when enough's enough, good for them': are we asking the wrong questions about young, retiring pros?
Should we really be surprised when riders end up retiring in their twenties? Maybe not
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'The feeling is this just isn't worth it': burnout is rife with young pro cyclists retiring early – what's going on?
This season has seen eight twenty-somethings retire from the sport, often with feelings of burnout or disconnect. We find out what has changed
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'In hindsight, I should've saved myself that': Wout van Aert reveals his mental struggles following a crash-hit 2024
The Belgian talks extensively about finding it difficult to be bold in races this year, having suffered extensive injuries in 2024
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Here are the five cyclo-cross races you can watch Wout van Aert vs Mathieu van der Poel this winter
The reigning world champion and his biggest rival will return to off-road later in December
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The top-ranking winter jacket you always wanted but could never afford is now 30% off: Castelli Alpha Doppio prices slashed
This one came out 'best overall' in our buyers guide round-up and now even the price is great
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I found them a revelation – you could too: Vittoria's Terreno T50 gravel tyres are now at 25% off this Black Friday weekend
With a great discount like this, it's time to put your taste in tyres to the test and try something new
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I'm not sure I could do without this coffee machine, and now it has 29% off this Black Friday weekend
The Barista Express coffee machine is hugely popular and a life saver – without it I'd probably still be in bed
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Is this the ideal winter jacket? Endura Windchill II is a snow and ice beater with a massive discount
If you're looking to upgrade your on-bike warmth this winter at a great price, you should probably look no further
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'It went beyond any reasonable limits': the Garmin Edge 540 Solar just goes and goes – and it has 20% off this Black Friday weekend
We've put this one through its paces on the toughest and longest events and it still came up trumps, if you top battery life, there is no better option, or deal, we've seen that tops it.
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Could this $300 Black Friday discount on the Thule Epos 2 be your passport to the even bigger biking adventures in 2026?
Tyler Boucher had loads of good things to say about this rack when he tried it out for us – and now the Thule Epos 2 has 20% off for the next few days
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How many rest days should a cyclist take each week?
We all know we need rest, but the specifics aren't always so black and white
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Organisers walk away from British Cycling's 'rinse and repeat' Gravel Championships takeover
Red On Sports says talks with UK governing body have come to 'sad conclusion'
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'I'm not a superhero, I'm just a normal guy': Tadej Pogačar insists he's a regular person who simply wants to win Paris-Roubaix
Roubaix and Milan-San Remo major targets for 2026, says the Slovenian, who says he isn't about to run out of motivation any time soon
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We've always known it makes us happy, but when did we start talking about cycling and mental health?
From that post-ride glow to riding through and out of very difficult times, cycling is now part of the mental health conversation
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'My body and mental health have told me it's time' – Lotto rider joins the list of young retirees from top-level bike racing
Jonas Gregaard is 29 and hangs up his wheels at the end of the year
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'I don't have any doubts that I can be there on the right day' – Cameron Mason mounts podium charge at UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup
British national champion leads home hopes in series which starts this weekend in Czechia
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Missing time trialling outside already? There's an app for that
New winter time trial series from CTT has notched over 1,000 rides in the first week
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'Luckily, I'm quite OK, but this could be way worse, especially because I got hit from the back' – Lorena Wiebes hit by driver
SD Worx-Protime rider uninjured, but bike damaged
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'We're not racing gravel or mountain bikes': the traditional cyclo-cross set-up is there for a reason, says British CX star
To some, the 33mm cyclo-cross tyre limit might look impractical and old-fashioned – but those people might be confusing CX with another sport
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'This feels like another attack': industry laments new Cycle to Work budget cap
Retailers and cycling bodies express concern at plans to limit value of eligible bikes
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'We're not going to be spending money on bike paths' – US cyclists urged to take action as infrastructure funding cuts loom
The new transportation bill, currently being drafted, could see federal funding decimated
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Thinking of trying ultra-distance cycling? The UK's biggest gravel event could be the place to start
Scotland's Gralloch gravel event has added a 'semi-supported' ultra-distance option for those who want to go long
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'I'd rather win the Giro d'Italia than the Tour de France for 2026' – Jonas Vingegaard seeks out Grand Tour triple
Speaking at the Saitama Criterium, which he won, the Dane suggests he could be glory-hunting beyond France next year
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Do take the Tadej Pogačar vs Eddy Merckx argument with a pinch of salt, as a 70s star swings for the Slovenian, again
Roger De Vlaeminck says Pogačar 'isn't even close to Merckx's toes'
