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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Netflix suggestions anyone? Help Tadej Pogačar fill the time during recovery
The Slovenian is off the bike and chilling out after breaking his wrist at Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and could do with some TV ideas
By James Shrubsall Published
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1,851km Zwift session rider says he lost 5% of his body weight and damaged his organs
Dr Alex Stavrinides tells the (frankly harrowing) story of his 1,851km Zwift ride in which he 'buried myself deeper than I thought I would or could'
By James Shrubsall Published
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Stunning and super-hard finish for this year's National Road Championship unveiled
British Cycling announce details of the routes for this June's championship races, including time trials and circuit events
By James Shrubsall Published
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Did AI give Jonas Vingegaard the edge in last year's Tour de France?
Jumbo-Visma worked with an AI researcher to create the perfect rider diet – seems to have worked for the Dane
By James Shrubsall Published
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Soudal Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere counting on Remco Evenepoel to save Classics season at Liège
The world champion is in good shape, but it's not done and dusted yet, the Soudal boss cautions
By James Shrubsall Published
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Just how good is the gravel in the Elan Valley?
Trevor Ward ventures into the Outdoors Capital of Wales to find out if it’s worthy of its moniker. Spoiler – it is...
By James Shrubsall Published
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One of Britain's biggest mass participation rides will end in 2023
One of the UK's biggest challenge rides will be no more after this year's event
By James Shrubsall Published
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Peter Sagan signed green jersey, and more, up for grabs at Moore Large auction
A host of memorabilia, from signed jerseys to signed photos and posters, is part of the latest lot
By James Shrubsall Published
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Cyclist broke bones after being doored by driver clearing sausage roll crumbs
Driver fined after the ill-fated ejection of the remains of his lunch that left cyclist with multiple injuries
By James Shrubsall Published
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How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2023: live stream the Hell of the North
How to catch all the action from this Classic of Classics
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Tweets of the Week: AI goes to work for Ineos Grenadiers, Elisa Balsamo graduates and Trek-Segafredo go sightseeing
There's also a Belgian take on bread pudding, and in happy and less off-the-wall news, Nielson Powless and his wife are expecting
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout Van Aert nearly 'goes to heaven' in training incident with cement mixer
The Jumbo-Visma star was besieged by worried messages – including one from his wife – fearing the worst
By James Shrubsall Published
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Primoz Roglič takes yet another win, this time at Volta a Catalunya stage one
Slovenian makes it four wins this year already, outsprinting the rest of the field with a furious Remco Evenepoel second
By James Shrubsall Published
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The brass neck of it! UK race's lap bell stolen
Organisers of the Peaks 2-Day in Yorkshire call in reserves after thieves make off with the the well-travelled clanger
By James Shrubsall Published
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Kristen Faulkner 'very disappointed in UCI decision' to DQ her from Strade Bianche
DQ'd Strade Bianche rider's glucose monitor wasn't in use during race, she says; Supersapiens also weighs in
By James Shrubsall Published
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Major UK cycle distributor enters administration, according to reports
The Derby-based company was responsible for numerous big name brands and has yet to officially confirm the news
By James Shrubsall Published
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Brompton subscription now available tax-free under Cycle To Work
The British folding bike manufacturer has teamed up with Green Commute Initiative to offer tax free subscription service
By James Shrubsall Published
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Kristen Faulkner DQ'd from Strade Bianche after being spotted wearing blood glucose monitor
The US Team Jayco AlUla rider was relegated from third place
By James Shrubsall Published
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High-end bikes still in demand says Giant, as it announces 12.5% revenue increase
But like much of the industry the Taiwanese manufacturer is also experiencing a surplus of low to mid priced stock
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I wasn't the first choice,' says Primož Roglič after titanic Tirreno-Adriatico stage four clash
Filippo Ganna cedes the leader's jersey, while Wout Van Aert and Tom Pidcock crash each other out of contention
By James Shrubsall Published
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Your chance to own Tom Pidcock's bike. Or Egan Bernal's. Or Geraint Thomas's...
In short, there's a whole bunch of Ineos Grenadiers kit going on auction tonight, including team kit and components
By James Shrubsall Published
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Zwift to lay off 15% of workforce to 'invest in product'
More major redundancies less than a year after 150 people lost jobs when it paused smart bike plans
By James Shrubsall Published
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Mads Pedersen takes Paris-Nice overall lead after sprinting to stage two win
Tadej Pogačar also raises eyebrows as he gains seconds in an intermediate sprint – again
By James Shrubsall Published
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Hope threatened to quit British Cycling bike deal over Lotus announcement
BC's engineering partnership announcement for its Paris bike made no mention of the Lancashire firm
By James Shrubsall Published