
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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Petr Vakoč and Tessa Neefjes crowned winners at The Gralloch UCI gravel race
A flat that needed plugging could not stop Vakoč from taking the title, with close sprint finishes across the board
By James Shrubsall Published
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How to train for your first 100-mile ride: 3 tips and a structured plan for success
Cycling coach Zach Nehr explains how to use a structured training plan to prepare for a 100-mile ride
By Zach Nehr Last updated
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'I gave it too much': sheer wattage sees Lewis Askey unclip on the line as he takes second career win
The Brit sprinted home at the head of the bunch at the 4 Jours de Dunkerque and is now poised to attack the GC
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I've been training for my career for a long time': ultra racing prodigy Alex McCormack on taking the big wins and much more
Young Brit also talks tips for first-timers and training on Zwift for the longest events on latest episode of the Going Long podcast
By James Shrubsall Published
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Hit a plateau in your cycling fitness? It might be time to look past sweet spot training
If sweet spot has become the comfortable option, it might be time to explore your boundaries
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tom Pidcock, Mads Pedersen and Wout van Aert - meet the stage hunters of the Giro d'Italia 2025
An overview of the riders most likely to be crossing the line with their arms in the air this Giro
By James Shrubsall Published
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Giro d'Italia 2025 route: white roads, twin time trials and a huge final week await in May
The three-day Albanian start could shape things early, too
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Who will win the Giro d'Italia 2025? The GC contenders vying for the pink jersey
From recent winners to wildcards and hopefuls, these are the riders who could wear pink this month
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I didn't expect this': Femke Gerritse powers to stage three Vuelta Femenina sprint victory
The SD Worx-Protime rider also took the overall lead in the process
By James Shrubsall Published
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From hills to city-centre thrills: The Tour of Britain Women route in full
Race builds to a super-tough third stage and culminates in a city centre showdown in Glasgow
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I had the feeling I wasn't good enough any more': Lotte Kopecky reflects candidly on season start and knee injury
Belgian says she was 'really done with the opinions' amid criticism of her spring record
By James Shrubsall Published
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'There's no hack to it': Health comes before cycling performance, insists nutritionist – and why pizza trumps McDonalds
Want to reach your potential on the bike? Get healthy first. Endurance nutritionist Jill Mooney talks to Cycling Weekly's Going Long podcast
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I mainly want to make progress' - Remco Evenepoel motivated for Tour de Romandie aboard new golden bike but plays down expectations
Belgian still on the comeback trail after December crash and a tough day out at last weekend's Liège
By James Shrubsall Published
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How to watch Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2025: Everything you need to live stream the Belgian Monument
All the broadcast information for the last of the Ardennes Classics on April 27 with Tom Pidcock – here's how to watch Liège-Bastogne-Liège online and on TV
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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The sun's out and so am I: why there's no shame in being a fair-weather bike rider
Let's be honest, rain and riding bikes don't mix well – there's nothing wrong with waiting for the sun
By James Shrubsall Published
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I rode the full course of Liège-Bastogne-Liège and it opened my eyes to the beauty of this under-appreciated race
Flanders and Roubaix have been and gone. Forget about them – some of the most epic racing of this Classics season is on the horizon
By James Shrubsall Published
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La Flèche Wallonne 2025: all you need to know
All the details of La Flèche Wallonne and La Flèche Wallonne Femmes, taking place on Wednesday April 23 in 2024
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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'This is the marriage venue, no?': how one rider ran the whole gamut of hallucinations in a single race
Kabir Rachure's first RAAM was a crazy experience in more ways than one, he tells Cycling Weekly's Going Long podcast
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We don't own gravel - it's a community thing': the spirit of gravel is safe, say British Gravel Championship organisers
Cycling Weekly travels to Dalby Forest to ride the championship course and find out where we go from here
By James Shrubsall Published
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Hayfever and your biking: how to combat it as the pollen strikes
Explanations, medications and holistic measures to make your spring and summer cycling more enjoyable
By James Shrubsall Published
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Cycling Time Trials unveils alliance with UK brand Nopinz to 'improve and drive the sport forward'
The UK time trialling body takes on new sponsor with a view to 'driving the sport forward'
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It could die off': Frame-builder sets out to make the craft more accessible to Gen-Z via online learning
Paul Gibson of longstanding UK bike maker Ellis Briggs has created a hub to help preserve the skills involved
By James Shrubsall Published
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108 Days, 18,125 miles: Lael Wilcox’s record-breaking ride hits the big screen with full-length documentary
'Lael Rides Around the World' premieres at Sea Otter Classic and goes on an international tour
By James Shrubsall Published
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New kit day at the Tour of Flanders as teams parade revamped jerseys
Visma-Lease a Bike and Lotto will both be wearing new jerseys with a story behind them
By James Shrubsall Published