
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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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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Lachlan Morton hails the new generation and declares a rekindled love of road racing
The Aussie has started watching road racing since going ultra, and reveals his surprising favourite ride snack
By James Shrubsall Published
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João Almeida sweeps to epic solo victory on Tour de Suisse stage 4
The UAE rider broke free on the day's mountain for a long-distance win
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I just nipped in': rider smashes London-Edinburgh record – with a pub stop along the way
Pete Dyson beat the previous mark by more than 45 minutes on a 'stellar' day
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I've just been getting better and better': Jake Stewart sprints to first WorldTour win on Critérium du Dauphiné stage five
GC leader Remco Evenepoel crashed in the final stages but held on to the jersey
By James Shrubsall Published
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'If you think you're suffering you don't have enough problems in your life': Michael Hutchinson puts hard riding into perspective
CW's own Dr Hutch was chatting on our Going Long podcast about his new book, Further
By James Shrubsall Published
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How to watch the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025: Everything you need to live stream this Tour de France warm-up race
All the information on broadcasters and live streams for the Critérium du Dauphiné from Sunday June 8 to Sunday June 15 as the world's best riders get ready for the Tour de France
By James Shrubsall Published
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British 24-hour Championship time trial to be ultra-riding legend Chris Hopkinson's last race, as a new organiser comes in
'Hoppo' will be hanging up his wheels after the event, which new organiser Tim Smith has big plans for
By James Shrubsall Published
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How to watch the Tour of Britain Women 2025: Everything you need to live stream the British stage race
All the information on broadcasters and live streams for the Tour of Britain Women from Thursday June 5 to Sunday June 8, as a host of global stars descend on the UK
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour of Britain Women 2025 complete guide: everything you need to know
The UK’s only WorldTour race heads to Scotland, with Lorena Wiebes, Kristen Faulkner and Cat Ferguson
By Tom Davidson Published
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'Another challenging year for the bicycle industry' - Canyon owner reports €38 million loss
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert financial report also indicates that its investment in the company fell by 43% last year
By James Shrubsall Published
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The Gralloch organiser goes European for new Merciless Gravel cycling event
Featuring both a race and a challenge ride, the new event will be based on Kalamata, Greece
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I will come back stronger' - where does Isaac del Toro go from here?
Young Mexican has proved to the world – and himself – that he can take on the best, including his illustrious team-mates
By James Shrubsall Published
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'This is one insane Grand Tour': Mads Pedersen romps to fourth victory on Giro d'Italia stage 13
The Dane battled it out in the final sprint with Wout van Aert and Isaac Del Toro to take an impressive hill-top win
By James Shrubsall Published
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Richard Carapaz soars to solo victory on stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia
Blistering attack on the final climb propels the EF Education rider to the win, with Isaac De Toro holding on to pink
By James Shrubsall Published
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'If that is cheating for them, OK': Johan Museeuw explains gravel DQ
Former Paris-Roubaix and Tour of Flanders winner kicked off Marly Grav results after taking his own detour
By James Shrubsall Published
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Petr Vakoč and Tessa Neefjes crowned winners at The Gralloch UCI gravel race
A flat that needed plugging could not stop Vakoč from taking the title, with close sprint finishes across the board
By James Shrubsall Published
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How to train for your first 100-mile ride: 3 tips and a structured plan for success
Cycling coach Zach Nehr explains how to use a structured training plan to prepare for a 100-mile ride
By Zach Nehr Last updated
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'I gave it too much': sheer wattage sees Lewis Askey unclip on the line as he takes second career win
The Brit sprinted home at the head of the bunch at the 4 Jours de Dunkerque and is now poised to attack the GC
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I've been training for my career for a long time': ultra racing prodigy Alex McCormack on taking the big wins and much more
Young Brit also talks tips for first-timers and training on Zwift for the longest events on latest episode of the Going Long podcast
By James Shrubsall Published
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Hit a plateau in your cycling fitness? It might be time to look past sweet spot training
If sweet spot has become the comfortable option, it might be time to explore your boundaries
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tom Pidcock, Mads Pedersen and Wout van Aert - meet the stage hunters of the Giro d'Italia 2025
An overview of the riders most likely to be crossing the line with their arms in the air this Giro
By James Shrubsall Published
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Giro d'Italia 2025 route: white roads, twin time trials and a huge final week await in May
The three-day Albanian start could shape things early, too
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Who will win the Giro d'Italia 2025? The GC contenders vying for the pink jersey
From recent winners to wildcards and hopefuls, these are the riders who could wear pink this month
By James Shrubsall Published