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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Remco Evenepoel reveals nerve damage could slow his comeback
Olympic champ hits another hurdle in recovery from car door incident
By James Shrubsall Published
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England's worst roads: where does your area sit on the list?
New research reveals the Local Authority areas with the worst – and the best – roads
By James Shrubsall Published
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'This changes everything': massive prize pot for brand new seven-stage gravel race
Cape Epic founder hopes to 'celebrate the best and inspire a new generation' with Gravel Burn
By James Shrubsall Published
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Former American cycling star vows to 'reinvigorate' US road racing with $156,000 Growler race prize pot
Keegan Swenson and Lauren De Crescenzo return to defend titles in second edition of Levi Leipheimer's event
By James Shrubsall Published
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Apple Airtags lead to large-scale bike theft recovery
Police in Vail, CO, charge suspect after seizing a van load of stolen machines thanks to the clever little disc
By James Shrubsall Published
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January vote could clamp down on road bike specifications for UK time trials
Proposals seek to clarify the rules around road bikes, following issues that beset last year's championships
By James Shrubsall Published
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They may not be fashionable, but I think New Year's resolutions are great for cyclists - here's why
I'm starting to feel better on the bike, and January 1st is giving me the impetus to kick into gear
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Anything can happen': Our men's rider of the year Joe Blackmore looks back on a stellar 2024 and weighs up his future
The Londoner tells Cycling Weekly about his hopes for next season, his sporting heroes, and how he plans to walk the tightrope between on road and off
By James Shrubsall Published
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Why cycling is great for your legs, lungs, immune system and mind, plus 11 other great benefits of life on two wheels
If you're considering joining the world of cycling, here are some good reasons to get on your bike this year
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Where did all the Covid bikes go?
So many bikes bought during Covid are no longer being ridden. Have they been stored, or sold? You might even be riding one yourself
By James Shrubsall Published
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Finally, for better or for worse, VAR comes to bike racing
Bar-cams and livestream will be used for real-time judging in new NL Beach Cup competition in the Netherlands
By James Shrubsall Published
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Iconic US bike brand pauses new releases as staff face layoffs
GT Bicycles has also said goodbye to sponsored athletes
By James Shrubsall Published
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No more solo riding, vows crash victim Eddy Merckx
The cycling icon was left stranded on railway tracks after a crash that broke his hip
By James Shrubsall Published
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The Rugby Flyer flies again: the story of the first sub-hour '25' time trial
How one record-breaking bike – and the memory of the man who rode it – live on
By James Shrubsall Published
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From Peru to Ukraine: 'My motorcycle friends are p*ssed because I spend so much time cycling'
Adventurer, philanthropist, motorcyclist and cyclist Neale Bayly has ridden in some far-out places: 'This is deep cycling', he says
By James Shrubsall Published
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Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to 'causing likelihood of harm' after death of wife Melissa Hoskins
Former pro enters guilty plea to downgraded charge
By James Shrubsall Published
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Huge race bike auction means you could own a Tour de France stage winning machine
If you've always hankered after a real WorldTour race machine, now's your chance
By James Shrubsall Published
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Seventies star says Tadej Pogačar's long range attacks would never have been allowed in his day
The Slovenian might be the best today, but he isn't better than we were, the Belgian insists
By James Shrubsall Published
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As Tom Pidcock departs, where do Ineos Grenadiers go from here?
With a star rider gone and a lack of morale evident, the team looks to have a lot of ground to make up
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tom Pidcock is leaving Ineos Grenadiers, team statement confirms
Yorkshire rider to leave British team after turbulent season
By James Shrubsall Published
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Golden oldie Garmin Edge 530 still the most popular computer according to Strava data
Fitness platform's Trend Report reveals tech and activity insights for the year
By James Shrubsall Published
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The 'impossible dream' gets closer as Unbound's only European qualifier opens for entries
Heathland Gravel is held next August in Belgium's Limburg province
By James Shrubsall Published
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Many of the best cycling deals can only be found on Amazon this Cyber Monday - Deals on Garmin, Castelli, Gorewear & DJI
Our deals hunters have dug deep and pulled together all the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals into one place, act fast as it's almost over
By James Shrubsall Published
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These benchmark gravel tires are what I'm riding this winter – and now they're 33% off for Black Friday
The Panaracer GravelKing SK is fast, versatile, and ridiculously easy to fit – now it's a superb Black Friday buy too
By James Shrubsall Published