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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Bike review: Specialized Creo SL Expert Carbon
A gravel e-bike that will let you take on pretty much anything, and put a big grin on your face while you're doing it
By James Shrubsall Published
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Cycling UK takes aim at 'hearts and minds' in new five-year plan
Five-point plan seeks to improve cycling's image, as well as make it a more positive experience and more diverse
By James Shrubsall Published
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Adam Yates wins Tour de Suisse stage five with virtuoso mountains performance
The Briton attacks to win solo, with team-mate Joāo Almeida coming in second
By James Shrubsall Published
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Etape du Tour de France date change creates 'logistical nightmare'
Sunday voting in France prompts organisers to bring huge challenge ride forward by a day
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Back to basics. Pure life': Demi Vollering takes off to explore the Tour de France Femmes in a camper
The reigning champ is accompanied by boyfriend and their dog Flo on the French odyssey that ended atop Alpe d'Huez
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I spent 40 days and 40 nights in isolation, then went on to claim medals' - cycling is a daily motivation for Transplant Games athlete
Topley spent six weeks in isolation after a bone marrow transplant, but returned to become a medal-winning racer
By James Shrubsall Published
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Bryan Coquard hails "biggest victory" after Tour de Suisse stage two sprint
It was a chaotic finale after what was a hilly day out that kept fans guessing
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Phenomenal ride' by Anna Henderson as Lotte Kopecky extends Tour of Britain Women lead on stage two
It's the Brit's first race back after breaking her collarbone for a second time this year in April
By James Shrubsall Published
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Forget your expensive shorts – if you leave home without your caps and collars you're not properly dressed
The easiest way of avoiding wonky, filthy valves is coming back into fashion
By James Shrubsall Published
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Critérium du Dauphiné stage five neutralised with no winner after mega crash
More than 30 riders fall in slippery conditions
By James Shrubsall Published
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There were 805 cyclist deaths in 1950 – let's stop grasping for a mythical 'Golden Age of Cycling'
Demanding more as cyclists will always be important, but we shouldn't be blinded to everyday goodness
By James Shrubsall Published
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Lizzie Deignan's GB team to race 'in full force' at Tour of Britain Women
The veteran star heads up national team alongside Elynor Bäckstedt, but will have Lotte Kopecky to contend with
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Magnus Cort sprints to mountains win on Critérium du Dauphiné stage two
Desperate chase by the peloton nets the Dane the stage win and yellow jersey at Col de la Loge
By James Shrubsall Published
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Jan Ullrich opens his own cycling museum, including iconic time trial machine
German Tour de France winner maintains his positive outlook with new Black Forest installation
By James Shrubsall Published
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Giro d'Italia 2024 route: Stelvio removed due to 'risk of avalanches'
The Italian Grand Tour takes place 4-26 May, building up to tough Dolomites crescendo
By Tom Davidson Last updated
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Tim Merlier sprints to victory on Giro d'Italia stage 18
The Belgian takes a chaotic sprint victory in Padova, with Jonathan Milan second
By James Shrubsall Published
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Giro d'Italia stage 18 LIVE: will the sprinters finally have their day again?
All the action from the 18th stage to Padova
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Motor doping suspect runs down race organiser while escaping inspection
A bike inspection by suspicious organisers at the Routes de l'Oise escalated far more rapidly than anyone could have predicted
By James Shrubsall Published
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Lincoln GP winner Matt Holmes at the double as he solos to gravel victory at The Gralloch
SD Worx-Protime rider Geerike Schreurs wins women's event with another solo victory
By James Shrubsall Published
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Coach's corner: chunking, avoiding the trap, and other ways to get through your longest summer ride
Ultra-distance champion turned coach Jasmijn Muller dishes out some advice for your biggest ride yet
By James Shrubsall Published
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Benjamin Thomas wins stage 5 of Giro d'Italia as breakaway beats peloton
Cofidis claim first victory of the year as the chased outfox the chasers
By James Shrubsall Published
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Giro d'Italia stage 5 as it happened: Benjamin Thomas takes breakaway spoils in Lucca
All the action from stage five of the Giro d'Italia 2024 – as it happens
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Zwift issues 38% monthly subscription hike
The change will allow a better user experience, insists the virtual riding platform
By James Shrubsall Published
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Are the road bike TT champs really the most pointless competition ever? I'd argue not
The rules may not be perfect, but time trialling loses the Road Bike Champs at its own risk
By James Shrubsall Published