
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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Giant CEO meets with US customs officials in an attempt to have import ban removedThe Withhold Release Order was imposed in September over concerns about forced labour practices
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'We've had a rough couple of years but we're on the way back' – Ineos Grenadiers power to Paris-Nice stage 3 team time trial victoryJuan Ayuso takes over the yellow jersey after Lidl-Trek place second
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Paris-Nice 2026 stage 3 team time trial start times – a Tour de France dress rehearsalIt's one of only two WorldTour team time trials before 4 July
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'It's really extraordinary' – young French phenom's Strade Bianche second place could have been the ride of the raceDespite all the pressure, 19-year-old Paul Seixas pulled off a superb result
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'He just started going full gas and nobody could pass us' – Max Kanter powers to first WorldTour victory on Paris-Nice stage 2The 28-year-old led in the bunch from the front after imperious sprint
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'Empowered, enabled women can do so much good' – how one initiative is supporting hundreds in the world of online racingFemmeCycle Collab is about competing, but it's also about community
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'He just wants to smash everyone' – why Strade Bianche is unmissable this weekend, starting with the Paul Seixas-Tadej Pogačar duelIt's set to be more open, all the stars are there, and there are some mouthwatering head-to-heads lined up
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Milan-San Remo 2026: Everything you need to knowAll you need to know about the first Monument of the 2026 season
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'We shouldn't complain about Tadej Pogačar' – the Slovenian is there to be beaten, says Tom Pidcock's coach ahead of Strade BiancheThe Italian 'white roads' race is one that gets the Briton out of bed, says Kurt Bogaerts
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'The industry must self-regulate until the laws are defined' – cycling legend issues call to action to protect e-bikes in the US'The industry is at a crossroads', says MTB trials star Hans Rey
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'To hell with the naysayers!' – Paul Seixas' breakout season and the hype continues, plus other bike racing moments you might have missed this weekendA Tadej Pogačar-like lone win from a young phenom to a win by one of the best bunch sprinters, and more
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'Efficient, but incredibly anti-social' – Spring is here, but there are still potholes, flooding, and now fly-tipping tooWe found plenty to keep us on our toes on the what was the sunniest ride of the year
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How to watch Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026: Everything you need to live stream the first cobbled classic of the seasonAll the key information on broadcasters and live streams for Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on February 28, the first cobbled Classic and European race of the 2026 WorldTour.
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'A fierce force for change' – charity celebrates one million bikes helping communities around the worldWorld Bicycle Relief has now sent a million of its Buffalo Bikes to rural communities in Asia, Africa and Latin America
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'The sprinters' World Championships are coming': it's official – the 2028 Abu Dhabi course will be one for the fast finishersUCI director puts an end to the speculation and rumours about artificial climbs
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Titans fall, newcomers prevail: Five things we learned from the UAE Tour, Volta ao Algarve and the Ruta del SolPlenty to celebrate for the young guns at the last of the early-season stage races, but not everyone will go home happy
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'A rider this good this young demands attention' – all hail the new next generational cycling talentWith a first pro win under his belt, Paul Seixas is the latest in a growing cadre of very young and very impressive talents
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'For the first time I feel truly understood' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot extends contract with Visma-Lease a BikeTour de France Femmes champ signs for another year and makes LA Olympics a major goal with the team
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'It's a huge disappointment' – Belgian one-day star to miss Classics following back operationTiesj Benoot developed back pain during winter training and was diagnosed with a herniated disc
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'We will take our sport to the next level' – UCI-led overhaul launched to give bike racing more long-term appeal and stabilityCycling's governing body has launched a wide-ranging consultation with a view to improving the sport's organisation
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'This is about getting more views' – UAE Team Emirates-XRG using outriders to protect Tadej Pogačar from unwanted attention while trainingA string of incidents, including with Pogačar himself, prompted the move
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'The battle for the GC is now on' – Remco Evenepoel sweeps to personal best time trial victory at UAE Tour stage twoThe win that put the Belgian in the leader's jersey is his sixth this year
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What is the UCI's Extreme Weather Protocol?We take a look at what it is, when it's needed, and the extra High Temperature Protocol
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Riders blown off the road as high speed winds disrupt stage racing across SpainSetmana Valenciana and Vuelta a Murcia both affected, with stages cancelled, shortened and neutralised
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