
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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'There are no magic potions': how one record breaker is still thriving at 65
In this seventh decade, Joe Barr is thriving in a second career as an ultra racer
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Like a horror movie with a happy ending': how one rider's run-in with a thief came good after his bike was returned in pieces
Zsolt Lokodi's stolen bike was given back to him in bits – but a new one is on the way
By James Shrubsall Published
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Lorena Wiebes and Mads Pedersen will be pushed all the way at Gent-Wevelgem as they seek to make history - everything you need to know
The Classics season hots up on Sunday with both men's and women's editions of this long and hard race
By James Shrubsall Published
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Garmin releases new paid-for version of Connect to rival Strava, but promises free version 'is not going away'
Tech Giant wants its popular app to be more than just a Strava go-between
By James Shrubsall Published
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Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert set for head-to-head battle at E3 Saxo Classic: Everything you need to know
The two men have shared the race between them for the past three seasons – can anyone break their dominance?
By James Shrubsall Published
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How much does extra activity like DIY and shopping affecting my biking?
How to manage day-to-day activity and the 'sum of all stresses' for cyclists - the answer is NEAT
By James Shrubsall Published
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Italian team issues plea for info after dog hit by race car at Milan-San Remo
The Solution Tech-Vini Fantini team wants to find the owner and check on the Labrador involved
By James Shrubsall Published
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Dogs doing cyclo-cross, Peter Sagan dances on and Mark Cavendish runs in Paris
We corral the latest cycling-based social media fun and frolics for your delectation
By James Shrubsall Published
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Route planning app Komoot sold after it expands paywall, job losses could follow
The route planning app has been bought by Italian tech firm Bending Spoons
By James Shrubsall Published
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Lost out in the Unbound Gravel lottery? You’ll soon be able to ride Unbound along with Life Time’s other gravel events virtually on Rouvy
Rouvy partners with Life Time to bring the biggest American gravel events to mass audiences — virtually
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Sometimes you have to do crazy things': niche cycling craze hits the WorldTour
Wout van Aert and a host of others riding high on the world tiling leaderboards
By James Shrubsall Published
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Want to finish long bike rides quicker? Get off and walk up hills
'It's an important strategy', ultra-riding coach tells Cycling Weekly
By James Shrubsall Published
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Will I get fitter biking on-road or off-road?
We delve into the pros and cons of the different riding surfaces with the help of British Cycling cyclo-cross manager Matt Ellis
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We need more of this in sport': Milan-San Remo hopeful Michael Matthews on his 'special' relationship with Tadej Pogačar
MSR's Mr Consistent also reveals he has reconned the final 20-30 times this winter in search of that elusive win
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's a big challenge': Triple Crown of bikepack racing comes to the UK
Three longstanding races join forces to follow in the footsteps of the USA
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I got the word to go all in': Fredrik Dversnes outwits chasers to win Tirreno-Adriatico stage five
Uno-X Mobility rider hangs on by a whisker for a memorable win in Italy, while Ganna retains overall lead
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's got to get better than this': Report reveals worst bike sales this century in the UK
Bicycle Association report details 2024's worst year of the century for mechanical bikes but forecasts slow return to growth in 2025
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Difficult and long, with bad conditions': Andrea Vendrame sprints to weather-hit stage three win at Tirreno-Adriatico
Tom Pidcock scores second place in hill-top bunch sprint after six-hour epic
By James Shrubsall Published
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8,848m in 40km and the Goldilocks zone: Everesting founder on the craziest rides and top tips for newbies
'I've learned to suspend disbelief', says Andy van Bergen, of what has become a global phenom
By James Shrubsall Published
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From turning up late to half-wheeling: seven group ride dos and don'ts
Riding in company can be great fun – but there are a few guidelines to keep everything running smoothly
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Emotion helped me push harder' says Filippo Ganna, after blistering Tirreno-Adriatico stage one TT win
The Italian favourite came true to form with a super-strong negative split ride
By James Shrubsall Published
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'The idea was to show we can all do more than we thought we could': pioneer Marcia Roberts on breaking belief barriers and world records
How one woman set out to find her own limits and inspire others to explore theirs
By James Shrubsall Published
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How often should I ride my bike to get fit?
What is the optimum number of rides per week to help you make progress and meet your goals?
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Better positioning and worse weather: the Visma-Lease a Bike checklist for the win after Opening Weekend disappointment
Dutch team miss out again at Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne
By James Shrubsall Published
