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 can reinvigorate the sport' – meet the UK's new time trialling boss

New Cycling Time Trials chair Tim Smith talks to Cycling Weekly about his plans to make a difference in the TT world

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What are the benefits of commuting by bike? Here are nine great reasons to get on your bike to go to work

The benefits to your fitness, the environment and your wallet are the big ones – but we’ve got a few more that might surprise you

By Anna Marie Abram Last updated 24 March 26
Tadej Pogačar won Milan-San Remo on a cracked frame with a rubbing disc brake

The damage was incurred in a crash that the Slovenian initially thought had ended his race. No chance!

By James Shrubsall Published 24 March 26

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'Five ribs and a micro-fracture... it definitely could have been worse' – Italian rider recovers from guardrail plunge in Milan-San Remo Donne

Debora Silvestri was propelled several metres over a guardrail in the one-day race

By James Shrubsall Published 23 March 26

How to watch Milan-San Remo 2026: Everything you need to live stream the first Monument of the season

All the key information on broadcasters and live streams for Milan-San Remo on March 21, the first Monument of the cycling season.

By James Shrubsall Published 21 March 26
Milan-San Remo Donne 2026 start list: All the women vying for victory on the Via Roma this weekend

Who can challenge defending champion Lorena Wiebes for the win in this second modern edition of the race?

By James Shrubsall Published 20 March 26
Milan-San Remo 2026 start list: All the riders to look out for in the first Monument of the year

It is being billed as a Pogačar vs Van der Poel smackdown, but there are many others waiting in the wings

By James Shrubsall Published 20 March 26

'A win's a win, they're not easy to come by' – Tom Pidcock powers out of the front group to take victory in Milano-Torino

Primož Roglič comes in third after a tough battle on the summit finish

By James Shrubsall Published 18 March 26

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'It was a crazy situation' – knee injury that nearly ended Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France last year apparently caused by crash with Visma-Lease a Bike car

The Slovenian's agent says he collided with the team car ahead of stage 18

By James Shrubsall Published 17 March 26

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Vingegaard and Del Toro throw down the gauntlet, Ineos Grenadiers fight back, but not everyone is so happy: Five things we learned from Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico

A week of hard-fought stage racing saw some of the world' best riders competing, and fans were not left disappointed

By James Shrubsall Published 16 March 26

'Modern cycling can be a lonely sport' – former pro reflects on how riders disconnect from each other

Recently retiree Mike Woods is pursuing a calendar of adventure sports this year

By James Shrubsall Published 15 March 26

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'Today was the revenge...' – Harold Tejada slips the bunch for solo victory on lumpy stage 6 of Paris-Nice

Jonas Vingegaard finishes just behind, retains his overall lead

By James Shrubsall Published 13 March 26
Will I get fitter biking on-road or off-road?

We delve into the pros and cons of cycling on different terrain with the help of British Cycling cyclo-cross manager Matt Ellis

By James Shrubsall Last updated 13 March 26

Enduro-style stage racing and... gravel running – introducing the UK's newest gravel cycling festival

Explorr comes from the former organiser of the British Gravel Championships, Red-On Sports

By James Shrubsall Published 13 March 26
How often should I ride my bike to get fit?

I there an optimum number of cycle rides I can do per week to help meet my goals?

By James Shrubsall Last updated 12 March 26
'Too late, the internet was already on fire' – were Jonas Vingegaard's bib tights really the only thing that happened in cycling yesterday?

On a brutal stage in Paris-Nice that saw Pogačar's main rival tear his rivals apart, there was other stuff than clothes

By James Shrubsall Published 12 March 26

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Juan Ayuso crashes out of Paris-Nice while in the race lead, but suffers no 'serious injuries'

The Spaniard attempted to continue but his injuries proved too severe

By James Shrubsall Last updated 11 March 26
'We expected a crazy day, but not this crazy' – Jonas Vingegaard romps to hill-top win on Paris-Nice stage 4 after Juan Ayuso crashes out

The Danish rider also took over the race lead, after attacking from a small group with a kilometre to go

By James Shrubsall Published 11 March 26

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Giant CEO meets with US customs officials in an attempt to have import ban removed

The Withhold Release Order was imposed in September over concerns about forced labour practices

By James Shrubsall Published 10 March 26

'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 victory

Juan Ayuso takes over the yellow jersey after Lidl-Trek place second

By James Shrubsall Published 10 March 26
Paris-Nice 2026 stage 3 team time trial start times – a Tour de France dress rehearsal

It's one of only two WorldTour team time trials before 4 July

By James Shrubsall Published 10 March 26
'It's really extraordinary' – young French phenom's Strade Bianche second place could have been the ride of the race

Despite all the pressure, 19-year-old Paul Seixas pulled off a superb result

By James Shrubsall Published 9 March 26

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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 2

The 28-year-old led in the bunch from the front after imperious sprint

By James Shrubsall Published 9 March 26
'Empowered, enabled women can do so much good' – how one initiative is supporting hundreds in the world of online racing

FemmeCycle Collab is about competing, but it's also about community

By James Shrubsall Published 8 March 26
'He just wants to smash everyone' – why Strade Bianche is unmissable this weekend, starting with the Paul Seixas-Tadej Pogačar duel

It's set to be more open, all the stars are there, and there are some mouthwatering head-to-heads lined up

By James Shrubsall Published 6 March 26

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