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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Van Rysel RCR MIPS helmet review: big vents, low price, high quality and MIPS too
Yet again, Van Rysel works the price-performance ratio hard, this time for a road cycling helmet
By James Shrubsall Published
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Which pro team has the best jersey? Cycling Weekly's pro kit awards 2025
From bold and brassy to cool and classy, we bring you this year's most memorable designs in the pro peloton
By Adam Becket Published
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Could an iconic British cycling climb really close to cars – and what would happen if it did?
The future of Snake Pass hangs in the balance with recurring landslips and millions needed to carry out work
By James Shrubsall Published
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Should I say 'car up' or something else to warn of cars when biking in a group?
Group riding warning calls are nothing if not eclectic. Here's how you warn of a car. Or not
By James Shrubsall Published
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Filippo Ganna the climber knocks Remco Evenepoel off popular Strava KOM
Should we consider the gauntlet well and truly thrown down for the coming season from the Ineos Grenadiers rider?
By James Shrubsall Published
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British Gravel Champs to be held in North Yorkshire and will feature time trial
It's Dalby Forest in 2025 following last year's King's Forest move
By James Shrubsall Published
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Cycling's governing body to ban carbon monoxide inhalation
The practice will be outlawed as of next week
By James Shrubsall Published
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Longstanding US brand closes, another company makes layoffs
Firms still feeling the pinch after surviving to 25
By James Shrubsall Published
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Be angry at cars not bikes says Lime Bikes chief as he invests £20 million
Money will go on new parking, staff, and campaigns
By James Shrubsall Published
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Ineos Grenadiers join forces with second development team
British team makes US junior team Hot Tubes an official partner
By James Shrubsall Published
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How do I deal with a headwind on a round biking loop?
The wind is a perennial nemesis for us cyclists. Here's how to deal with it and even make it your friend
By James Shrubsall Published
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Can I really part ways with the cycling clutter in my garage?
James Shrubsall pens a break-up letter to a lifetime of cycling oddments, some better than others
By James Shrubsall Published
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'No more rainbow bands' for US bike brand after UCI agreement ends
Ritchey ditches world champion's stripes after 30-year relationship
By James Shrubsall Published
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New road bike rules and some surprises for UK time triallists after vote
Cycling Time Trials votes in a raft of changes at its annual National Council meeting
By James Shrubsall Published
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How do I put my bike chain back on if it falls off?
It's a situation we will all encounter at some point – here are the most fuss-free, mess-free ways to sort it
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I wanted one classic bike for each of the four decades I raced - now, I've got 37': Inside a collector's paradise
British Cycling president and retro bike lover Bob Howden opens up his treasure trove and shares stories of his favourite finds
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We're up against entire countries': WorldTour team boss bemoans 'bizarre amounts' of money changing hands in the peloton
Cycling's big-money wallet wars in the post-Covid era
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I rode 900 kilometres on one leg': One rider's search for a new crank in the Mexican deserts
Ultra rider James Benson-King is not an event speaker on resilience for nothing
By James Shrubsall Published
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New rules, no problem, says road bike TT champ who promises he'll keep pushing the envelope
New road bike rules are likely to come into force this year, but George Fox is more than ready for them
By James Shrubsall Published
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The bike industry survived to 2025 – what happens now?
Will we really see the bicycle industry's fortunes turn around this year?
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout van Aert swaps two wheels for... a surf-bike
Belgian star tries out water-borne pedal-power
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We're trying to get to the parkrun situation': British time trialling organisation reboot signals brave new world
Cycling Time Trials' future-proof site with electronic timing paves way forward in 'post-Covid new normal'
By James Shrubsall Published
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Giro d'Italia 2025 route: white roads, twin time trials and a huge final week await in May
The three-day Albanian start could shape things early, too
By James Shrubsall Published
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Remco Evenepoel reveals nerve damage could slow his comeback
Olympic champ hits another hurdle in recovery from car door incident
By James Shrubsall Published