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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Couple sues Trek, SRAM and others after brake failure allegedly causes crash
The cycle manufacturers are named as well as shops and Taiwan factory after crash caused injury requiring surgery
By James Shrubsall Published
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Glasgow World Championships were £8 million over budget
Scottish government had to find millions more for event, as £6.6 million arts and culture budget cut announced
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour de France 2024: single Alpine start and finish earmarked in route reports
Valloire finish on stage four strongly suggests an appointment with the Galibier, while St Jean de Maurienne also included
By James Shrubsall Published
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25mph for 349 miles: coast to coast record smashed in blistering ride
Lee Williams sets new Pembroke-Great Yarmouth mark that could stand for some time
By James Shrubsall Published
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Peter Sagan's 10 greatest wins - we reminisce as the sprinter retires
Sometimes awe-inspiring, sometimes baffling, but nearly always entertaining, here are some of Peter Sagan's greatest hits
By James Shrubsall Published
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UK cycle tech falls by a third, with bikes sales also struggling, says industry report
The cycle industry continues to face challenges, with tech in freefall and even ebikes lagging behind the rest of Europe
By James Shrubsall Published
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7 tips to nail your first gravel event
When you make your gravel riding debut at one of the UK's biggest events you learn a lot
By James Shrubsall Published
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Alberto Dainese sprints to victory on stage 19 of the Vuelta a España
Filippo Ganna goes from time triallist to sprinter to record a close second
By James Shrubsall Published
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Connor Swift, Alex Dowsett, Danni Shrosbree head up King's Cup gravel champs
Riders line up in Suffolk to compete for the British champion's red, white and blue jersey
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I was crying on the start line' - from horror crash to double champion in two months
Kate Allan was left with concussion and 80 stitches after a tyre blowout, but didn't let it stop her becoming a champion
By James Shrubsall Published
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Cyclist forced to stop charging cows during mid-ride snack break
British cyclist Andrew O'Connor found the gradient wasn't the only challenge when he rode Great Dun Fell
By James Shrubsall Published
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Danny van Poppel breaks Jumbo-Visma stranglehold with Tour of Britain stage six victory
The Bora-Hansgrohe rider beat Ethan Vernon in ultra-close photo finish, with Olav Kooij fourth
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout Van Aert takes stage five of the Tour of Britain with powerful late attack
The Jumbo-Visma rider also moves into to the GC lead, taking the jersey from team-mate Olav Kooij
By James Shrubsall Published
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Annemiek Van Vleuten opens up about her weight loss challenges
'It's a 24-hour job' says the Dutch rider, who retires this weekend after a glittering career
By James Shrubsall Published
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Filippo Ganna storms to time trial victory on Vuelta a España stage 10
Sepp Kuss keeps GC lead, but Jumbo-Visma still has three leaders and the mountains will decide, insists DS
By James Shrubsall Published
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Remco Evenepoel breaks out rainbow bands on his Specialized Shiv for the Vuelta a España
The Soudal-Quick Step rider will be celebrating his World Championship time trial victory at todays Vuelta test
By James Shrubsall Published
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Five riders to watch at the Tour of Britain
From hot faves to wildcards – keep your eye out for these names at the British stage race
By James Shrubsall Published
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Sepp Kuss soloes to summit victory on Vuelta a España stage six
US rider takes the win after attacking from the break, as Remco Evenepoel loses leader's jersey
By James Shrubsall Published
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Zefal Z Adventure bags, ridden and rated over 232-miles of gravel
We put the company's bikepacking luggage to the test in a variety of conditions over a 232-mile loop in Norfolk
By James Shrubsall Published
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Kaden Groves sprints to victory on stage four of the Vuelta a España
The Aussie powers home to win a chaotic uphill final in Tarragona
By James Shrubsall Published
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Rebels with a Cause: I rode 232-miles with my much fitter brother, and we're still friends
It was never going to be smiles all the way round, but car free miles and brotherly love won out
By James Shrubsall Published
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Conversion kits to blame in 40% of ebike fires, says London Fire Brigade
The kits are not regulated like standard ebikes, and can be lethal when used with incorrect batteries and chargers
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Proper packing': Geraint Thomas' take on Josh Tarling's 455 watt hour power target
Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe are dropping some big World Championship wattages on their latest podcast
By James Shrubsall Published
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'There aren't many places you can pull on a skinsuit and just hurt yourself': Josh Tarling praises UK time trialling as data shows rising average age
19-year-old TT star talks up the UK scene, but Spindata figures show 'inexorable' age increase in riders
By James Shrubsall Published