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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In search of the world's best club jersey: Cardiff Ajax v Muckle CC
Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs
By James Shrubsall Published
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Are road bikes the new time trial bikes? Early-season events suggest riders are turning their backs on aero bars
A new dawn for a beleaguered corner of the sport – or too early to say?
By James Shrubsall Published
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It will take until 'at least 2025' to beat Covid bike sales downturn, new report suggests
Industry surplus and low demand continue to dog the cycle industry, with 2023 UK sales figures lowest this century
By James Shrubsall Published
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In search of the world's best club jersey: Kingston Wheelers v London Dynamo
Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs
By James Shrubsall Published
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Comedy legend steps in to help publicise London bike shop Brixton Cycles' crowdfunder
Losing the shop would be 'upsetting' and 'wrong', says local patron Chris Morris, who urges 'do what you can'
By James Shrubsall Published
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From the 'inhumane' to the wacky, six times the rules of cycling have been questioned
For a sport so rooted (some might say stuck) in tradition, cycling can still surprise and baffle when it comes to rules
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Endangered' bespoke bike frame builders unite to save their industry
Being placed on the Heritage Crafts 'Red List' focused industry minds, with new initiative beginning this month
By James Shrubsall Published
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In search of the world's best club jersey: Dulwich Paragon CC v Marlborough CC
Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wearing a turban can offer similar protection to helmets, researchers find
The religious headwear was far superior to a bare head and could be made even more bike-safe, says new study
By James Shrubsall Published
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WATCH: Rider tangles in ribbon, teammate waits and lets him win
Does giving up victory while your buddy frees himself – and then giving him the win – equal team-mate of the year?
By James Shrubsall Published
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End to End without leaving the house: Platform launches virtual Ride Across Britain
How to escape the weather and take on seven sections between Land's End and John o' Groats in augmented reality
By James Shrubsall Published
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Punches, marches, banners and engine oil: 100 years of bike race protests
The Etoile de Bessèges is just the latest in a long line of races to have gone up against protesters
By James Shrubsall Published
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Is Rigoberto Urán really 'too old' to race his bike?
As the Colombian weighs up retirement age 37, we look at those who carried on despite their age, often with great success
By James Shrubsall Published
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Beloved bike brand saved after falling into administration
British Orange Bikes has 'good news' after restructuring to stay afloat
By James Shrubsall Published
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In search of the world's best club jersey: Bourne Wheelers v Icknield Road Club
Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs
By James Shrubsall Published
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'There were audible gasps' – is this the unbreakable record?
The ride that left onlookers astonished and no one else has got close to since
By James Shrubsall Published
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The 'obese car addiction' has gone too far, says national charity for cyclists
The campaign group's comments come off the back of new report that insists new car width must be limited
By James Shrubsall Published
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Race winners or 'a load of rubbish'? Six of Dave Brailsford's best marginal gains
As the Ineos Grenadiers talisman takes a step back from the team, we review some of those famed tiny improvements of his
By James Shrubsall Published
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In search of the world's best club jersey: Ashby Ivanhoe Road Cyclists v Beaconsfield CC
Every week we pit two club kits against each other and you get to vote on the best designs
By James Shrubsall Published
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Eddy Merckx bikes relaunches with retro team tribute machine plus gravel options
Legend's bike brand returns with Panasonic team tribute models
By James Shrubsall Published
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Major UK distributor goes green with 1,000-plus solar panel installation
It's part of a major drive to reduce carbon emissions at Shimano and Vittoria supplier Madison
By James Shrubsall Published
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Formula One and gravel racing cross paths at the Tour Down Under's RADL GRVL
Events taking place alongside the Australian race include the inaugural RADL GRVL, co-founded by F1 / pro cycling power couple
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It will turn the market upside-down': the bike ready to punch above its weight
The WorldTour bike you can afford has gone down a storm with at least one pro rider
By James Shrubsall Published
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British Cycling teams up with JCB and others in a rebel alliance against potholes
British Cycling teams up with the AA and others as pothole problem becomes worse than ever
By James Shrubsall Published