
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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'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
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'I guess the proof will be in the pudding' – UK time trial courses could get makeover under proposed rules
There will be a vote on whether to relax the rules surrounding course design later this month
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I've shared beautiful moments, now I have to share this' – cyclo-cross star shares emotional retirement announcement
Former U23 world champion Eli Iserbyt can no longer ride even recreationally due to a femoral artery issue
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We've all turned to him at some stage': the GOAT of YouTube bike mechanics announces retirement
Park Tool's Calvin Jones has a huge back catalogue of 'how to' videos that will continue to help many
By James Shrubsall Published
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Enjoy the process – time for new year's resolutions, but not as we know them
Whether you call them goals or resolutions, remember to enjoy the journey this year
By James Shrubsall Published
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Cycling in snow and ice: how to stay safe and have fun
Top tips to have fun in the snow (and stay upright)
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Last updated
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'Everything is fleeting, it'll be the same for me' – Mathieu van der Poel in reflective mood as dominance continues
The Dutch star says age has allowed him to appreciate and reflect on his achievements
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's a shame it was decided by a crash' – will Wout van Aert recover to meet Mathieu van der Poel again after crash-marred Exact Cross?
Van der Poel triumphant again as the pair meet for the penultimate time this season in cyclo-cross
By James Shrubsall Published
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'If I could win one more race, it'd be the Giro d'Italia' – Jonas Vingegaard has agreement in place to ride the Italian Grand Tour, reports say
Rumours that the Dane will attempt to complete the Grand Tour hat-trick this spring have intensified with the news
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We are seeing the best cyclist ever' – can Mathieu van der Poel be the one to upset Tadej Pogačar's plans for 2026?
As Tadej Pogačar attempts to add Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix to his palmarès, is there anyone who can stop him?
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It wasn't a case of 'I want to be a pro', it was a case of 'I'm going to be a pro'' – the epic journey that took Pippa York from young wannabe to Tour de France star and beyond
From Grand Tour climber extraordinaire to journalist and now author, the Scot was an easy choice for our Lifetime Achievement award
By James Shrubsall Published
