
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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Wet, neutralised, and 'incredible': Tour de France final stage was a treat to remember
The much talked about Montmartre finish did not decide the Tour de France, but it was probably the most memorable final stage in modern history
By James Shrubsall Published
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'The Tour de France is a massive bucket list thing' – meet the first-time finishers, the new Kings of the Road
Cycling Weekly chats to five Tour de France debutants about what going all the way to Paris would mean
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour de France GC battle reignites on stage 20, for 10th place
A fight for the lower placings ends in frustration – and triumph, for Ben O'Connor and Jordan Jegat
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I got away with it' – lesson learned for double Tour de France stage winner Thymen Arensman
Dutchman holds off Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar by a mere two seconds at the line
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I can't wait for it to be over': Tadej Pogačar says he's growing tired of the Tour de France as he contemplates final stages
Race leader says he's looking forward to getting back to normal life, even as he extends his lead on stage 18
By James Shrubsall Published
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'He's a cycling rockstar': Jonathan Milan hails the coming battle with Tadej Pogačar for the Tour de France green jersey
Italian has a comfortable lead after winning stage 17 – but there are tough times ahead
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I can't believe what's happened': Valentin Paret-Peintre puts to bed 23 years of hurt on the Mont Ventoux
The long wait for a French winner on the Giant of Provence in the Tour de France came to an end this afternoon
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I tried to smash it': Tadej Pogačar storms to mountain time trial win on Tour de France stage 13
Slovenian led all the way to underline his yellow jersey lead
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour of Britain opening stage details revealed
The 2025 race will hail three new stage towns, with a two-day visit to Suffolk
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I took it with both hands': Simon Yates victorious on Tour de France stage 10, Ben Healy takes yellow
A hard day in the mountains sees both riders celebrating after riding in a day-long break
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Six is my lucky number': Liane Lippert sees double after sprinting to Giro d'Italia Women stage six victory (again)
Marlen Reusser retains pink on a relentless day in the Italian sun
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I can't think of anyone who deserves it more': Greg LeMond becomes first cyclist to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Three-time Tour de France winner presented with USA's highest civilian award in Washington DC
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It seemed too good to be true': Sarah Gigante flies to solo summit win on Giro d'Italia Women stage four
Anna Henderson surrenders overall lead
By James Shrubsall Published
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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
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French police shoot knife attacker at Tour de France stage four finish
The 21-year-old man had allegedly stabbed an officer before being shot in the leg
By James Shrubsall Published
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How are older riders trying to keep up with Gen Z at the Tour de France?
The Tour de France is skewing younger than ever, but can the peloton's elder statesmen still cut it at the sharp end?
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We were very lucky': Lorena Wiebes sprints to Giro d'Italia Women stage three win after crash-ravaged finale
Slippery roads saw a major chute in the final kilometres, with Wiebes one of the few contenders to get through unscathed
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tim Merlier powers to Tour de France stage three victory by a whisker after a fraught day on the road
Merlier's Soudal Quick-Step team-mate Remco Evenepoel also crashed in the final kilometres
By James Shrubsall Published
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Jasper Philipsen out of Tour de France after heavy crash on stage three, breaks collarbone
Alpecin-Deceuninck rider was the only one to hit the deck as riders tangled in intermediate sprint
By James Shrubsall Published
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'If we're going that far around, why don't we just go the whole hog' – One record down, one to go as father-son duo cycle the globe
George and Josh Kohler are aiming to become the first ever father and son to ride around the world, and to complete the longest father-son ride
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour de France 2025 route: Pyrenees triple, Mont Ventoux return and Alps climax on menu
Race to take place 5-27 July, with Grand Départ in Lille, before an anti-clockwise route
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Tour de France 2025: Five spectacular and promising stages to look out for
We check out five of the most unmissable stages in this year's race
By James Shrubsall Published
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Closest thing to a dead cert? Betting company offers shortest ever odds for Tadej Pogačar to win the 2025 Tour de France
Bookies reckon the three-time winner has his best ever chance of winning at this year's Grande Boucle
By James Shrubsall Published
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2025 Tour de France gets extended safety zones for seven stages
Riders will benefit from safety zones of up to 5km instead of the usual 3km
By James Shrubsall Published