
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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French police shoot knife attacker at Tour de France stage four finish
The 21-year-old man had allegedly stabbed an officer before being shot in the leg
By James Shrubsall Published
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How are older riders trying to keep up with Gen Z at the Tour de France?
The Tour de France is skewing younger than ever, but can the peloton's elder statesmen still cut it at the sharp end?
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We were very lucky': Lorena Wiebes sprints to Giro d'Italia Women stage three win after crash-ravaged finale
Slippery roads saw a major chute in the final kilometres, with Wiebes one of the few contenders to get through unscathed
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tim Merlier powers to Tour de France stage three victory by a whisker after a fraught day on the road
Merlier's Soudal Quick-Step team-mate Remco Evenepoel also crashed in the final kilometres
By James Shrubsall Published
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Jasper Philipsen out of Tour de France after heavy crash on stage three, breaks collarbone
Alpecin-Deceuninck rider was the only one to hit the deck as riders tangled in intermediate sprint
By James Shrubsall Published
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'If we're going that far around, why don't we just go the whole hog' – One record down, one to go as father-son duo cycle the globe
George and Josh Kohler are aiming to become the first ever father and son to ride around the world, and to complete the longest father-son ride
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour de France 2025 route: Pyrenees triple, Mont Ventoux return and Alps climax on menu
Race to take place 5-27 July, with Grand Départ in Lille, before an anti-clockwise route
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Tour de France 2025: Five spectacular and promising stages to look out for
We check out five of the most unmissable stages in this year's race
By James Shrubsall Published
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Closest thing to a dead cert? Betting company offers shortest ever odds for Tadej Pogačar to win the 2025 Tour de France
Bookies reckon the three-time winner has his best ever chance of winning at this year's Grande Boucle
By James Shrubsall Published
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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