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

'We will take our sport to the next level' – UCI-led overhaul launched to give bike racing more long-term appeal and stability

Cycling'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 training

A string of incidents, including with Pogačar himself, prompted the move

By James Shrubsall Published 18 February 26
'The battle for the GC is now on' – Remco Evenepoel sweeps to personal best time trial victory at UAE Tour stage two

The win that put the Belgian in the leader's jersey is his sixth this year

By James Shrubsall Published 17 February 26
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

By James Shrubsall Published 17 February 26

Riders blown off the road as high speed winds disrupt stage racing across Spain

Setmana Valenciana and Vuelta a Murcia both affected, with stages cancelled, shortened and neutralised

By James Shrubsall Published 16 February 26
How to watch the UAE Tour 2026: Everything you need to live stream the WorldTour stage race

All the key information for this second men's WorldTour stage race of the season, running 16-22 February

By James Shrubsall Last updated 16 February 26
AG Insurance-Soudal to Visma-Lease a Bike: a team-by-team guide to the 2026 Women's WorldTour

The riders, teams, and races to watch this season

By Adam Becket Published 14 February 26

'It makes me think I used to be way too belligerent' – should cyclists allow queues of cars to pass us?

In an effort to ward off close passes and angry gestures, James Shrubsall found a simple strategy: wait

By James Shrubsall Published 13 February 26

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Details announced for first British Cycling National Gravel Championships

The racing will be held in Scotland at one of the 7Stanes off-road hubs

By James Shrubsall Published 11 February 26
Ranking the best pro cycling kits of 2026 – from all-time classics to sponsor overloads via 'light grey' shorts

From sharp designs to visual crimes, we size up the peloton's latest wardrobe

By Adam Becket Published 10 February 26

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First the teammate retires, then a crash, now his coach leaves: what now for Jonas Vingegaard?

The cards have looked stacked against the Dane and his team so far in 2026 – now he has just one race till the Giro d'Italia

By James Shrubsall Published 10 February 26
Are we seeing the doors open for Winter Olympics cyclo-cross? World federations soften their stance on 'snow and ice'

But they insist new sports should not be allowed to claim money, says Belgian media

By James Shrubsall Published 9 February 26
Lorena Wiebes and Remco Evenepoel imperious, Brits close behind but some teams are still on zero: five things we learned from the week of racing

We take a look through the results of last week's racing and what it tells us in regard to the coming months

By James Shrubsall Published 9 February 26

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'It wasn't how I imagined my first pro win' – American Ineos Grenadiers rider sprints to maiden victory

AJ August takes advantage of racing situation at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana to sprint home with fresh legs

By James Shrubsall Published 6 February 26

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'My arms have never been sorer' – Mike Woods on his bucket list plans for 2026 and being a sporting 'imposter' again

Cycling Weekly chatted to the "avid exerciser" about his big plans for this year

By James Shrubsall Published 6 February 26
'I was left helpless, fragile and completely overwhelmed' – Soudal Quick-Step rider struck in Tenerife hit-and-run

Gianmarco Garofoli was dealt at glancing blow at high speed, and later managed to find the car and report the driver

By James Shrubsall Published 5 February 26

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Insult to injury – how might Mads Pedersen's double fracture affect his Spring Classics season?

The Dane suffered a double-fracture at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana yesterday in a blow to his Monument hopes

By James Shrubsall Published 5 February 26
Disgraced former WorldTour pro arrested and charged after counterfeit cash bust

Andrea Piccolo arrested in Naples with two other men

By James Shrubsall Published 4 February 26
'Reactions ranged from enthusiasm to good-natured disdain' – why I turned to an e-bike to boost my riding, and loved it

There's more to e-bikes than riding up hills more easily

By James Shrubsall Published 4 February 26

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Remco Evenepoel is flying, UAE are already top, and Wollaston can't stop winning: five things we've learned from the start of the road cycling season

2026 is underway and already there is plenty to talk about

By James Shrubsall Published 2 February 26
Tom Pidcock clocks epic seven-hour training ride with Queen stage climbing metres in new Strava upload

The British star rode out of the mountains and back again on Chilean training camp double-metric-century

By James Shrubsall Published 26 January 26
'Young riders are becoming robots' – former pro turned pundit laments pressure on modern pros in a 'less enjoyable' sport

TNT Sports commentator Brian Smith says that while the science might have progressed, the pressure is huge

By James Shrubsall Published 25 January 26

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'Getting the balance back' – Romain Bardet takes solo victory at Australia's RADL GRVL with new Rapha team

The former WorldTour pro starts off a full season of gravel at Factor Racing-Rapha CC with intent

By James Shrubsall Published 23 January 26

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Is cycling really a rich person's sport, or are we all being duped?

As bikes and kit grow ever more expensive, we ask whether there is another way

By James Shrubsall Published 22 January 26

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'It was a constant terror... cold sweat and panic' – how one high-flyer quit the rat race to fix bikes

Former high ranking communications director Nick Sharpe tells CW about the crippling anxiety that led him to something completely different

By James Shrubsall Published 21 January 26

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