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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'Cost of equipment can be a real barrier' – wheel donation programme comes to UK's CycloparkBoyd Cycling brings its wheel trade-in offerings to the UK
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'Bigger than anything else I've ever done' – Jenson Young on his day in the break at the World Gravel Champs, and his best ever resultThe Brit on his Worlds ride, and how it was well worth the long, long trip to Western Australia
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'One bike to rule them all' – where's the fun in that?A bike to cover all bases is a nice idea, but is it really that desirable?
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'The downs were too frequent' – 24-year-old retires from pro cycling after physical and mental strugglesRobin Orins had suffered exhaustion and panic attacks that had decimated his racing
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These Panaracer GravelKing X1s could be the ultimate do-it-all tyre, and now they're going for a song this Prime DaySnap up these gnarliest of treads from the venerable GravelKing line, in a Prime-Day only deal
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UEC European Road Championships 2026 elite time trial start timesBoth women's and men's take place on Wednesday in Slovenia
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'I've made significant changes' – UK's best hill-climbers reveal their different approaches for this year's National ChampionshipsAndrew Feather and Illi Gardner chat to CW about the Porlock climb, and the wider season
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'I'm super proud' – Remco Evenepoel completes historic gold medal set with European Championships road race victoryThe Belgian becomes the first rider ever to win all the major road and time trial titles
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'It never gets boring for me' – Demi Vollering takes imperious win in European Championships road raceDutch take a one-two as Vollering puts finishing touch to season of seasons
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'People come to shops for 90% of bike repairs' – the industry needs 45,000 cycle mechanics right now, and it's a job that's AI-proofNew report says that 105,000 will be needed within six years
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'We have to face reality' – Tadej Pogačar won't be riding European Champs or Il Lombardia, insist his teamThe Slovenian is still recovering from broken bones sustained in Vuelta a España
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Quinn Simmons' Strava power data shows just what it takes to be one of the best in a brutal World Championships road raceThe US rider placed fourth, and he has revealed the full Strava analysis of his ride
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New rules for Spain's cyclists become law on Thursday – what could they mean for the rest of us?New overtaking laws and more flexibility for cyclists feels like progress, but will we benefit?
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'I don't have any regrets' – Tom Pidcock says he did all he could in 'really difficult' World Championships road raceThe Brit finished seventh after having multiple attacks shut down by the USA
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Spanish sports director expelled from Worlds after reckless driving displayEleuterio Anguita Hinojosa's car briefly left the ground as he drove at high speed
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'Significant potential for further international growth' – Bikepacking innovator Tailfin bought out by Italian holding companyThe Bristol brand is famous for its fits-all-bikes luggage systems
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'It's wild, I don't think you'd write a better movie script' – Michael Woods completes the circle with 'crazy' Worlds comebackThe Canadian retired and became an ultra-rider last year but will ride in Montréal on Sunday
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'I cannot not break this' – ultra-distance 'Side to Side' record falls against all the oddsKim Barfoot-Brace faced tech gremlins and unforseen detours on her way to the coast to coast record
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Miguel Ángel López doping ban upheld and case 'definitely closed'The Colombian rider's second appeal failed
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'I'm excited to start from scratch' – former cyclo-cross world champion reboots road career after a year outFem van Empel put her career on pause for an "indefinite period" last year
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Ultra-riding star and community figurehead Max Riese dies in cycling accidentThe Austrian rider won the recent Hellenic Mountain Race and presided over the GravGrav community
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'Make sure you carry all the tools, and a pannierful of patience' – Disc brakes are great, aren't they? Except when they're notForget the puncture fairy – the disc brake fairy is here, and he's one mean bastard
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'Super happy... let's go!' – Tadej Pogačar back training indoors after Vuelta a España crashTour champ posts pics of himself and Urška Žigart relaxing on social media
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'Difficult for heavier guys' – Remco Evenepoel predicts a climber will win the men's Road World Championships road raceThe Belgian was using the GP de Montréal top-10 as a gauge
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