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.
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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This Garmin Edge 830 is still my favourite toy – and there's crazy reductions on it this Black Friday
Go from A to B and anywhere in-between with this GPS computer, with touchscreen and superb mapping
By James Shrubsall Published
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I rode these Endura Windchill tights all last winter – now they're going for a song in the Black Friday sale
These Endura Windchill tights are reduced for Black Friday and well worth your money
By James Shrubsall Published
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Meet Team Visma-Lease a Bike: all the WorldTour team name changes for 2024
New sponsors, old sponsors and swapped sponsors – here are the new names you'll be seeing in the peloton in 2024
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout van Aert shows Matteo Jorgensen around Tour of Flanders route
Jumbo-Visma's new US signing was still wearing his Movistar kit as they explored bergs on team get-together
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Whiskey and cocaine made my heart colder,' says Jan Ullrich in candid interview
German former Tour de France winner also says not doping would have been like 'taking a knife to a gunfight'
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Overshadowed with fear': how violent bike muggings have changed the face of city cycling
Survey reveals epidemic of anxiety in the face of recent attacks
By James Shrubsall Published
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Trek to supply 500 bikes and help out 40,000 riders in British Cycling deal
The machines will help grow and diversify cycling participation across the UK in new three-year Community Bike Partnership
By James Shrubsall Published
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Dominos oven-equipped pizza delivery e-bike is 2023's hottest new model
With pizza-cosseting suspension and a 68deg pizza oven, this fancy steed has all the bike tech you never thought of
By James Shrubsall Published
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16 years of Tour de France tales told on one fascinating map
The race's hotspots and cool corners laid bare as every stage is superimposed onto a single map
By James Shrubsall Published
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Body fairings facing ban by time trialling governing body
Outcry at national championships has led to a proposal to ban body fairings in time trials
By James Shrubsall Published
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Dutch headwind championships cancelled – due to high winds
Storm Ciarán has proven too much even for the hardy riders of this quirky event
By James Shrubsall Published
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The new Lotus e-bike is £20,000, while Aston Martin's latest two-wheeler appears to be priceless
Both supercar brands have unveiled stunning new machines
By James Shrubsall Published
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UK National Hill-Climb Championship won on disc brakes for the first time
Andrew Feather's fourth title was disc-brake powered and deeply personal, he tells Cycling Weekly
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout Van Aert scents victory with new candle investment
Belgian star and his wife have invested in an artisan candle business, as you do
By James Shrubsall Published
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Thieves raid major distributor's warehouse, make off with bikes
Moore Large suffers theft of bikes waiting to be sold off at auction after it entered administration
By James Shrubsall Published
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Shimano facing class action over recalled Hollowtech II cranksets
Trek and Specialized are also named in the action, following the recall of 2.8 million Ultegra and Dura-Ace items
By James Shrubsall Published
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Earn cycling kit as you ride with this new fitness app
Perk up your off-season motivation by getting real-life rewards as you amass the miles
By James Shrubsall Published
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Couple sues Trek, SRAM and others after brake failure allegedly causes crash
The cycle manufacturers are named as well as shops and Taiwan factory after crash caused injury requiring surgery
By James Shrubsall Published
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Glasgow World Championships were £8 million over budget
Scottish government had to find millions more for event, as £6.6 million arts and culture budget cut announced
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour de France 2024: single Alpine start and finish earmarked in route reports
Valloire finish on stage four strongly suggests an appointment with the Galibier, while St Jean de Maurienne also included
By James Shrubsall Published
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25mph for 349 miles: coast to coast record smashed in blistering ride
Lee Williams sets new Pembroke-Great Yarmouth mark that could stand for some time
By James Shrubsall Published
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Peter Sagan's 10 greatest wins - we reminisce as the sprinter retires
Sometimes awe-inspiring, sometimes baffling, but nearly always entertaining, here are some of Peter Sagan's greatest hits
By James Shrubsall Published
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UK cycle tech falls by a third, with bikes sales also struggling, says industry report
The cycle industry continues to face challenges, with tech in freefall and even ebikes lagging behind the rest of Europe
By James Shrubsall Published
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7 tips to nail your first gravel event
When you make your gravel riding debut at one of the UK's biggest events you learn a lot
By James Shrubsall Published