
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
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British Gravel Championships add free live coverage to list of firsts
Fans will be able to watch all of the elite men's and women's races live on YouTube this weekend
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I thought, this is going to be close': How two riders broke a 47-year-old time trial record almost simultaneously – 150 miles apart
Another success story for road bike time trials in the UK as Alf Engers's 1978 25-mile mark is soundly beaten
By James Shrubsall Published
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Giulio Pellizzari romps to career first victory on Vuelta a España stage 17
The young Italian, wearing the white jersey, attacked to win solo at the summit finish
By James Shrubsall Published
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Jonas Vingegaard fighting all the way, Angliru brings out the best and UAE Team Emirates' crazy strength in depth – five things we learned from week two of the Vuelta a España
A look back over the middle week as the race takes shape ahead of the big push to Madrid
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I was told from the car to play like this – it's not something I really enjoy': Juan Ayuso outwits breakaway rival on Vuelta a España stage 12
The Spaniard outsprinted his breakaway rival after 26km out front
By James Shrubsall Published
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How to watch the Vuelta a España 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Spanish Grand Tour
All the information on broadcasters and live streams for the Vuelta a España from August 23 - September 14, so you can watch the Spanish Grand Tour online and on TV.
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Pinarello up for grabs as Geraint Thomas launches Final Race Raffle for his own charity, ahead of retirement
The raffle celebrates the Welshman's career, with signed loot on offer for the winners
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I can't compete any more': 27-year-old Dutch pro cyclist to retire early due to increasing level in peloton
Dutch WorldTour pro Ide Schelling says his engine is just not big enough any more
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Hopefully we can win some more': Olav Kooij sprints to close-run victory on Tour of Britain Men stage one
The Dutch sprinter was favourite to win but had to work for it
By James Shrubsall Published
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Geraint Thomas, Julian Alaphilippe and more: the riders to watch at the Tour of Britain Men 2025
From the big name favourites to the wildcard Brits, we run down the form book for the coming six days
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour of Britain Men 2025 complete route guide: East Suffolk sprints to hilly Welsh finish
In the first week of September, the six-stage Tour of Britain runs from east to west across England and Wales
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tom Pidcock takes on GC, Jonas Vingegaard true to form and more: Five things we learned from the first week of the 2025 Vuelta a España
As the Spanish Grand Tour approaches the halfway mark, we look back at the first nine stages
By James Shrubsall Published
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What exactly is cycling's Tour de l'Avenir, and why should we care?
Riders are currently making history in 'the race of the future'
By James Shrubsall Published
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Two helmets from Chinese brands found to be in breach of safety regulations in USA
They could fail to protect in falls, says Consumer Product Safety Commission, which has issued notices of violation
By James Shrubsall Published
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Chris Froome 'in good spirits' after surgery following major training crash
The four-time Tour de France winner was airlifted to hospital on Thursday following the crash
By James Shrubsall Published
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Another pro cycling team suffers mass bike theft at a race, as TotalEnergies have 20 stolen overnight
It comes just days after the same thing happened to Visma-Lease a Bike
By James Shrubsall Published
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How much prize money does a Vuelta a España winner receive compared to those in the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia?
And how do the women's Grand Tours stack up?
By James Shrubsall Published
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Women's WorldTour team to 'cease operations' at the end of the season after sponsor search struggle
Ceratizit Pro Cycling will close after failing to find new sponsor in challenging economic climate
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I really believed in myself today': Ben Turner takes emotional sprint victory on Vuelta a España stage four
GC still super close as David Gaudu takes red leader's jersey from Jonas Vingegaard on countback
By James Shrubsall Published
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'How quickly can I be in an airport?': British rider has heart racing start to the Vuelta a España – before a pedal is turned
Finlay Pickering's trip to the race involved a last-minute phone call, missed luggage and a 200km taxi ride
By James Shrubsall Published
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'What is wrong with your brain to go up and down the same climb 95 times?': ultra-cyclist smashes triple Everesting record on his local climb
Max Riese beat the previous mark by nearly three hours, on a mountain just outside Salzburg in Austria
By James Shrubsall Published
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Derek Gee attempts to break contract to join Ineos Grenadiers, according to reports, Israel-Premier Tech deny move is valid
Gee's current team, Israel-Premier Tech, says Canadian's contract runs until 2028
By James Shrubsall Published
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Who will win the Vuelta a España? The contenders for the red jersey, from Jonas Vingegaard to Tom Pidcock
We review the overall favourites and stage win prospects and weigh up their chances of success in Spain
By Adam Becket Published
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'Perfect storm' hits e-bike sales: new research shows UK trailing among European nations
With the UK 29th in a table of 30, retailers cite a multitude of factors
By James Shrubsall Published