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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Marc Soler soars to victory on stage 16 of the Vuelta a España
Ben O'Connor clings to the lead with five seconds to spare
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wout van Aert crashes out of Vuelta a España on damp descent
The hat-trick stage winner is out of the race
By James Shrubsall Published
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Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel goes gold, and Tour of Britain fans are the first to see
Olympic double champion shows off his new kit in action for the first time at this week's race
By James Shrubsall Published
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Could Primož Roglič's time penalty for drafting lose him the Vuelta a España?
Twenty seconds – it can be a long time in cycling
By James Shrubsall Published
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WATCH: Alison Jackson celebrates being first over the line at British Gravel Champs as Connor Swift and Annabel Fisher claim titles
The 2023 Paris-Roubaix winner marks the occasion with a trademark dance
By James Shrubsall Published
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CHPT3 Transit shoe review: we comfy up to some urban cool
David Millar spent three years developing what he believed would become the finest urban cycling shoe bar none. James Shrubsall takes them for a spin.
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Wildcard Pablo Castrillo denies Max Poole to take Vuelta a España stage 12 victory
Spaniard takes emotional victory with hard-fought solo mountain break, Ben O'Connor holds on to GC lead
By James Shrubsall Published
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Alison Jackson to make her UK gravel riding debut at British Championships
Canadian can't win the British national title - obviously - but is a big name on the start list
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour of Britain Men to be screened live in full on ITV next week
The start-to-finish coverage will be complemented by evening highlights, and international coverage on YouTube
By James Shrubsall Published
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As one Vuelta a España rider soldiers on with symptoms, has the Covid bubble burst?
Isaac Del Toro will continue to ride while others fall by the wayside
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I nearly gave up': Wout van Aert makes it a hat-trick on Vuelta a España stage 10
The Belgian set up the win with an attack on the final climb, after suffering in the early stages
By James Shrubsall Published
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British Cycling was warned about Shell partnership, letter reveals
Sponsorship from oil and gas giant was potentially damaging, BC told by UK Sport
By James Shrubsall Published
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Why don't speed limits apply to cyclists?
An can we really go as fast as we want – even in 20mph zones?
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Reductions of up to 90% at Evans Cycles as it posts £22.8m losses
Major deals including up to £2,500 off premium bikes at Wiggle-CRC stablemate
By James Shrubsall Published
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Are rim brake bikes still needed in 2024?
Who exactly is the new Colnago C68 rim brake frameset for?
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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Friendly 'Chaos' at Goodwood as 350-strong field vies for National Closed Circuit TT
Another big entry for the circuit test as multiple CTT National Champion Kate Allan goes for a fourth title crown this year
By James Shrubsall Published
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Rohan Dennis could face 15 years in prison after being officially charged over Melissa Hoskins death
Former world champion Dennis will face death by dangerous driving charges over Adelaide incident
By James Shrubsall Published
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Australia and GB men qualify top of the team pursuiters at Paris Olympics
Reigning silver and gold teams Denmark and Italy qualify third and fourth on a sweltering night at the track
By James Shrubsall Published
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British women's team Lifeplus-Wahoo to close at end of year
The squad, formerly known as Drops, was founded in 2016
By James Shrubsall Published
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GB women claim team sprint gold with new world record at Paris Olympics
New Zealand claim silver, Germany bronze, on a night when records wouldn't stop falling
By James Shrubsall Published
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Kate Allan takes National 25 Championship title by a whisker after Aldi hold-up
The Berkshire rider won by just three seconds, while John Archibald takes the men's title
By James Shrubsall Published
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Wolf Tooth EnCase Pump 85cc review: high-volume pump and multi-tool in one neat but fiddly package
A boutique high-volume pump with a few tricks quite literally up its sleeve
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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The science of detraining and retraining
Time off the bike is the enemy of fitness but how bad is the damage and how best to reverse it? James Shrubsall investigates
By James Shrubsall Published
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Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2024: Everything you need to know
All the route information, key teams, and riders to watch at the women's Tour de France this August
By James Shrubsall Published