
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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'The worst thing is being afraid to go for it' – young French star doubles up at Itzulia Basque Country with stage 2 winPaul Seixas wins his second stage in two days, cements his place in yellow
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'Edison's lightbulb moment had nothing on this' – after all the years of epic struggle, one tool solves all my tyre woesSuper simple and super cheap, I took a punt on the Tyre Glider. It might just be the best pocket money I ever spent
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'This validates the work I put in' – French teenager scores another first with WorldTour victoryAfter taking a first pro win earlier this year, Paul Seixas now adds a first WorldTour triumph
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'We're being cautious to ensure he has a good recovery' – Uncertainty remains over Tom Pidcock's return after ravine fallTeam takes a softly-softly approach after Pidcock's plunge last week
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'It is an amazing win' – Filippo Ganna storms past heartbroken Wout van Aert in the final metres to win Dwars door VlaanderenTwo bike changes couldn't stop the marauding Italian from taking fastest edition ever
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'Flanders are you ready?' Remco Evenepoel set to make Tour of Flanders debut this weekendIt's a participation that will give the other big favourites something extra to think about
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Tadej Pogačar's Milan-San Remo jersey fetches €95,100 at auctionThe storied jersey is battered by his crash and signed by his team-mates
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Wout van Aert resurgent, Lorena Wiebes unstoppable, big teams dominate again and more – five things we learned from In Flanders Fields and E3 Saxo ClassicWe look back over the weekend's Classics racing
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'I've spent the last two years fighting my way back' – are we now seeing a Jonas Vingegaard who can take on Tadej Pogačar again?Former Danish pro and pundit says he's found his pre-crash form, and could be even better than that
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'It was like one of these horror crashes' – Tom Pidcock injures knee and wrist after crashing into ravine at Volta a CatalunyaThe Brit pronounces himself 'very lucky' to be OK
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'I like to win big races... that's why I'm here' – Jonas Vingegaard solos to summit win on Volta a Catalunya stage 5The Dane took the GC lead after an impressive attack, as Remco Evenepoel slips down the standings
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'I set off on a bike that shouldn't have been ridden to the shop, let alone France' – when to let go of planning and just get out and rideDon't wait for the perfect moment – it might never arrive. Sometimes you just have to start the adventure
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How to watch E3 Saxo Classic 2026: Everything you need to live stream the mini Tour of FlandersAll the information on broadcasters and live streams for E3 Saxo Classic on 27 March, as Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert take on 'mini Tour of Flanders'.
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'We can reinvigorate the sport' – meet the UK's new time trialling bossNew Cycling Time Trials chair Tim Smith talks to Cycling Weekly about his plans to make a difference in the TT world
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What are the benefits of commuting by bike? Here are nine great reasons to get on your bike to go to workThe benefits to your fitness, the environment and your wallet are the big ones – but we’ve got a few more that might surprise you
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Tadej Pogačar won Milan-San Remo on a cracked frame with a rubbing disc brakeThe damage was incurred in a crash that the Slovenian initially thought had ended his race. No chance!
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'Five ribs and a micro-fracture... it definitely could have been worse' – Italian rider recovers from guardrail plunge in Milan-San Remo DonneDebora Silvestri was propelled several metres over a guardrail in the one-day race
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How to watch Milan-San Remo 2026: Everything you need to live stream the first Monument of the seasonAll the key information on broadcasters and live streams for Milan-San Remo on March 21, the first Monument of the cycling season.
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Milan-San Remo Donne 2026 start list: All the women vying for victory on the Via Roma this weekendWho can challenge defending champion Lorena Wiebes for the win in this second modern edition of the race?
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Milan-San Remo 2026 start list: All the riders to look out for in the first Monument of the yearIt is being billed as a Pogačar vs Van der Poel smackdown, but there are many others waiting in the wings
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'A win's a win, they're not easy to come by' – Tom Pidcock powers out of the front group to take victory in Milano-TorinoPrimož Roglič comes in third after a tough battle on the summit finish
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'It was a crazy situation' – knee injury that nearly ended Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France last year apparently caused by crash with Visma-Lease a Bike carThe Slovenian's agent says he collided with the team car ahead of stage 18
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Vingegaard and Del Toro throw down the gauntlet, Ineos Grenadiers fight back, but not everyone is so happy: Five things we learned from Paris-Nice and Tirreno-AdriaticoA week of hard-fought stage racing saw some of the world' best riders competing, and fans were not left disappointed
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'Modern cycling can be a lonely sport' – former pro reflects on how riders disconnect from each otherRecently retiree Mike Woods is pursuing a calendar of adventure sports this year
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