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

Four Vuelta a Espana victories after stage 16, but Matthew Brennan is already dreaming of the Tour de France yellow jersey

The Brit enjoyed a luxury lead out from teammate Wout van Aert

Tadej Pogačar is out of World Championships – and it's OK not to feel guilty for enjoying the unpredictability

The Slovenian has called it a day for this season to concentrate on recovering from his Vuelta crash

By James Shrubsall Published 7 September 26

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'Once I saw 150 I thought, now's the time' – Olav Kooij wins Tour of Britain Men stage three after chaotic sprint finish

The Dutchman turned the tables after yesterday's second place

By James Shrubsall Published 4 September 26
The madding crowd: What pro riders really think about fans at the side of the road

Unruly fans are threatening cycling's greatest asset: its unparalleled accessibility - Can the sport preserve the spectacle and protect the peloton.

By James Shrubsall Published 3 September 26

'I knew this day would come' – Jakob Omrzel takes his first pro win in style on Vuelta a España stage 12

The young Slovenian won with an 11km solo mountain escape

By James Shrubsall Published 3 September 26
Lewis Askey storms up Michaelgate to take Tour of Britain Men stage 1

The Midlander proved a popular victor in Lincoln after a hard fought final 10km

By James Shrubsall Published 2 September 26
All the stages, all the contenders: Your complete guide to the Tour of Britain Men 2026

The race begins Wednesday in Lincoln and features some top WorldTour talent

By James Shrubsall Published 2 September 26

'Go full-gas till you die and I'll take the rest' – Bastien Tronchon rockets past rivals to take Vuelta a España stage 10 victory

The French sprinter won by some distance in chaotic finish

By James Shrubsall Published 1 September 26
Tour de France stage winners, world champions and more: Tour of Britain Men 2026 start list

All the riders you can expect to see lining up at the start in Lincoln on Wednesday

By James Shrubsall Published 1 September 26
'He basically gave me the win, I'm really proud and grateful' – Andreas Leknessund leads Uno-X Mobility one-two on Vuelta a España stage 7

Tobias Halland Johannessen was second, Wout van Aert third

By James Shrubsall Published 28 August 26

'I overcooked it there' – Oscar Onley pays the price after going into the red chasing Tadej Pogačar in the Vuelta a España

The Brit dropped two places on GC after a mountainous stage six

By James Shrubsall Published 28 August 26
Top British stars named for upcoming Tour of Britain Men

Some of Britain's best will take on a strong international field next week

By James Shrubsall Published 27 August 26
'Better than a normal day job' – Matthew Brennan romps to a second stage win on Vuelta a España stage 5

The 21-year-old won stage three at the weekend

By James Shrubsall Published 26 August 26

'I half expected to lose my standing entirely' – Oscar Onley rides to white jersey at Vuelta a España after being up all night ill

The Netcompany-Ineos rider sits fifth overall after yesterday's Andorra stage

By James Shrubsall Published 26 August 26
'We've got an opportunity' – Lapierre Cycles boss hails court decision that offers a post-Accell lifeline

The enduring French brand begins the search for a new investor

By James Shrubsall Published 25 August 26
'It has a serious problem with cyclists' – Pyrenean hotel sheltering Vuelta a España riders receives dozens of spoof reviews on Google

The Igesa Village Club in Les Molines was inundated with riders taking cover from the hail during yesterday's abandoned stage three

By James Shrubsall Published 25 August 26

21 things you didn't know about Demi Vollering

The Dutch star is one of the preeminent stage racers of her generation, but there is more to her than winning bike races

By James Shrubsall Last updated 24 August 26
21 things you didn't know about Filippo Ganna

Cooking, Lego, and DIY tattoos are all part of the deal with the Italian time trial supremo

By James Shrubsall Last updated 24 August 26
21 things you didn't know about Tadej Pogačar

The chilled out former unicyclist with a penchant for cleaning up at the biggest races. Read on...

By James Shrubsall Last updated 24 August 26

Vuelta a España stage three neutralised and then abandoned after hailstorm

Heavy weather stops race in Font-Romeu, France

By Adam Becket Published 24 August 26

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Tadej Pogačar goes for the triple, mountain madness, Wout van Aert back on the big stage and more: five things to look out for at the Vuelta a España

The third Grand Tour of the year starts on Saturday and promises plenty of action

By James Shrubsall Published 21 August 26

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'I wasn't expecting to come so fast into it' – Kim Le Court-Pienaar seizes lead with blistering attack on Tour of Britain Women stage three

The Mauritian rider took over the top spot from Lorena Wiebes in the North Wales stage

By James Shrubsall Published 21 August 26

'You've got to go through it all and get to the other side' – new record breaking 12-hour champions on the future of their niche sport

'Half day' time trials are dwindling in numbers, but those involved are as impassioned – and capable – as ever

By James Shrubsall Published 21 August 26
Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert, Oscar Onley and more: Complete Vuelta a España 2026 start list

Nearly all team line-ups are now confirmed, and it's a belting roster

By James Shrubsall Last updated 20 August 26
Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock to go head to head in mountain biking for first time since 2023 in Worlds warm-up

The pair will race the World Cup round at Les Gets, France

By James Shrubsall Published 19 August 26

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