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.
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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Tandem pair smash End-to-End benchmark for a brand new record
Hannah Fawcett and Ede Harrison set the first ever Land's End to John o' Groats women's tandem record
By James Shrubsall Published
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Ignore the angry backlash – new smart traffic lights for cyclists could make all our lives better
Anything that makes life easier for cyclists seems to get the motoring lobby in a tizz – but in truth even they could benefit
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tadej Pogačar appears to set a 415-watt FTP on six-hour-plus Worlds prep ride
The Tour de France winner is looking harder than ever to beat in Zurich
By James Shrubsall Published
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Roglič on top, O'Connor a contender, and Kern-Pharma deliver: Five things we learned from the Vuelta a España
A thrilling edition of the Spanish Grand Tour left fans with plenty to ponder
By James Shrubsall Published
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Primož Roglič takes GC lead with solo mountain win on stage 19 of the Vuelta a España
The Slovenian was on imperious form on the Alto de Moncalvillo summit finish
By James Shrubsall Published
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Dame Sarah Storey wins 19th Paralympic gold with road race triumph
And there was more gold as Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl take the B road race win
By James Shrubsall Published
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Stevie Williams doubles up with Tour of Britain stage three victory
The Brit triumphed in an uphill sprint at the end of a wet and attritional day
By James Shrubsall Published
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Zwift launches new roads, more display options and greater compatibility for Zwift Ride smart frame in 10-year anniversary overhaul
The upgrades also include new heads-up display and hardware compatibility improvements
By James Shrubsall Published
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Marc Soler soars to victory on stage 16 of the Vuelta a España
Ben O'Connor clings to the lead with five seconds to spare
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout van Aert crashes out of Vuelta a España on damp descent
The hat-trick stage winner is out of the race
By James Shrubsall Published
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Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel goes gold, and Tour of Britain fans are the first to see
Olympic double champion shows off his new kit in action for the first time at this week's race
By James Shrubsall Published
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Could Primož Roglič's time penalty for drafting lose him the Vuelta a España?
Twenty seconds – it can be a long time in cycling
By James Shrubsall Published
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WATCH: Alison Jackson celebrates being first over the line at British Gravel Champs as Connor Swift and Annabel Fisher claim titles
The 2023 Paris-Roubaix winner marks the occasion with a trademark dance
By James Shrubsall Published
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CHPT3 Transit shoe review: we comfy up to some urban cool
David Millar spent three years developing what he believed would become the finest urban cycling shoe bar none. James Shrubsall takes them for a spin.
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wildcard Pablo Castrillo denies Max Poole to take Vuelta a España stage 12 victory
Spaniard takes emotional victory with hard-fought solo mountain break, Ben O'Connor holds on to GC lead
By James Shrubsall Published
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Alison Jackson to make her UK gravel riding debut at British Championships
Canadian can't win the British national title - obviously - but is a big name on the start list
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour of Britain Men to be screened live in full on ITV next week
The start-to-finish coverage will be complemented by evening highlights, and international coverage on YouTube
By James Shrubsall Published
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As one Vuelta a España rider soldiers on with symptoms, has the Covid bubble burst?
Isaac Del Toro will continue to ride while others fall by the wayside
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I nearly gave up': Wout van Aert makes it a hat-trick on Vuelta a España stage 10
The Belgian set up the win with an attack on the final climb, after suffering in the early stages
By James Shrubsall Published
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British Cycling was warned about Shell partnership, letter reveals
Sponsorship from oil and gas giant was potentially damaging, BC told by UK Sport
By James Shrubsall Published
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Why don't speed limits apply to cyclists?
An can we really go as fast as we want – even in 20mph zones?
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Reductions of up to 90% at Evans Cycles as it posts £22.8m losses
Major deals including up to £2,500 off premium bikes at Wiggle-CRC stablemate
By James Shrubsall Published
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Are rim brake bikes still needed in 2024?
Who exactly is the new Colnago C68 rim brake frameset for?
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Friendly 'Chaos' at Goodwood as 350-strong field vies for National Closed Circuit TT
Another big entry for the circuit test as multiple CTT National Champion Kate Allan goes for a fourth title crown this year
By James Shrubsall Published