
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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How to watch the UAE Tour 2026: Everything you need to live stream the WorldTour stage race
All the key information for this second men's WorldTour stage race of the season, running 16-22 February
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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AG Insurance-Soudal to Visma-Lease a Bike: a team-by-team guide to the 2026 Women's WorldTour
The riders, teams, and races to watch this season
By Adam Becket Published
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'It makes me think I used to be way too belligerent' – should cyclists allow queues of cars to pass us?
In an effort to ward off close passes and angry gestures, James Shrubsall found a simple strategy: wait
By James Shrubsall Published
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Details announced for first British Cycling National Gravel Championships
The racing will be held in Scotland at one of the 7Stanes off-road hubs
By James Shrubsall Published
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Ranking the best pro cycling kits of 2026 – from all-time classics to sponsor overloads via 'light grey' shorts
From sharp designs to visual crimes, we size up the peloton's latest wardrobe
By Adam Becket Published
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First the teammate retires, then a crash, now his coach leaves: what now for Jonas Vingegaard?
The cards have looked stacked against the Dane and his team so far in 2026 – now he has just one race till the Giro d'Italia
By James Shrubsall Published
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Are we seeing the doors open for Winter Olympics cyclo-cross? World federations soften their stance on 'snow and ice'
But they insist new sports should not be allowed to claim money, says Belgian media
By James Shrubsall Published
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Lorena Wiebes and Remco Evenepoel imperious, Brits close behind but some teams are still on zero: five things we learned from the week of racing
We take a look through the results of last week's racing and what it tells us in regard to the coming months
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It wasn't how I imagined my first pro win' – American Ineos Grenadiers rider sprints to maiden victory
AJ August takes advantage of racing situation at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana to sprint home with fresh legs
By James Shrubsall Published
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'My arms have never been sorer' – Mike Woods on his bucket list plans for 2026 and being a sporting 'imposter' again
Cycling Weekly chatted to the "avid exerciser" about his big plans for this year
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I was left helpless, fragile and completely overwhelmed' – Soudal Quick-Step rider struck in Tenerife hit-and-run
Gianmarco Garofoli was dealt at glancing blow at high speed, and later managed to find the car and report the driver
By James Shrubsall Published
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Insult to injury – how might Mads Pedersen's double fracture affect his Spring Classics season?
The Dane suffered a double-fracture at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana yesterday in a blow to his Monument hopes
By James Shrubsall Published
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Disgraced former WorldTour pro arrested and charged after counterfeit cash bust
Andrea Piccolo arrested in Naples with two other men
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Reactions ranged from enthusiasm to good-natured disdain' – why I turned to an e-bike to boost my riding, and loved it
There's more to e-bikes than riding up hills more easily
By James Shrubsall Published
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Remco Evenepoel is flying, UAE are already top, and Wollaston can't stop winning: five things we've learned from the start of the road cycling season
2026 is underway and already there is plenty to talk about
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tom Pidcock clocks epic seven-hour training ride with Queen stage climbing metres in new Strava upload
The British star rode out of the mountains and back again on Chilean training camp double-metric-century
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Young riders are becoming robots' – former pro turned pundit laments pressure on modern pros in a 'less enjoyable' sport
TNT Sports commentator Brian Smith says that while the science might have progressed, the pressure is huge
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Getting the balance back' – Romain Bardet takes solo victory at Australia's RADL GRVL with new Rapha team
The former WorldTour pro starts off a full season of gravel at Factor Racing-Rapha CC with intent
By James Shrubsall Published
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Is cycling really a rich person's sport, or are we all being duped?
As bikes and kit grow ever more expensive, we ask whether there is another way
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was a constant terror... cold sweat and panic' – how one high-flyer quit the rat race to fix bikes
Former high ranking communications director Nick Sharpe tells CW about the crippling anxiety that led him to something completely different
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's the reality of today's high-level cycling' – top under-23 race changes the rules to welcome WorldTour development teams
The Tour de l'Avenir has been national teams-only since 2007
By James Shrubsall Published
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'The legacy model is broken' – is the cycling kit industry becoming survival of the smallest?
Three companies speak to Cycling Weekly about how they hope to avoid the pitfalls suffered by major clothing brands this week
By James Shrubsall Published
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Influential cycling designer Jim Blackburn passes away aged 86
The US rack designer changed the industry with his designs that became the luggage carrying standard
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I was my own coach, and I don't know what I'm doing' – after six months without a team or racing, Derek Gee-West goes full steam for Giro d'Italia
Lidl-Trek's new signing talks about his plans for the season, and how he stayed fit during his long hiatus
By James Shrubsall Published
