
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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2025 Tour de France gets extended safety zones for seven stages
Riders will benefit from safety zones of up to 5km instead of the usual 3km
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I was comfortably above 60kph for long periods': seven-year 50-mile time trial record falls
John Archibald takes 23 seconds off the previous record with a course-defying 33.3mph ride
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I got schooled': Ultra-cycling record-breaker entered Transcontinental Race before even owning a bike
JOGLEJOG record rider Dr Sarah Ruggins was chatting to Cycling Weekly's Going Long podcast about her ultra-fast-track into the sport
By James Shrubsall Published
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The sprinters and stage hunters to watch at the 2025 Tour de France, from Jonathan Milan to Wout van Aert via Mathieu van der Poel
The riders aiming for sprint and stage success at this year's Tour
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour de France TV guide: Live streams, timings, how to watch cycling's biggest race
All the information on broadcasters and live streams for the Tour de France from July 5-27, so you can watch every stage of the Tour online, on TV, from anywhere.
By Adam Becket Published
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'I bring good news from the other side': This is the end of a TV coverage era, but the Tour de France stops for no one
James Shrubsall looks back at nearly 40 years of free Tour de France coverage and ponders the new normal
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's not quite home, but it's still home' - Zoe Bäcktstedt romps to first elite national time trial victory on Welsh roads
The WorldTour star was well ahead of the field to win her first ever elite women's national time trial, Millie Couzens wins U23 title
By James Shrubsall Published
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Snakes, spiders and thunderstorms: the Tour Divide record falls
Swiss rider Robin Gemperle becomes first ever to finish in less than 12 days
By James Shrubsall Published
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25 miles in 42 minutes - the fastest race route in the world is (almost) back
The South Wales course, scene of the current record ride, will see racing once again after four years away
By James Shrubsall Published
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How does the general classification work at the Tour de France?
We untangle the rules around overall winners and stage winners – and those tricky bonus seconds
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