
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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'Hopefully we can win some more': Olav Kooij sprints to close-run victory on Tour of Britain Men stage one
The Dutch sprinter was favourite to win but had to work for it
By James Shrubsall Published
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Geraint Thomas, Julian Alaphilippe and more: the riders to watch at the Tour of Britain Men 2025
From the big name favourites to the wildcard Brits, we run down the form book for the coming six days
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour of Britain Men 2025 complete route guide: East Suffolk sprints to hilly Welsh finish
In the first week of September, the six-stage Tour of Britain runs from east to west across England and Wales
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tom Pidcock takes on GC, Jonas Vingegaard true to form and more: Five things we learned from the first week of the 2025 Vuelta a España
As the Spanish Grand Tour approaches the halfway mark, we look back at the first nine stages
By James Shrubsall Published
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What exactly is cycling's Tour de l'Avenir, and why should we care?
Riders are currently making history in 'the race of the future'
By James Shrubsall Published
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Two helmets from Chinese brands found to be in breach of safety regulations in USA
They could fail to protect in falls, says Consumer Product Safety Commission, which has issued notices of violation
By James Shrubsall Published
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Chris Froome 'in good spirits' after surgery following major training crash
The four-time Tour de France winner was airlifted to hospital on Thursday following the crash
By James Shrubsall Published
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Another pro cycling team suffers mass bike theft at a race, as TotalEnergies have 20 stolen overnight
It comes just days after the same thing happened to Visma-Lease a Bike
By James Shrubsall Published
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How much prize money does a Vuelta a España winner receive compared to those in the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia?
And how do the women's Grand Tours stack up?
By James Shrubsall Published
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Women's WorldTour team to 'cease operations' at the end of the season after sponsor search struggle
Ceratizit Pro Cycling will close after failing to find new sponsor in challenging economic climate
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I really believed in myself today': Ben Turner takes emotional sprint victory on Vuelta a España stage four
GC still super close as David Gaudu takes red leader's jersey from Jonas Vingegaard on countback
By James Shrubsall Published
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'How quickly can I be in an airport?': British rider has heart racing start to the Vuelta a España – before a pedal is turned
Finlay Pickering's trip to the race involved a last-minute phone call, missed luggage and a 200km taxi ride
By James Shrubsall Published
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'What is wrong with your brain to go up and down the same climb 95 times?': ultra-cyclist smashes triple Everesting record on his local climb
Max Riese beat the previous mark by nearly three hours, on a mountain just outside Salzburg in Austria
By James Shrubsall Published
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Derek Gee attempts to break contract to join Ineos Grenadiers, according to reports, Israel-Premier Tech deny move is valid
Gee's current team, Israel-Premier Tech, says Canadian's contract runs until 2028
By James Shrubsall Published
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Who will win the Vuelta a España? The contenders for the red jersey, from Jonas Vingegaard to Tom Pidcock
We review the overall favourites and stage win prospects and weigh up their chances of success in Spain
By Adam Becket Published
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'Perfect storm' hits e-bike sales: new research shows UK trailing among European nations
With the UK 29th in a table of 30, retailers cite a multitude of factors
By James Shrubsall Published
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First names released for Tour of Britain Men start list
The six-day race, beginning Tuesday September 2, features strong field of previous victors
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Such a brutal environment': gravel bike brand's parent company files for bankruptcy
Poland's 7Anna presides over several bike companies but has been beset by various difficulties the past few years
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I'm here for the win': is Jonas Vingegaard about to walk this Vuelta a España?
The Dane missed out on Tour de France victory but is talking up a good fight ahead of the Spanish tour
By James Shrubsall Published
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New UK bikepacking route is the 'perfect introduction' to adventure cycling, designers say
Cycling UK launches Royal Chilterns Way route and new Adventure Series
By James Shrubsall Published
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Remco Evenepoel to ride Tour of Britain Men before leaving Soudal Quick-Step, team confirms
The six-stage race will be one of the Belgian's final outings in Quick-Step colours
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I want to turn the page now': Soudal Quick-Step boss on a future without Remco Evenepoel
Belgian team were paid handsomely for Evenepoel's departure and will now look at riding more 'broadly'
By James Shrubsall Published
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'The weather has beaten us this time': riders forced to turn back as storm batters top UK ultra-cycling event London-Edinburgh-London
Only one rider had reached the Scottish capital when London-Edinburgh-London fell victim to Storm Floris
By James Shrubsall Published
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21 things you didn't know about Lotte Kopecky
A touch of craziness and a whole load of talent are just two of the facets that come together in the Belgian double world champion
By James Shrubsall Published
